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Meigs County Deputy Medically Airlifted, Two Arrested After Traffic Stop Incident
Reedsville, Meigs County – A routine traffic stop conducted by deputies from the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office took a dangerous turn on Pine Tree Drive in Reedsville on Saturday evening around 6:30 PM. According to reports from deputies, upon being pulled over, the female occupant of the vehicle...
Hocking County resident celebrated as Jenco Award recipient
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio — Hocking County resident Andrea “Andy” Jones was honored for going above and beyond in service to others, during an April 20 ceremony at The Blakeslee Center in Middleport, hosted by the Jenco Foundation and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). Jones was among five Appalachian Ohioans celebrated as 2023 Jenco Award recipients. The Jenco Awards recognize unsung heroes who, outside of their paid positions, give their time, talent and passion in ways that contribute to quality of life in Appalachian Ohio. Recipients...
Bulldogs suffocate Spartans en route to 11-run victory on the diamond
THE PLAINS - Ever since dropping its first two divisional matchups earlier in the seasons, Athens has been on an absolute tear over the past week, quickly garnering back any momentum the program might’ve lost. Winning six out of its last seven, all of them divisional victories, the Bulldogs (11-4, 6-2 Tri-Valley Conference-Ohio) kept the good vibes going on Tuesday afternoon with a 13-2 takedown of Alexander at home. Scoring in every inning, including 11 in the first two frames, Athens was able to build...
Palmerfest smallest in 20 years, city official says
Palmerfest, held Saturday, concluded “fest” season in Athens and was smaller than past years, according to city officials. “Palmerfest was the smallest we’ve seen it since we’ve worked for the city, and I’ve been here 20 years,” Athens Service-Safety Director Andy Stone said. Stone said there were four arrests Friday (none fest related) and three on Saturday. Palmerfest was shut down due to several nuisance parties at 3 p.m. Saturday. ...
Meet the Athens Star: Brian Scharfenberg
Editor’s Note: The Athens Messenger partnered with OhioHealth Race for a Reason organizers to promote the many charities this event benefits through participants’ donations. Returning this year is the “Racing With the Athens Stars” initiative, which featured “local celebrities” and their Reasons for participating. This is the sixth and last in a series of articles featuring community members who plan to participate in the race. The 2024 OhioHealth Race for a Reason is set for Friday and Saturday. The events are scheduled at Ohio University...
Plans for Raising Canes to come to uptown Athens
Raising Canes is coming to Athens, and the fast-food chain will be on the first floor of the new boutique-style hotel, the Lostro, located at 63 S. Court St., occupying the corner of South Court and West Union Streets. Director of Code Enforcement David Riggs said the building is supposed...
Ethan’s Excerpts: Cities need more green spaces
As of 2020, around 80% of Americans lived in what could be categorized as an “urban” area, according to the Census Bureau. To be classified as urban, a city must have either a population over 5,000 or a “minimum housing unit threshold of 2,000 housing units.”. Unfortunately...
'I’m not a politician. I just care about people'
The New York Times, MSNBC, FOX News, and many other media outlets have stories about Ari Faber’s trailblazing campaign as a transgender candidate for Ohio State Senate District 30. Athens’ award-winning weekly newspaper decided to learn more about Faber and did so at Donkey Coffee one sunny afternoon. Faber’s red hair, genuine personality and strong desire to help others made it a captivating interview, a breath of fresh air. “I’m...
Ravenswood woman arrested for threatening to shoot government official after ‘vicious’ dog attacks
RAVENSWOOD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Ravenswood woman has been charged following officer response to reports of a vicious dog attack. According to the Ravenswood Police Department, on Thursday, April 18, 2024, officers with the Ravenswood Police Department received reports pertaining to a vicious dog. An investigation to resolve the matter was set into motion and […]
Cannabis Museum hosts Community Hemp Fair
CANAANVILLE — With the opening of a new exhibit, demonstrations and more, there were a lot of things to do at the Community Hemp Fair on Saturday in downtown Canaanville. The event was at in the backyard of the Cannabis Museum, where the history of hemp is portrayed with old tools and information used in the hemp industry years ago. The museum debuted two parts of its new exhibit, Cannabis...
Athens recovers from slow start, downs River Valley 9-7
BIDWELL - There’s a reason that teams always play until the final out. Despite allowing seven runs in the opening four innings, the Athens softball team hunkered down and came back from a two-run deficit to grab their fifth victory in their last six games, defeating conference foe River Valley 9-7. The Bulldogs (10-4) were able to put together a double-digit hit count, notching 10 hits in the comeback victory....
Learn about wildlife programs at workshop
The Athens and Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District offices are joining forces to present an Educator’s Workshop on May 29. Workshop check-in starts at 8:45 a.m. and the workshop will end at 4 p.m. This one day workshop is open to formal public school teachers and non-formal homeschool and summer camp teachers alike. Participants will be introduced to the nationally acclaimed Project WILD, Aquatic WILD, and Project WET programs. Educators will come away from the workshop with a three manual toolkit of practical lesson...
Things to know
Scam Alert NELSONVILLE — Law enforcement agencies are warning residents of a telephone scam in which the caller requests donations for the Nelsonville Police Department. According to a press release from the city, the agency is not requesting donations from the public. Residents are urged not to make any donations or give any personal or financial information to the scam caller. ...
Should Ohio universities end scholarships for female, minority students?
Black students aren't the only ones missing out on scholarship money due to Ohio University's decision to heed Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost's advice and "pause" so-called race-based scholarships. Scholarships designated for women and other underrepresented groups are also being paused at a tune of nearly $500,000. ...
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