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Housing authority files civil lawsuit against former director and ex-husband
Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) has filed a civil lawsuit against Jodi Rickard, former executive director, and Kevin Rickard, her former husband, seeking repayment of funds stolen from the agency. The complaint was filed April 19 in Athens County Court of Common Pleas. David Mott, with Mollica, Gall, Sloan and Sillery Co. LPA of Athens, is representing AMHA. Attorney Adam Ball, of Athens, is representing Kevin Rickard. Jodi Rickard is...
Athens officials announce hydrant tests; warn of temporary water discoloration
ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens Fire Department has announced that it will be conducting hydrant flushing and testing on Friday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on East State St. Residents may notice discolored water as a result of iron sediments being stirred up due to the increased flow. However, officials assure that the water will remain safe for use.
Athens' track and field shines at Divsion II District meet
POMEROY — Athens’ girls track and field had a record setting day at the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Division II District meet held at Meigs over the past few days. A litany of Bulldogs were able to finish in the top four of the finals, qualifying for the Regional meet. The team placed second overall. Results: In the 100 meter dash, Bella Sutton (12.86) placed third while Jesse...
'Sacrifice and service': Buchtel alum Dr. Gregory Hill holds book signing with students
Returning to his alma mater after 50 years, Buchtel alumnus Dr. Gregory Hill held a book signing at Buchtel Community Learning Center's Learning Resource Lab Friday afternoon. In the hopes of passing on some of his own experience, Hill returned and signed copies of his book, "Through It All: How Sacrifice and Service Helped in Achieving My Dream of Becoming a Surgeon,” for freshmen of Buchtel’s GEAR UP Program. He also fielded questions from students.
Documentary screening part of Berry Day Week in Athens
ATHENS, Ohio — The Mount Zion Black Cultural Center will kick off the Berry Day Week celebration with the screening of WOUB-PBS Public Media’s “The Lincoln School Story” at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Athena Cinema. The documentary follows a group of Hillsboro, Ohio, Black mothers...
Library’s Summer Reading Program offers adventure
LOGAN — The Logan Hocking County District Library provides programs for all ages that make reading fun. One of their biggest programs is the Summer Reading Program (SRP). In the past, this program has been prepared for students entering K-12. This year the library is adding an adult reading challenge, and are also encouraging parents of preschoolers to register their child and commit to reading to them, so kids of all ages can participate. ...
Trouble with the curve: Sheridan's offense never found traction in the district finals.
ATHENS — Sheridan had more lives than a truck load of alley cats for 20 outs on Friday against Circleville Logan Elm. Getting the 21st unscathed proved elusive. Down to their final strike, with runners on second and third, the Braves got a two-out single from Lucy Caplinger that sent the tying and go-ahead...
Hocking County road construction update
MARIETTA — The following projects are anticipated to affect highways in Hocking County the week of May 13. Outlined work is weather permitting. Click on each route to see its location at OHGO.com. State Route 328 culvert replacement A culvert replacement project is taking place on state Route 328 between Vickers Road (Township Road 399) and Moore Road (County Road 333). One lane is closed and traffic is being maintained...
Vacation Bible school offered
LOGAN — Ebenezer Baptist Church is holding a Vacation Bible School Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 7 from 6–8 p.m. This year it will be a beach theme. There will be Bible lessons, interactive games, crafts, and music. All kids ages two through grade 12 are invited. There will also be a class for adults. You can pre-register at www.ebc1837.com. Ebenezer Baptist Church is located at 6935 Township Road 234, Logan. For more information, call the church office at 740-385-8411.
Country music concert to raise money for vets’ retreat
ROCKBRIDGE — Along Kreashbaum Road in Rockbridge, a retreat that’s being developed for combat veterans and their families is taking a step toward completion, with an upcoming concert and fun run to raise money for the project. Valor Retreat — whose name is an acronym for “Veterans Are Loved, Owed, and Respected” — is a 22-acre site, donated by businessman and veteran Larry Teichman, which will provide “a serene and therapeutic setting” for vets suffering from PTSD. ...
Athens-Hocking Recycling Center to host service days
Athens-Hocking Recycling Center recently received a grant from ServeOhio to help beautify its property. The nonprofit has three service days planned. The first service day will take place from 1:30-6 p.m. June 1 at AHRC, located at 5991 Industrial Drive, Athens. It will be an all-out litter pickup of the AHRC property. The impact of litter pickups is always appreciated at the center, as AHRC currently has limited staff capacity to be able to address litter that falls off of trucks and blows from the...
Nelsonville-York, Federal Hocking and Trimble athletes shine at Division III District meet
NELSONVILLE — Over the end of the past week, Nelsonville-York hosted a section the Division III boys and girls track and field District championships with a litany of different student-athletes from the Buckeyes, Federal Hocking and Trimble moving on to Regionals. Boys Results In the 100 meter dash, Trimble’s Beau Burba (11.46) placed seventh. In...
BLHS BPA Chapter garners awards at National Leadership Conference
Students from Benjamin Logan Business Professionals of America chapter attended the 2024 BPA National Leadership Conference in Chicago May 9–14. As a chapter Benjamin Logan was recognized for the BPA Cares Membership Explosion Award and Adviser Mandi Wood was recognized for her 10 years of service as an adviser.
Multi-campus 5G Readiness program to train southeast Ohio broadband workforce
A large portion of southeast Ohio does not have access to minimum broadband internet speed as specified by the Federal Communications Commission, but a solution is in the works. In a matter of months, nearly $800 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) funding will go into effect. The BEAD funding will expand broadband infrastructure in parts of Ohio that lack quality internet access and create thousands of jobs in the process. Ohio University will help train this new 5G workforce starting this summer, through a new 5G Readiness Certificate. ...
Polluting state senator is not a good representative for SE Ohio
Athens area residents please be advised – our current state senator is a significant polluter. According to the Columbus Dispatch, injection wells owned by 30th District Senator Brian Chavez for years leached brine underground in Noble County, miles past where it was permitted. On May 13, the Dispatch reported...
LISTEN: Kim Richey Has The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week
On this week’s premiere broadcast of Mountain Stage, you’ll hear performances from Bettye LaVette, Kim Richey, Keller Williams, The Langan Band, and Megan Jean’s Secret Family. This episode was recorded live at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in Athens, Ohio. Our Song of the Week comes from...
Dog of the Week: Comet
COMET, 3-29-24, male terrier mix, ~10-12mo, 49#, FOUND on St Rt 56, Carbondale. When Comet first came into the shelter, we all commented on the striking grey dog with beautiful brindle patches. Silly us, he wasn’t a unique grey color at all. He was covered in soot. Comet was...
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