Patrol Charge Plea Changed in Athens County Court
Leona King 42 of Conestoga Colony changed an innocent plea to guilty on a State Highway Patrol driving while intoxicated charge in Athens County Municipal Court. She received 200 dollars and costs, seven days in jail with a 60 day license suspension, and four jail days suspended for driver re education. Other cases include Mary Kuhn pleading guilty to reckless operation with DWI dropped, Michael Webster no contest for conditional speed with fines, Charles Levering forfeiting bond, Howard Sharp granted jury trial on DWI with trespass charge dropped.
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Leona King
Conestoga Colony
Athens County
Franklin Sheeter
Mary Kuhn
Logan
Michael Webster
the Plains
Charles Levering
Coolville
Athens
Howard Sharp
Richland Ave
Richard Shreves
Nelsonville
Christmas party for Athens Cub Scout Pack 53 report
The Athens Cub Scout Pack 53 held its annual Christmas party December 8 at the Armory with gift exchanges and awards. Bobcat to Mark Luchs, Bear group to John Paxton and Dale Perry, Wolf to Keith Russ, and denner and Webelo badges awarded to multiple scouts.
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Athens
Armory
Mark Luchs
Bear
John Paxton
Dale Perry
Wolf
Keith Russ
Denner
Don Cooley
David Koch
Dan Beale
Marks Linscott
Webelo
Scott Rig
Weather Summary and River Data Report
Yesterday's high 45 and low 45 today with humidity 88 percent at 4 p.m. and 92 percent at 9 a.m. Precipitation 4 inches yesterday and 4.17 inches this month, 45.11 inches year to date, 6.10 inches above normal. Sun sets 5 09 p.m. rises 7 45 a.m. River stages noted by Ohio University geography department and U S Observer C L Colmer. barometric pressure 30.02 inches at 9 a.m. adjusted to sea level.
Pinball Free Play Removed Sparks Student Backlash
Athens County pinball owners move to remove free play devices after Sheriff-Elect Paul Brown vows a crackdown set to start after January 1. Local operators Laughlin Music and Vending Nelsonville Sanborn and Angelo's Pizza report revenue drops and expect student anger on returning to campus.
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Harold Laughlin
Laughlin Music and Vending
Athens
Paul Brown
Brown
Laughlin
Glouster
Nelsonville
Sanborn Vending Machine
Pany
Paul Altier
Nelsonville Service Safety
Sanborn
Athens County
Mitchell Abraham
Angelo’s Pizza
Abraham
Hard Times For Young Scholar
A three and a half year old King Street child set off to school after learning the day care was closed for Christmas. Police traced him as he wandered Athens area, entering a Fall University Shop, then climbing a bank near Ohio University's Ewing Hall with two picture books. He said he had enough education for one day before being returned home.
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King Street
Athens
Cliff Andrews
Fall University
S. Court Street
Robert Windle
Windle
Ohio University
Ewing Hall
Salvation Army Captain Speaks at Lions Club Meeting
Captain Josephine Howard of the Athens Salvation Army spoke to the Lions Club at Ohio University Inn. She reviewed Army history and programs, highlighted the Christmas aid drive, noted funds lag about $2,000 behind last year, and said aid applications are at last year's level. Lions volunteers will staff kettles on Court Street and at the east end shopping center Saturday.
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Josephine Howard
Athens Corps
Salvation Army
Lions Club
Ohio University Inn
Howard
Court Street
East End
Captain Howard
Rhodeodendron Farm Women’s Club Turkey Dinner
New Haven reports the Rhodeodendron Farm Women’s Club held a turkey dinner at the Graham clubhouse. Members listed include Mrs. Louise Hoff man, Mrs. Verma Roush, Erma Roush, Mrs. Virginia Hazelett, Mrs. Clarence Thomas, Mrs. Linna Sayre, Mrs. Mildred Jewell, Mrs. Olivia Roush and Miss Mary Phillips with guests Kay Roush and Elisia Thomas.
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New Haven
Rhodeodendron Farm Women’s Club
Graham
Louise Hoffman
Verma Roush
Erma Roush
Virginia Hazelett
Clarence Thomas
Linna Sayre
Mildred Jewell
Olivia Roush
Mary Phillips
Kay Roush
Elisia Thomas
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Piketon
Cubs
Richland Avenue
Leeth
Richland
Howard Raine
Parkette Drive-In
Rexford Storer
Chauncey
Raine
Athens Fire Department
N. High St
Paula Kangas
O’bleness
Pensacola, Fla
Hocking River
U.S
C. L. Colmer
West Coast
Rockies
Great Lakes States
Great Plains
Richmons
Fort Worth
St. Louis
Green Bay
Salt Lake
Helena
Houston
SanFran San Diego
Ind’apolis
Loch Ville
Soos
Kansas City
Saneaien
Fred Whissel
Messenger
State of Ohio
Department of Insurance
State of Olve
Boa
Prudential Property and Insurance
Chicago
Columbus
Ohio
Kenneth & DeSheller
Supt. of Insurance of
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Hoffmans
Mott
Hoover
Hoffman
Public Square
Enterprise
Athens Recycling Center
Bonaire Cire
Lionel Trains
Belk
HUSKY
Lady Brevon
North Court Street
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