• Investigation continues in fatal crashes

Saturday, July 4, 2009 9:24 AM EDT

• Athens city auditor considering making bid for county post

Saturday, July 4, 2009 9:24 AM EDT

• Man appeals jury verdict, cites errors by trial court

Saturday, July 4, 2009 9:24 AM EDT

• Competition to bring young, old bowhunters to Hocking College

Saturday, July 4, 2009 9:24 AM EDT

• Fireworks parking restrictions

Saturday, July 4, 2009 9:24 AM EDT

Factory Road crash kills three teens (1593)
Dog warden finds home for dog that witnessed owner's murder (1217)
Swine flu confirmed in Vinton County (1096)
Man voluntarily withdraws appeal against restitution (1032)
In bidding adieu, Krendl advises OU to keep eye on goals (914)
OU student stabbed to death at festival (633)
Two injured in Route 691 crash (626)
Two injured in stabbing incident (511)
Fruit of vet’s service stolen (507)

Investigation continues in fatal crashes

Authorities are still investigating two separate automobile accidents Thursday in which a total of four people died, including an Athens woman and three Alexander High School students.

Athens city auditor considering making bid for county post

Athens City Auditor Kathy Hecht has announced that she’s strongly considering running for Athens County auditor, the position currently held by Republican Jill Thompson.

Man appeals jury verdict, cites errors by trial court

What started as a routine traffic stop in January of 1998 has developed into a lawsuit between a Nelsonville man and a sheriff’s lieutenant that has been battled for more than a decade. The argument continues with an appeal filed recently with the 4th District Court of Appeals.

Competition to bring young, old bowhunters to Hocking College

NELSONVILLE — More than 1,000 competitors of all ages and with varying degrees of skill will converge on Hocking College’s campus next weekend for the third leg of the Triple Crown of Bowhunting. The activity includes two shoots, which will be held simultaneously.

Fireworks parking restrictions

NELSONVILLE — A traffic control plan for tonight’s Thunder in the Valley fireworks display has been put together by Nelsonville and Hocking College police. The fireworks show is being held on the college campus in Nelsonville.

An evening of stars and stripes under the elms

Messenger photo by John Halley

Alert dog makes life happier, healthier for diabetes patient

CROOKSVILLE — You’re as likely to be met by the smiling face of Cooper the golden Labrador as an employee on a visit to Speed-o-Print in Crooksville now days.

Frances Johnson

LOGAN — Frances Almeda McVey Johnson, 92, died Thursday, July 2, 2009. Arrangements are by Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home, Logan.

Seeley Hall Sr.

NELSONVILLE — Seeley L Hall Sr., 60, of Nelsonville, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009.

Marianna Mitchell

POMEROY — Marianna Thompson Mitchell, 61, of Pomeroy, passed away on June 28, 2009, of an apparent heart attack at her home, in the garden that she enjoyed. Born Oct. 8, 1947, in Gallipolis, she was the daughter of Alice Kathryn Thompson of Pomeroy and the late Gerald Robert Thompson. She was a retired kitchen and bath designer and was active as a crafts person at local shows with her woven beadwork jewelry.

Adam Jolley

ATHENS — Adam Wayne Jolley, 16, of Athens, died Thursday, July 2, 2009, as the result of an automobile accident near Albany. Born Nov. 21, 1992, in Athens, he was the son of Gregory S. and Kristina K. Hoisington Jolley of Athens.

Nathan Coe

ALBANY — Nathan Coe, 17, of Albany, died Thursday, July 2, 2009. Arrangements will be announced by Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home.

Clean energy measure can make a difference

Editor, The Messenger:

Shifting paradigms, swinging pendulums

July Fourth, or Independence Day, is a special day set aside for Americans to celebrate our freedoms and to reflect on our forefathers who toiled to set policies and standards to help create a solid foundation on which our country would operate.

• ASHVILLE FOURTH OF JULY

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• Good eats of the Fourth of July

• Law not known to many mobile home owners

• Library upgrades

• Future of Help Me Grow uncertain

• Heath and Evans named in U.S. Rail suit

• Telly comic places question to Wellston Council

• Fireworks

• DOE to host NHPA workshop this month

• Relay for Life Committee looking for missing signs

• So far, so good with new Piketon light

• Operations continue at Hilltop

• Medic alert dog is a lifesaver for area woman

• A Fair Judge

• Two cases of swine flu confirmed

• Commissioners explore need for affirmative action plan

• Brooks to serve as grand marshal of holiday parade

• Announcement

• Announcement

• Sting-Blue claim another title

• Post 78 wins twiceto open tournament

• Cory Buttrick to compete in world event this fall

• Bulletin board

• BASKETBALL: Jim Myers Memorial Scholarship tournament

• Jackson Sideliners Golf Scramble set

• FOOTBALL: Jackson youth football camp set

• Shockers continue winning ways

• Robertson signs with Rio Grande

• Arnett named Athletic Administrator of the Year

• Fondale takes his place at AAU wrestling event

• New Straitsville on the map for ATV riders

• Annual Thorn Dunker tournament tips off this Friday

• Donation to fund new scoreboard

• God and Liberty

• Reader thankful for act of kindness

• Christianity must evolve, reader says

• LETTERS TO EDITOR POLICY

• LETTER: JCBA thanks community

• LETTER: Why were the rules of contest changed?

• Letters to the Editor

• How many recall ‘Looking with Long?’

• MacGahan Foundation appreciates support