City budget cuts force police and fire layoffs and Fire Station 2 closure
Police Chief Ted Jones said cuts will lay off two officers and reduce investigations and juvenile programs while risk of unanswered calls exists. Fire Chief Chad Cooley said two firemen lose jobs and Station 2 on Richland Avenue will close, lowering response capability. Council debated total funds, approving a 19000 addition to the General Fund from impacted cities funds as budget talks continue.
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Robert Ekey
Richland Avenue
Ted Jones
Chad Cooley
Council
General Fund
Police
Fire
Auditor's Office
Municipal Court
Service Department
City Income Tax Office
Franklin Sheeter
Finance Committee
Joe Johnson
Johnson
Icy Roads Linked to Two of Three Auto Crashes
Wednesday weather blamed icy conditions for two of three single vehicle crashes reported by the Highway Patrol. Betty Cornell, 52, of Thornville, suffered two broken shoulders when her northbound car left Route 329 in Morgan County, rolled, and pinned her. she was taken to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. Richard Bricker, 24, The Plains, slid on ice on Route 682 near The Plains, hitting a garage and tree. no citation issued. Phyllis Merkle, 33, Athens Route 3, riding a motorcycle, slipped on ice on Township Road 579 near County Road 98 and was taken to O'Bleness. no citation issued.
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Highway Patrol
Thornville
Christmas Craft Night At Perry County Home
GLOUSTER The Ladies Missionary Society of the Bishopville Church of Christ plan a day at the Perry County Children's Home in New Lexington to help home girls with Christmas crafts. The group meets every other Thursday and will lead the Sunday evening service on Dec 12 featuring the Young Believers singing group. MILLFIELD The Hocking Valley Parish hosts a Christmas Sing and welcome for the Jim Omslaer family at Millfield Christian Church at 7 30 p.m. Parish youth are invited on stage. cookies and a can of food are requested for fellowship hour and a special project.
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Glouster
Ladies Missionary Society
Bishopville Church
Millfield
Hocking Valley
Jim Omslaer
Millfield Christian Church
Fire Started By Hotplate Damages Quick Apartment Fire
An overheated hotplate used to heat water at 33 E. Carpenter St sparked a fire in an apartment. The blaze damaged carpet and a small couch with estimated damages of 200 dollars to the structure and 100 dollars to the contents. Athens firefighters responded Wednesday evening.
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Athens
E. Carpenter St
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