Athens Eyes New Housing Inspector To Ease Code Workload
Athens Ohio faces a heavier code enforcement load after Ohio University reclassified housing. Mayor Barrett said a new inspector could be hired under existing salaries to handle 196 annual inspections. The council also advanced lighting upgrades on Richland Avenue and considered a humane traps ordinance.
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Donald Barrett
Barrett
Council
Jack Coon
Robert Finsterwald
Kenneth Collins
Goldsberry
City Hall
E. State
Moratorium Hearing on Richland Avenue Construction
City Council heard a six month commercial construction moratorium proposal for Richland Avenue. About six visitors attended, four speaking, with concerns leaning toward the widening project rather than the moratorium. Councilman Tom Smith introduced the measure.
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Richland Avenue
Tom Smith
Kahler Explains Scout Changes At Athens Club
Boy Scout District Executive Phil Kahler outlined major changes in scouting to Athens Kiwanis Club. He cited more flexible advancement, 125 merit badges, broader Explorer roles including girls, and programs like SOAR and Operation Reach. He warned about leadership and funding gaps, with $24 needed per scout yearly in the Hock Hocking District.
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Kahler
Athens
Athens County Bar Association
Hock-Hocking
Kootaga Area
Parkersburg
What If Thinker Talks Future at Athens Rotary
Dr. Dennis Livingston an idea consultant spoke at the Athens Rotary Club on a concept called fun forecasting. He warned on teaching future alternatives and noted Athens reflects upcoming changes due to strong human relations and diverse lifestyles. Livingston is in town for United Campus Ministry to lecture at Ohio University and discuss future classes.
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Athens Rotary Club
Ohio University Inn
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University of California At Davis
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland
Athens
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Weather Forecast Readies Cold Front Across Regions
National forecast calls for cold conditions Tuesday for most areas except Gulf and south Atlantic. Central Rockies and Plains expect snow, California coast sees showers. Local forecast shows cloudy conditions through Wednesday with lows in 30s and highs near 40s, hinting at more cold and possible snow late week.
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Forged Checks Circulate in Athens Region
Athens Sheriff Paul Brown and Athens police investigate a string of forged checks linked to The House of Sewing in Nelsonville. About 250 unaccounted checks bearing The People's Bank in Nelsonville were used or cashed in The Plains Athens and Logan after the store closed.
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Paul Brown
House of Sewing
Nelsonville
Brown
Plains
Logan
People’s Bank
Charles Cochran
Sandwich Buffet Planned During OU Budget Hearings
Ohio University opens its budget hearings from Wednesday to Saturday with Baker Center providing a sandwich buffet in the R. L. Morton Hall lobby. Buffet begins at 7 p.m. after the 5 to 7 p.m. budget presentation periods.
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Woman Injured In Fall At Home In Athens
Athens Fire Department squad aided Mrs. Zoa Beebe after she fell from a bathroom stool striking the tub. She was transported to O Bleness Memorial Hospital and admitted for treatment for possible head and chest injuries at 174 Second Street.
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Athens Fire Department
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Police Press Conference Policy Topic At City Meeting
Mayor Donald Barrett will host a Thursday meeting with Cochran and police officials to discuss news release policies. The City Council investigation follows Ohio University Post questions about the policy and media concerns.
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Charles Cochran
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Ohio University Post
Brad Davis
Council
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The
Post Publishing Board
Chauncey Deputy Vehicle Registrar Re-Opens Office
Mrs. Anne Frazee deputy motor vehicle registrar for Chauncey has reopened her office at 36 May Ave after illness. She is accepting reservations for 1973 auto licenses and callers may reserve by phone.
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Chauncey
May Ave
Frazee
Sowles Stamping Area For Money
University President Claude R. Sowle and his wife Katie visit Lancaster Ohio to meet residents and taxpayers about the role and funding of Ohio University. They discuss enrollment trends and the need for adequate state support to keep OU education available for Ohio youth.
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Ohio
Sowles
Sowle
Lan
Births at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital
Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Duane Pierce Athens a son and Mr and Mrs Charles Drakes Glouster a daughter along with Mr and Mrs Charles Mallone McArthur a son. Admitted patients include Lydia Lavelle Carol Lee Ross Mrs Walter Porter Walter Hails Elizabeth Upp Lynn Holgren Herbert White Rhonda Markins Zoa Beebe all of Athens plus Edith Reed Frederick Dillon The Plains and others from Glouster Nelsonville Chauncey and nearby towns.
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Athens
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Glouster
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McArthur
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Carol Lee Ross
Walter Porter
Walter Hails
Elizabeth Upp
Lynn Holgren
Herbert White
Rhonda Markins
Zoa Beebe
Howard Warner
Kenneth Perry
the Plains
Edith Reed
Frederick Dillon
Timmie Marsh
Wesley Pierce
Nelsonville
Lila Carman
Chauncey
Pearl Campbell
Chesterhill
Clyde Deeter
Stewart
Thieves Net Over $2000 In Break-Ins Reported In Athens
Athens police said two break ins yielded more than 2000 dollars in checks and merchandise. Jack Armbruster reported his rear door kicked in while away for the weekend with 1400 dollars of travelers checks a camera equipment and a color TV taken. Mike Depompei said a rear door entry at 10 p.m. Monday saw 600 dollars worth of cameras pistols and clothes stolen.
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Athens
Jack Armbruster
W. State St
Mike Depompei
May Ave
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