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Ohio State Highway Patrol to have sobriety checkpoint today
MARIETTA — The Ohio State Highway Patrol will hold an OVI checkpoint will be held today in Washington County, with the location to be announced this morning. The checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers. “Based on provisional data, there were 688...
Court upholds conviction of man whose son accidentally shot 11-year-old boy
COLUMBUS — An Ohio appeals court upheld the conviction of a Nelsonville man on felony charges stemming from an incident three years ago, in which his 14-year-old son accidentally shot and killed an 11-year-old boy with a loaded firearm taken from the man’s unsecured gun cabinet. The court also, however, upheld a decision by the trial court in the case to grant the defendant judicial release after he had served about a year in prison. ...
Palmer Place Fest alternative party location set for Hocking Street
Athens Fest, an alternative to Palmer Place Fest, kicks off April 19 on Hocking Street at noon. Following the day's festivities, an after-party will occur on State Street at 7 p.m. According to a previous Post report, Cornwell Properties canceled BrickLife Entertainment’s involvement with Palmer Place Fest — initially scheduled...
A love letter to Athens: Goodbye
I finally understand Season 5, Episode 22 of “Grey's Anatomy,” and I wish I didn’t. “Today is the day my life begins,” read the commencement speech of a recent college graduate. “Today I become accountable to the world, to the future, to the possibilities that life has to offer.”
Chauncey passes ‘pay to stay’ tenant protections
CHAUNCEY, Ohio — After many months of back-and-forth, Chauncey Village Council passed a “pay to stay” ordinance at its April 10 meeting to protect tenants from eviction. “All the voices of tenants stressing about eviction and folks living unhoused because of evictions were heard last night,” council member Evelyn Nagy told the Independent the day after the meeting.
AHRC faces financial strain
Athens-Hocking Recycling Center Inc., or AHRC, faces financial difficulties following the loss of its service contract with the City of Athens. Since establishing Ohio's first curbside recycling program in 1984, AHRC has served Athens for over 40 years. However, Rumpke Waste and Recycling took over Athen’s solid waste management operations in November, replacing AHRC due to a lower bid.
Marinski named dean of OUS
Became effective April 1 ATHENS — Ohio University’s vice provost for Regional Higher Education and Partnerships, Dr. Lewatis McNeal, has announced that Dr. Deborah R. Marinski assumed the role of dean of campus and community relations of Ohio University Southern beginning April 1. Marinski has held the role of interim dean since June 1, 2022, […] The post Marinski named dean of OUS appeared first on The Tribune.
Warren High School presents ‘Annie’ today through Sunday
VINCENT — Warren High School will present “Annie” at 7 p.m. April 19-20 at 2:30 p.m April 21 in the auditorium of Warren High School, 130 Warrior Dr., Vincent. Tickets available online up until one hour before each performance at: https://athletics.warrenlocal.org/quick-links/purchase-tickets. Tickets are also available at the...
Athens Friends Meeting urges end to wars in Ukraine, Gaza
We of the Athens Friends Meeting urge that the U.S. use its influence to help bring current conflicts in Gaza and in Ukraine to an end through diplomacy and negotiation. People are suffering and dying; no one is winning. Winning for all will be when peace is achieved. We urge...
Waterford throws combined no-no, mercies Federal Hocking
WATERFORD — Three pitchers combined for a five-inning, no-hitter as Waterford pulled the trick for the second time this season in a win over Federal Hocking. Wednesday afternoon, Wildcat starter Hayden Jones struck out four in two innings of work to earn the victory as Waterford pulled back to .500 at 4-4 with the 11-1 victory.
"Annie" is Warren High School's Spring Musical
VINCENT, OH. (WTAP) - Warren High School is opening its Spring Musical, “Annie” on Friday April 19th!. Mollie Smith, who plays the title character of Annie. She said she’s excited because she’s wanted to play the role of Annie for many years. Smith gave a brief explanation of the show.
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