Logan and Hocking County confront aging systems in 1969
Logan and Hocking County faced multiple public works and safety challenges at the year’s start. Logans drilled a new well, repaired water lines, and bought hydrants while the police added officers and radio staff but faced hiring limits. The fire department operated with reduced leadership and volunteers. Sewage disposal plans, landfills, and extensions delay compliance with state standards, with county and city negotiating a county landfill swap and private bids under review. Bridges require repair and replacement funded by state gas tax. Banks report assets rising from 37.5 million to 40.8 million.
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George Lovell
Logan
Hocking County
Logan Fire Department
Police Department
West Logan
Ohio Water Pollution Control Board
Hocking River
Hocking
Aspkin
Ohio Higbway Department
Logan Financial Institutions
Areas Around Athens See Growth and New Facilities
Travelers touring Nelsonville to Meigs County will hear how the Hocking Conservancy District formed in 196? and began river improvements near Athens. They will learn of Yerde Manufacturing’s move to the Memorial Building after Sylvan ia left, the Nelsonville York High School Buckeyes merger, and the Elks Lodge fire. The Plains and Chauncey expand residential areas with new sewage systems and fire departments, while The Plains overlooks Athens High School. Glouster plans a new elementary for Trimble Local District, Burr Oak offers year round swimming at the lodge, and Coolville touts a new marina and Best Photo Service. Meigs County sees Route 7 growth at Tuppers Plains, a Long Bottom water plant serving area towns, and new locks at Reedsville Belleville and Racine. Pomeroy reports a rough Main Street due to the sanitary sewer project and a big past fire.
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Nelsonville
Hocking
Athens
Chauncey
Plains
the Plains
Athens High School
Guster
Lake Burr Oak
Glouster
Jacksonvale
Trimble
Burr Oak
Hockingport
Coolville
Best
Olio Telephone Co
Meigs County
Tuppers Plains
Chester
Reedsville
Belleville
Racine
Ohio Power Co
Pomeroy
Main Street
Big Bend
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Farmers and Neechants Bank
General Telephone
Meigs
Meigs Equipment Co
Second Street
Meigs General Hospital
Veterans Memorial
Coast Guard
Point Pleasant
Ohio
Conthore
Nelsonville Shows Net Gains Amid 1969 Changes
Nelsonville and nearby areas report a mix of gains and losses over the 12 months ending 1969 with signs of overall improvement. New residences appear in Pleasantgrove Avenue and Monday Road, while housing remains tight and high interest rates slow purchases. The Nelsonville Board of Trade, led by Gov Jack Cauey, sees promising industrial possibilities as Tri-County Technical Institute expands housing for about 300 students. City finances gain from a 1 percent income tax with funds split between capital improvements and the general fund. Officials note increases in street work, a new street sweeper, higher water rates boosting revenue, and a new water department truck. Police staffing rises with two new patrolmen, while civil service tests encounter administrative hiccups. A proposed expanded waterworks faces financing hurdles due to high interest rates.
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Monday Road
Buchtel
Nelsonville Board of Trade
Jack Cauey
Tri-County Technical Institute
Nelsonville
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Maydenville
Dicken
County Road Department
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New York State
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Police
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Water Line
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Pearl Glenn
Earl Harmony
Gilbert Smith
Earl Hilleary
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