Logan Council Rejects Cemetery Levy in Special Session
Logan City Council rejected a resolution to place a 0.2 mill levy on the May 2 ballot for Oak Grove Cemetery expansion. opponents cited haste and funding decisions, while supporters noted existing deficits and potential capital improvements funding. The hospital board also pushed for a separate operating levy, but a study of alternatives was urged.
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Logan
Oak Grove
James Stewart
Eugene Davis
Charles Gambrel
Louise Smith
Russell Rice
Ed Dalton
Fire Department
Finance Committee
Dalton
M.B. Haney
Finance and Water and Sewer
James Guthrie
Roy Loomis
Haney
Fluoridation To Begin Soon In Nelsonville
Nelsonville will start fluoridation of the city water supply soon, according to Watson Wolfe, superintendent of the water treatment plant. The report notes that all equipment is in place and awaiting final setup before public dosing begins.
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Nelsonville
Watson Wolfe
Wolfe
State Health Department
Michael L. Robinson
C. S. Hoodlett
First National Bank of
Fines for traffic and disorder cases in Nelsonville court
In Nelsonville Mayor Donald Bumgardner's court on Monday Mildred L. Barber of 235 St. John St. pleaded guilty to improper backing and was fined 10 dollars plus costs, suspended. Betty J. Higgins fined 5 dollars and costs for failure to yield right of way. Joseph Windle pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and was fined 15 dollars and costs. David H. Marlowe pleaded innocent and had the case dismissed for lack of evidence.
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Nelsonville
Donald Bumgardner
Mildred L. Barber
St. John St
Bumgardner
Betty J. Higgins
Buchtel
Joseph Windle
David H. Marlowe
36Th St
Parkersburg
W. Va
Ann Lumon
Center Cafe
Columbus Street
Windle
Marlowe
Deputy Seeks Election to Hocking County Sheriff Post
Logan Conrad E. Hewlett of 1162 Church Street filed nominating petitions with the Hocking County board to oppose incumbent Sheriff Paul Hartman on the Democrat ticket May 2. Hartman seeks a fourth term. Dr. Owen F. Yaw of 18 E. Hunter Street runs for county coroner on the Republican ticket.
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Logan
Conrad E. Hewlett
Church St
Hocking County Election Board
Paul Hartman
Hocking County
Hewlett
Hartman
Owen F. Yaw
E. Hunter St
Fence Hit by Hit-Skip Damages Home Border and Pole
A hit-skip driver damaged a picket fence at 328 W Union St in Athens and sheared a telephone pole. Fence damage estimated at 10 dollars. pole replacement required. Police investigate three wallets reported stolen over the weekend from two residences and a bar.
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Joe Carsey
Union St
Athens
Union Street
Cathy Taylor
Hayes Hall
Francine Greene
Carriage Hill
Kip’s Bay Bar
Rotary magazine talk at Athens club meeting
The Rotarian discussion was led by member David Caul at The Ohio University Inn. Guido H. Stempel, director of Ohio University's School of Journalism, joined the club. York Grange No. 2436 meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Grange Hall Oak Grove with potluck refreshments. Valley Lodge No. 169 Knights of Pythias meets Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Pythian Building per Richard Gail.
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Rotarian
Rotary International
Athens Club
Ohio University Inn
David Caul
Guido H. Stempel
Ohio University
School of Journalism
York Grange No. 2436
Grange
Oak Grove
Valley Lodge No. 169
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Building
Richard Gail
Athens County Plans 80 000 Remodel For Courthouse
Athens County commissioners will use up to 80000 in combined county and state funds to remodel the third floor of the courthouse. Plans include expanding the clerk of court office moving two judges offices and adding air conditioning to the courtroom. Common Pleas Judge Lowell Howard will meet a Department of Urban Affairs official to discuss details. Trials are hoped to resume in July and August after delays from heat in the unventilated courtroom. Also on Monday the county faced a $227733 lawsuit from William and Helen Dixon over a two truck collision on Route 50 involving a county truck and Paul Jones Athens Route 2, with Dixon alleging multiple injuries and damages.
