King Midget Marks 70th Year and 25th Jamboree Rally
King Midget owners from across the nation gathered in Athens for the 25th annual jamboree and 70th anniversary celebration. About 116 participants lined South High Street to race up a steep hill behind Bromley Hall, with 80 drivers competing despite varied engines. The event drew local fans and out-of-town collectors, as Glen and Ann Goins led the ascent and documented it on video.
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OU S Alden Library to house King Midget collection
Larry D Gioanni reports a three year collaboration leads to Ohio University storing King Midget photos videos books and manuscripts in the Marin Center while Athens hosts the 25th annual King Midget Jamboree marking the 70th anniversary of the car's 1946 design by Dale Orcutt and partner.
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Scattered Clouds Forecast For Albany Area
Forecaster notes scattered clouds with a high of 86 and low of 70 in the Albany region. Obituary notices list Willard Hudnall Sr., 77, Rosemary Stimel, 76, and Brenda Taylor, 45.
Officials deny New Mexico arrest link to Rhoden killings
Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader and Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine rejected online claims that two men arrested in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, tied to a Hatch police officer slaying, were connected to the April Pike County murders. The Chillicothe Gazette and local authorities say no connection exists and caution against unverified social media reports.
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Husted rules Athens County charter should not be on ballot
Secretary of State Jon Husted ruled that Athens County and two other counties may not place proposed charters on the November ballot. He said charters must provide for all duties imposed by law, finding the proposals severely limit county powers. The ruling follows protests by supporters and county election board decisions.
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