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Jason Kramer of Lancaster facing drug charges in Perry County
PERRY COUNTY − Jason Kramer of Lancaster has been charged with possession of suspected methamphetamine with a firearm specification, a second-degree felony. According to the Perry County Sheriff's Office, detectives assigned to the CODE Task Force conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle suspected of transporting illegal narcotics Monday afternoon in New Lexington. K-9 Bruno was deployed and detected the presence of illegal narcotics inside the vehicle. During the search officers discovered the suspected methamphetamine and a loaded 9mm pistol.
Athens County Children Services plans to paint mural on northern abutment of US 33 overpass
On Wednesday, Athens County Children Services announced plans to paint a mural on the northern abutment of the US 33 overpass over East State Street, near the agency’s campus at 18 Stonybrook Drive, Athens. The agency hired muralist Mandi Caskey (Birdy Co. LLC), of Columbus, to paint a mural celebrating children in Athens County on the northern abutment of the US 33 overpass over East State Street, in partnership with Ohio Department of Transportation and the City of Athens. ...
Shawnee Optimist Club awards area students and announces educator of the year
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - The Shawnee Optimist Club met Wednesday to recognize the hard work of local students. Every year, the Shawnee Optimist Club holds an essay contest for middle school students to write an essay on optimism with a topic of their choosing. The students recognized were the top essays picked in the contest, and they read their speeches to the audience, conveying their perception of optimism and how it can change our lives.
Gas prices across region drop 11 cents
This week’s average prices for a gallon of unleaded gas in South Central Ohio average is $3.543. The average price per gallon last week $3.657. The average price a year ago, during the week of May 1was $3.482 per gallon. Pike County has the second highest average price in the state, according aaagasrices.com, with a average price of $3.631. Only Athens County with an average price $3.671 per gallon. ...
New Lexington teacher brings a world of experiences to the classroom
NEW LEXINGTON — “Hola, mi nombre es Beverly.” Beverly Watson’s room is designed to give the impression of being on vacation in Mexico. The posters catch the attention of many in her class as they are decorated with plenty of colors and Spanish quotes. Watson, 55, is the Spanish teacher for New Lexington High School. She’s the boss in the classroom, but at home her three cats rule over her...
Judge asked to drop claims in lawsuit against Hocking College
NELSONVILLE — Hocking College and the plaintiff in a lawsuit against the college, its board, president and several staff members has asked that the claims filed on a former student’s behalf be dismissed. In the case, Caden Cox alleges he was the target of disability discrimination, retaliation and assault during his time at Hocking College. It is filed in U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division. In documents...
Athens Co. fracking leak, inaction show the dire public health dangers of Ohio regulatory capture
Let’s say you, like roughly 45% of Ohioans, rely on groundwater wells to provide a constant supply of clean, safe drinking water. Now suppose, unbeknownst to you, an exceptionally toxic cocktail of radioactive wastewater has been leaking underground and possibly contaminating the water you and your family drink. As your alarm and outrage builds with […] The post Athens Co. fracking leak, inaction show the dire public health dangers of Ohio regulatory capture appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
New Lex announces honor roll students for third term
New Lexington High School has announced that the following students have achieved high honor roll standing for the third nine weeks grading period for the 2023-2024 school year. To qualify for the high honor roll, students must have an “A” average of 3.90 or higher in all grades for the nine weeks. High honor roll Freshmen ...
All that jazz band: Athens County high school students perform at Brenen's Coffee Cafe
Monday night, Brenen’s Coffee Café, on Court Street in Athens, was filled to capacity with people to see the latest edition of Athens County High School Jazz Band. The band consists of high school students from Alexander, Athens, Federal Hocking, Nelsonville-York, and Trimble High Schools. Terry Robb has been the band director since 2013. He is totally dedicated to the jazz project and the band loves him for it. This...
Second Hopewell Health Centers location in Athens to hold union election
ATHENS, Ohio — About 50 Hopewell Health Centers employees will decide next month whether to form a union. “The way that Hopewell is structured and run right now — the way that it’s ballooned into this behemoth with the profit motive being the core thing that upper management and administration is concerned with — the bottom line is that it affects us and it affects our clients,” said Elise Westenbarger, a case manager at Hopewell.
Looking for something to do? Airstreams to invade Logan May 2-5
LOGAN — The authentic hometown vibe of Logan, Ohio’s Main Street in the Hocking Hills will hum with activity as dozens of iconic Airstream travel trailers line a three-block stretch of the historic downtown during the annual Urban Air: Wake Up Downtown festival. Some 70 of these silver...
Athens company issues recall of meat sold at Nelsonville carry-out
ATHENS — The Local Butcher LLC of Athens announced a voluntary recall of meat products produced without inspection and sold at a Nelsonville facility. According to a release from the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the company recalled 82.83 pounds of bacon, 48.52 pounds of peppered bacon, 15.21 pounds of bacon burgers and 89.66 pounds of whole hams due to the product being produced without the benefit of inspection and misbranding.
The Scoop: News Roundup April 30, 2024
The city of Athens may change its interest allocation process to help replenish its general fund; its cash reserves have fallen below the required threshold. (WOUB) Indy context: The city is holding off on its $90,000 membership fee to the Baileys Trail System, due to the city’s precarious financial situation.
Trimble picks up 13-run victory over Federal Hocking
GLOUSTER — Using an eight-run second inning to help jump out to an early lopsided lead, Trimble would grab another divisional victory on Monday afternoon, taking down Federal Hocking 14-1 in five innings. It would be the seventh straight victory for the Tomcats (12-4, 5-3 Tri-Valley Conference-Hocking) following a three-game skid earlier in the month. Despite racking up more than a dozen runs, Trimble would only need seven hits to help pour on to the scoreboard, drawing 10 walks in the game to help get...
The games are getting bigger for Morgan softball and ace pitcher Malayni Clemens
McCONNELSVILLE — The biggest weeks of Morgan's softball season await. The Raiders' 15-5 win against visiting Coshocton on Monday left them at 11-2 overall and kept them ahead of Meadowbrook and West Muskingum in the Muskingum Valley League-Small School Division standings in a week they play six times in six days.
Mattix named defensive ends coach, Albin announces 2024 staff updates
The Ohio football program welcomes Kurt Mattix to their coaching staff, announced today by head coach Tim Albin along with multiple coaching staff changes for the 2024 season. Mattix joins the Bobcats as the defensive ends coach. “Kurt brings over 20 years of defensive coaching experience that aligns with our defensive footprint here at Ohio University by stopping the run, being multiple and getting the best 11 players on the field,” said Albin. “We are very excited to have him be a part of the...
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