EPA Denies Long Run Mine Discharge Permit
Ohio EPA director Ned Williams denied JRC Coal Co. a permit to discharge waste water from one of two strip mine sites on Long Run Road east of Athens. The ruling cites potential social and economic harm to the area. a second permit decision is expected soon. Residents formed the Athens Homeowners Association and gathered data with Ohio University scientists to oppose the project and may appeal within 30 days.
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Robert Ekey Messenger
Long Run Road
Ned Williams
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
JRC Coal Co
Athens
EPA
Williams
Dave Danford
Coal Company
Environmental Board of Review
Danford
Long Run Area
Athens Homeowners Association
James Tong
Ohio University Chemistry Department
Tong
Bob Savage
JRC
Savage
Athens Messenger
Associated Press
D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
US & Possessions
the Messenger Publishing Co
Johnson Road
Coolville 1907 Flood Histories Win Top Photo Contest
Agnes C. Hill of Coolville wins first prize in the Athens County historical photographic contest for a history of Coolville and the 1907 Athens flood. Darlie Shafer and Ivan M. Tribe tie for second, sharing $100. Multiple third and fifth prizes awarded. exhibits will travel countywide with Ohio Arts Council support.
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Coolville
Athens County
Agnes C. Hill
Athens
James Y Tong
Ohio University
Campus Camera
Darlie Shafer
Nelsonville
Ivan M. Tribe
Albany
Athens National Bank
Peoples Bank of
Hocking Valley Bank
Pearl Henry
Chauncey
George Lobdell
History Department
Ohio U
Diane E. Lonchar
Robert Devaney
Arthur Brooks
Carbon Hill
Staines Music Center
Evert M Jones
Athens Sport. Inc
Kathryn Link
Athens Logans
David Levingston
Athens Biehl Safety Service
Esther Harris Moses
Jack Neal Floral
Eleanor Rowell
Martings Lee S Roach
Connie. Rudd
Morrison
Cole Sharffs
G and B Stickney
Athens Oak Room
Tong
Ohio Arts Council
Proposal Triggers Teacher Group Concerns in Athens County
Area teacher associations express worry over a proposal to use a coordinated effort in next year’s negotiations. Charles Caniford of Federal Hocking Schools asked for a meeting to discuss coordinated bargaining or floors, while Ohio Education Association officials seek clarity.
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Athens County School Board
Charles Caniford
Hocking
Caniford
George Christman
Christman
Ted Bibler
Ohio Education Association
Cariford
Bibler
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Robert Culbert
Susan Frampton
Michael Hoover
Carl Hedges
Robb Lacy
Edward Mayer
Belle Perfect
Connie Stanforth
Wiliam D Wade
George Weckman
Dorothy Yoho
Helen Young
Cindy Russell
Paul Bett
J D Knight
Richard Owens
Florence Brown
Albany Tong
Homestead Country Store
Washington Street
R.C
Ruth H. Seaman
Athens Co. Auditor
AAA
Hawaii
Las Vegas
San Juan
Bermuda
Arto Club of Southern Ohio
Columbus Rd
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Kasse
Security and
F.D.I.C
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Leek
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Prana
Assis Ae
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Public Square
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Asketana Tub
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