Good morning, Athens County. The city's parking meters have become quite the municipal cash cow, with Athens raking in a staggering $1.5 million from parking tickets in 2024 alone. That's over 12,000 tickets issued, representing a $75,428 increase from last year. The five parking enforcement officers patrolling the streets aren't just writing tickets for expired meters—they're handling everything from sidewalk violations to maintaining the meters themselves.
In brighter news, Ohio Athletics welcomes a new talent to the Bobcat family as Miya Garrett steps into her role as Associate Athletics Director of Brand Advancement. The Toledo native brings nearly a decade of experience from Arkansas State University, where she enhanced digital platforms and improved donor engagement. Meanwhile, the community continues to process last week's tragic incident at Beasley Mill apartments, where police investigation remains ongoing after a 70-year-old man took his own life following the shooting of a female victim.
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🅿️ Athens rakes in $1.5 million from parking tickets in 2024. The city issued over 12,000 tickets, representing an increase of $75,428 in revenue compared to the previous year. Nearly half of the total revenue came from street parking meter collections, which have almost doubled over the past decade. The Athens Police Department employs five parking enforcement officers who handle everything from ticketing to meter maintenance throughout the city. Common violations included expired meters, parking on sidewalks, and parking in prohibited areas.
🏈 Ohio Athletics welcomes Miya Garrett to lead brand and communications strategy. The Toledo native joins as Associate Athletics Director of Brand Advancement and Communications Strategies after successful roles at Arkansas State University. Garrett brings nearly a decade of FBS-level experience, most recently serving as Assistant Athletics Director for External Engagement at A-State. She previously enhanced digital platforms, improved donor engagement, and implemented successful fundraising initiatives while streamlining processes. In her new role, Garrett will focus on growing the Ohio University brand and strengthening connections with the Bobcat community.
🔫 Elderly man kills himself after shooting woman in Athens apartment. Joseph Jennings, 70, was identified as the suspect in last Thursday's shooting at Beasley Mill apartments where one woman was injured. Police discovered a note on Jennings' door warning of explosives when they arrived to investigate. After evacuating the building and attempting negotiations, Jennings died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The female victim is currently in stable condition, and police confirm they are not seeking additional suspects in the ongoing investigation.
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