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Former nursing home employee claims she was fired for reporting understaffing
A former employee of an area nursing home is alleging that her employer violated Ohio’s whistleblower protection law, by firing her for raising concerns about nurse understaffing and resident safety. Chastidy Hanlon is suing the Dublin-based Continuing Healthcare Solutions, Inc., in Athens County Common Pleas Court. The company operates 11 skilled nursing facilities in southeast, northeast and north central Ohio. According to Hanlon’s lawsuit, she was hired at the end...
Stout defense helps guide Athens to a Sectional championship blowout of Meigs
THE PLAINS — Beating a divisional rival twice in a season is hard enough, it’s not often that you get the opportunity to complete a three-game sweep on the year. For an Athens team that ran rampant through the Tri-Valley Conference-Ohio this year, it was just another day on the diamond. Behind a complete game effort from Noah Sincoff on the mound and some nifty defense behind him, the Bulldogs were able to smother Meigs en route to a 7-1 victory in the Sectional championship...
'Hyper-focused on the goal': Jackson boys 3,200 relay team hungry for more state success
NORTH CANTON — Jackson's boys 3,200-meter relay team was minutes away from starting what it hopes is a long and prosperous postseason. Mother Nature had other ideas. Rounds of thunder kept the first day of the Hoover Division I district meet from gaining traction. A two-hour weather delay forced the Polar Bears and other relay teams to regroup mentally.
Athens County man to serve at least 20 years for raping minor
ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) – An Athens County man will serve at least two decades in prison after being found guilty of rape. According to the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office, Joshua Murphy, 35, was sentenced to a mandatory prison term of 20-years-to-life, to be served in the State Penal System effective May 1. Murphy, of Coolville, […]
New mural on East State Street
Mandi “Miss Birdy” Caskey’s outline for a mural on the East State St./Route 33 Underpass waits to be painted. On Monday night and during the weekend, Caskey completed the first steps in painting the mural, which was commissioned by Athens County Children Services. According to the agency, the mural will represent the Children Services’ history and recognize what the community does for each other, and for children.
Click It of Ticket seat belt campaign to be held May 20-June 2
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging drivers to buckle up ahead of a national Click It or Ticket high-visibility seat belt enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs from May 20 to June 2. “We want seat belt use to be an automatic habit for drivers and passengers alike,” said Athens County Sheriff Rodney Smith. “It’s not just a safe thing to do — it’s the law. During the Click...
ESC hosts Model UN at OUS
By HEATH HARRISON The Ironton Tribune Talented and Gifted students from around the county got a chance to learn about world affairs and how one of its premier bodies works. The Lawrence County ESC hosted its annual Model UN event in the Bowman Auditorium at Ohio University Southern on Friday, comprised of middle school students […] The post ESC hosts Model UN at OUS appeared first on The Tribune.
Independent candidate, Jon Rose, certified to run for Athens County commissioner
On Wednesday, the Athens County Board of Elections voted unanimously to certify independent candidate Jon Rose‘s petition to run for a seat on Athens County Board of Commissioners. Rose, a former Athens County EMS employee, will run against incumbent Charlie Adkins for the term that starts Jan. 2, 2025. Rose collected 308 signatures for his petition, of which 209 were validated. On his campaign’s Facebook page, Rose thanked his supporters. The deadline to certify independent candidates is May 31, according to the Ohio Secretary of State’s website. Any protests against an independent candidate must be filed by June 14.
ODOT construction in Athens County for the week of May 20
MARIETTA — Ohio Department of Transportation announced that the following projects are anticipated to affect highways in Athens County during the week of May 20. Outlined work is weather permitting. Click on each route to see its location at OHGO.com. A signal replacement and turn lane installation project is taking place at US 50/Washington Road. Estimated completion date is Nov. 1.A resurfacing project is taking place on US 50 between...
Scouts stay on mission with name rebranding
By Terry L. Hapney Jr. The Ironton Tribune The Scouts BSA national organization (formerly Boy Scouts of America) is rebranding itself as “Scouting America,” reflecting “the organization’s ongoing commitment to welcome every youth and family in America to experience the benefits of Scouting” — according to a statement released last week. One local scoutmaster reflected […] The post Scouts stay on mission with name rebranding appeared first on The Tribune.
One flown by medical helicopter following crash in Jackson County
JACKSON, Ohio — The Jackson Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday evening around 6 PM. According to authorities, a 2009 Ford Focus driven by 43-year-old Brian D. Landers, of Portsmouth, was traveling south on Route 139 when he allegedly failed to yield at the intersection of Route 32. Landers, troopers say, was then struck by James R. Whitney, 49, of Albany, driving his 2019 Jeep Cherokee.
Softball Recap: Shade has no trouble against Blacklick Valley
Shade can now show off 13 landslide victories after their most recent game on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 17-2 margin over the Blacklick Valley Vikings. Winning may never get old, but Shade sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row. For Blacklick...
Commissioners celebrate state grants, senior citizens
Major funding coming to Lawrence County, celebrating older residents, settlement dollars to support food pantries and recognizing two young adults for their election to prominent posts in Marshall University’s student body headlined this week’s meeting of the Lawrence County commissioners. Commissioner DeAnna Holliday briefed those in attendance on Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s and Ohio Department […] The post Commissioners celebrate state grants, senior citizens appeared first on The Tribune.
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