Death Probe Delay Explained In Nigerian Infant Case
Athens County Prosecutor Michael Nolan paused a homicide inquiry into the Nov 15 death of Ali Biu, infant son of Ohio University students, to await toxicology results from OSU. He plans a May grand jury with 10 to 20 witnesses, dismissing racial prejudice as a factor and noting progress hinges on medical findings from Columbus.
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Forensics Team To Vie For National Honors
Ohio University's Forensics Team competes for national honors this weekend at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti. The national event features 74 colleges including UCLA Penn State Stetson and Purdue with OU seeking top individual event wins across extemperaneous speaking impromptu persuasion after dinner poetry and drama.
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Stolen Bicycles Reported. Vandalized Van Under Investigation
Police logged thefts of two bicycles on Wednesday evening. Laura Fugate reported a 3 speed bike worth 110 dollars missing from her Grosvenor Street home, while Gary Carnes said his 10 speed bike valued at 110 dollars was taken from W State Street. Police also investigate vandalism to a Carbondale van with no items taken.
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Carbondale
Strike at Mental Health Center Tied to Hiring Delays
Labor dispute centers on delays in posting and filling five psychiatric aide supervisor positions at the mental health center. Union officials blame administrator Chovnick for slow postings while center services suffer as picketing continues and patient access is restricted.
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Southeastern Ohio
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Fortney
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Muriel Woodrum
Weather Forecast Roundup Local and National Update
Local forecast calls for cloudy cool conditions with light rain tonight and showers Friday Highs in the upper 50s Lows in the 40s Saturday cooler with a gradual warming Sunday and Monday National outlook expects rain along the East Coast and in southwestern Texas with colder readings in the northern Midwest Met data from Ohio University shows humidity, precipitation, and barometric trends today and this week
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Jelly Bandits Strike Athens Middle School
Athens police search for youths after they broke into Athens Middle School on Wednesday night. Intruders gained entry by smashing a lunchroom window to make jelly sandwiches.
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Two Men Are Sentenced In Common Pleas Court
Two men received sentences in Common Pleas Court on Tuesday. Gary Fussner aged 18 of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to selling a dangerous drug and received one year in jail with 90 days suspended and one year of law abiding behavior. Vance Van DeVenter of Athens had his probation revoked after pleading guilty to public intoxication and was ordered confined at the Mansfield Reformatory under the previous probation terms. Fussner earned 34 days credit for time served awaiting trial.
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Athens
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Athens to end Emergency Employment Act funds by May 31 1974
Mayor Donald Barrett announced funds under the Emergency Employment Act will be phased out by May 31 1974. Until then Athens will receive $26 000 to pay persons hired under its tenants. Two additional details follow in the report.
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Dave Thompson
Ernest Antle
Bill Olinger
Bob Finsterwald
Mary White
Rita Gordon
Squadmen Take Student To Health Center
Ohio University student Amy Whitney of Wilson Hall was taken by Athens emergency squad to Hudson Health Center at 12 03 p m Wednesday after injuring her ankle and knee while dancing the night before.
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Hudson Health Center
Athens
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Albany Egg Hunt Winners Announced by MYF
Albany community Easter Egg Hunt at the grade school announced winners. Jay Claxton Randy Thomas David Chase Amber Pyle Kathy Barrows and Eric Lindskold received silver dollar awards. Christie Beatty Pam Sidders and Eric Lindskold won rabbits. About 80 attendees. Event sponsored by Albany MYF and Modern Woodmen.
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