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Athens County Commissioners
Ohio Department of Urban Affairs’ Law Enforcement Planning Agency
Common Pleas
Lowell Howard
Department of Urban Affairs
Marjorie Mitchell
Appeals
Gordon Gray
Howard
Common Pleas Court
William and Helen Dixon
Circleville
Dixon
Paul Jones
Athens
Jones
Firestone Pleads Guilty to Driving on Walk in Ohio Case
Thomas Firestone, 20, of Akron, pleaded guilty in Athens County Common Pleas Court to driving while intoxicated and driving on the sidewalk. He was sentenced to seven days in jail, fined 305 dollars and costs, and received a 60 day license suspension. Other cases include Gary Clower innocent plea on stereo theft, Mary Bolt guilty for failing to yield, and several traffic and theft forfeitures with amounts listed.
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Thomas Firestone
Akron
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Gary Clower
Sargent Hall
Mary Bolt
Athens
Nicholas Engler III
Hocking Valley Hospital Births
Logan couples welcome a son for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gabriel and for Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Bowling. Thomas Anderson and Roy Bowers welcomed by Mrs. Carl Grim Creola and Mrs. Donna Milum. Charles Smith and Mrs. Robert Kennedy among Logan residents, plus Naomi Shanks.
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Robert Gabriel
Logan
Garrett Bowling
Sugar Grove
Grover Lewis
Nelsonville
Carl Grim
Creola
Thomas Anderson
Roy Bowers
Donna Milum
Charles Smith
Robert Kennedy
Ruby Bowen
Naomi Shanks
Driver Is Found Guilty In Overloaded Vehicle Case
Logan-Thomas Vinton Lowery was found guilty of operating an overloaded vehicle in Hocking County Court. He faced a fine totaling $183.50 plus $9.50 in charges. Bonds forfeited for speeding ranged from $23.50 to $24 for several individuals including Mary Bell Warner Robert A. Wolf George H. Buhrts Jr. and others.
Lodge To Hold Rummage Sale in Nelsonville
The Nelsonville Rebekah Lodge sponsors a rummage sale Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Odd Fellows Temple located at Jackson and Harper Streets. Donors may call 753-2287 or 753-3020 to arrange contributions.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Temple
Jackson
Harper Streets
Logan bands present winter concert at high school
Logan Ohio's junior and senior high concert bands performed before a near full audience. The junior band played Bavarian Folk Dance by John Kinyon and other pieces. The senior band offered Nabucco by Verdi Caillet, The Elisnore Overture by Paul Whear, and Get It On arranged by Bill Moffitt. The latter encore signals potential state contest eligibility for Class B-1 bands at Upper Arlington on March 18.
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LOGAN
John Kinyon
Verdi Caillet
Paul Whear
Upper Arlington
Bill Chase
Bill Moffitt
Sheriff Probes Theft Of Guns In Weekend Incidents
Logan residents report multiple crimes over the weekend including two break ins and a grand larceny charge. Erick Lanning cited for driving without a license after a collision on Old McArthur Road. A theft from Dietmar Kossmann’s locked auto involved two shotguns valued at 350 and 30 dollars. keys and a ride by Stan Zeigler linked to the case.
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Logan
Hocking County
George Cummings
Dietmar Kossman
Bowling Green
Pleasant Valley Road
Big Pine
Sheriff's Office
William Whitney
Stan Zeigler
Kossmann and Whitney
Mount St Mary Hospital Birth and Admissions
Mr and Mrs James W Tolliver of Nelsonville welcome a daughter. Miss Karen Wolfe of Murray City admitted. Mrs Zuretta Fick of Nelsonville and John Humphrey of Glouster admitted. Master Richard Phillips Edward Harry Elmer Maiden admitted. Mrs Audrey Hewitt and Mrs Muriel Marshall admitted.
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James W. Tolliver
Nelsonville
Karen Wolfe
Murray City
Zuretta Fick
John Humphrey
Glouster
Richard Phillips
Edward Harry
Elmer Maiden
Audrey Hewitt
Muriel Marshall
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Mgr. Kurtz Sr
Athens County
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Stephen Cruser
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Delaware
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Cleveland
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Middletown
Gary Cassin
Washington St
Gregory Zicka
Lynhurst
Kroger’s
Ray Pickett
Paul E. Martin
Hastings Road
Berks
Hocking Valley Hospital
Marting’s Gift Shop
North Court Street
Lodge
Logan High School
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