EDA Rejects Athens County Public Works Grants
The Economic Development Administration rejected 14 Athens County projects totaling about 18.46 million dollars. Rejected items included 90,474 for a county jail, 1.68 million for Morrison Elementary School, 642,500 for city street and recreation upgrades, and OU clinic and airport projects totaling about 1.6 million. Other Athens projects and four southeastern Ohio initiatives totaling about 3.2 million were also denied.
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Economic Development Administration
Athens County
Clurence Miller
Athens
Morrison
Ohio University
Miller
Ohio
Southeastern Ohio
Washington, D.C
Lancaster
Muskingum County
Amanda-Clearcreek
Fairfield County
Lawrence
EDA
Tom Closser
Buckeye Hills- Hocking Valley
Athens City
Hocking
Tri- County Joint Vocational School
Federal Hocking
Trimble
Albany
Nelsonville
Officials Study Station Plans in Athens County
County and SEOEMS officials revisit West Union Street station needs after bids far exceed estimates. Architects suggest cheaper options but commissioners delay a decision to consult SECEMS and consider alternate firms and building types.
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West Union Street
Seoems
County
Hayes Donaldson, Wittenmyer and Partners
The
Appalachian Regional Commission
Athens County
Jim Wittenmyer
Bill Taylor
Secrms
Service Teaching Okayed for Paramedic Program in Ohio
The Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Service SECEMS is authorized as an educational institution to instruct paramedics. The Ohio Board of Regents approved accreditation for paramedic courses, praising SECEMS for serving a 3 500 square mile area and for the professionalism of its staff including medics nurses physicians and administrators.
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Southeast Ohio
Secems
Barrett Likely Won’t Veto City Budget Despite Concerns
Mayor Donald Barrett signaled he will probably not veto the budget adopted by City Council though he criticizes its allocations. He notes maintenance departments have Hall reduced manpower while safety forces remain steadier and urges more funding for materials and equipment to maintain 57 miles of streets and alleys. He plans to push for replacing worn gear and prioritizing materials in future years.
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Donald Barrett
Barrett
Election Board Reports $13,956 Shortfall for Current Bills
Athens County Board of Elections seeks $13,956 more to cover this year total bills. Commissioner Max Adkins said funds will be provided but source unspecified. The deficit stems from higher election costs including ballots and poll worker salaries.
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Athens County Board of Elections
Max Adkins
Adkins
William Howe
Board of Elections
Wellston High Students Invited to Design Police Patch
The Wellston Police Department sponsors a contest for Wellston High School students to design a shoulder patch for the new uniforms. Prizes include a $25 savings bond. Mail entries in color to 203 E Broadway by midnight January 21.
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Wellston
Wellston High School
E. Broadway
Three Gas Wells Completed In Gallia County
Gallia County reports three new gas wells per the Ohio Oil and Gas Association scout. Albherrs Oil Inc drilled a 100000 cu ft per day well on the Mabel Hayes lease in Addison Two. WJ. Lydie Inc produced 90000 cu ft per day on the James Haskins lease in Addison Two. Cameron and Kincaid reported a 100000 cu ft per day gas well and five barrels of oil on the James Baird Frank Brooks land in Cheshire Two.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Ohio Oil and Gas Association
Albherrs Oil, Inc
Mabel Hayes
Addison
WJ. Lydie, Inc
James Haskins
Cheshire Two
Cameron and Kincaid
James Baird-Frank Brooks
Gardeners Celebrate Christmas in Parkersburg
The Rose Garden Club held its Christmas party at the Wilmar Cafeteria Parkersburg with co hosts Mrs Robert Dorst and Mrs Glen Stout. Devotions were given by Mrs Frederick Goebel readings on Christmas were shared by Mrs Goebel and Mrs Doris Koenig. Christmas wrappings contest judged by Mrs Jimmy Caldwell with prize to Mrs Harold Massar. A verse of the month read by Mrs Marie Donigan and a program on Christmas legends by Mrs Floyd Stout followed a gift exchange. Remembrances were sent to absent members.
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Tuppers Plains
Rose Garden Club
Wilmar
Parkersburg
Robert Dorst
Glen Stout
Carl Barnhill
Frederick Goebel
Jimmy Caldwell
Goebel
Doris Koenig
Harold Massar
Marie Donigan
Floyd Stout
Political Committees Fail to File Expenses Report
Two local political committees did not file required election expense reports with the State Elections Commission. The board will mail notices directing compliance and informing them of the applicable reporting requirements.
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State Elections Commission
the Messenger
Citizens For Improved Schools
Conscientious Voting Democrats
Wayne Stotts
Board of Elections
Elections Board
Improved Schools
Democratic Party
Alex Prisel
Michael Nolan
Nolan
Richard Taylor
William Howe
Elections Commission
Howe
Board of Elections Board
Hocking Gas Wells Produce Two Big Yields in County
Drillers in Hocking County report two gas wells with substantial output. Wilson Petroleum Corp on federal land in Ward Two produced 848000 cubic feet of gas, while Orwig Oil Co on Charles Struble lease in Falls Gore Two yielded 100000 cubic feet of gas and 35 barrels of oil daily.
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LOGAN
Hocking County
Ohio Oil and Gas Association
Ward Two
Wilson Petroleum Corp
Tracy Heirs
Orwig Oil Co
Charles Struble
Falls Gore
Petro Oil Co
James Carson
Green Two
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the Messenger Publishing Co
North and
Johnson Road
Phato W
Ilson Jr
Catherine Delargy
Maplewood Drive
May Mace
Vore Ridge Road
Salvation Army
National Guard
Council
Jim Brouse
Gallia
Gardeners
Hocking Gas Wells
Automobile Club of Southern Ohio
Columbus Rd
Cunningham Music Center
Stimson & Palmer
Woodmen
Modern Woodmen OF America
Fraternal Life Insurance
Rock Island
Illinois
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