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Athens to face 1970 with big plans and budget strains
A retrospective look at 1909’s local government turmoil and 1970 goals highlights county child welfare fights, police relations, zoning disputes, and a push for major projects. The county plans a new sewer, solid waste district, and planning board. city seeks a safety director, police training, a new pool, and a remodeled City Hall plus tax and housing initiatives amid funding uncertainties.
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Tom Prick Messenger
Athens
Children’s Services
Children’s Services Agency
Children’s Service Board
Nts
Rganize
Ohio
Council of Governments
Plains
Athens County Regional Planning Commission
Asl
Children’s Services Board
Citizens Committee
Common Pleas Court
Ohio Wefare Department
County General Fund
Nelsonville
Planning Commission
Commission
John Cline
College Street
EF State Street
Federal Aviation Administration
Southeastern
Council
Harry
Crewson
Shepard
Tri-County Technical Institute
Nelsonville School
Court Street