Lakeview dormitory eyed for senior housing plan
Mayor Donald Barrett disclosed a possible conversion of a Lakeview dormitory near Ohio University South Green into housing for seniors and low income families. A Mellon National Bank of Pittsburgh property purchase two years ago fuels study as city weighs housing options amid tenant and landlord tensions.
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Robert Ekey Messenger
Lakeview
Donald Barrett
Barrett
Mellon National Bank of Pittsburgh
Athens
Ohio University
South Green
Muscular Dystrophy Dance Marathon Aids Athens Community
High School students and university groups plan a 48 hour Muscular Dystrophy Dance Marathon at the National Guard Armory on Feb 28. Teams dance, sleep 3 to 6 a.m., with donations as votes. over $10,000 triggers a Las Vegas trip to present funds to Jerry Lewis. Publicity and contact details provided.
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Athens
National Guard Armory
Michael Donovan
Ohio University
Donovan
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Las Vegas
Jerry Lewis
Phi Kappa Tau
Two Minor Fires Reported By Athens Fire Dept
Athens firemen checked two small fires this weekend. At 4 02 p m Sunday a fur nace pilot lit a rag in Lot 32 110 Columbus Road causing no damage. At 2 13 p m Saturday a car owned by Michael Karl caught fire from a muffler pipe igniting floor mats, damage ten dollars. The U S Census Bureau will survey area residents Feb 17 21 for nursery school kindergarten and day care information conducted by Patricia Hinkle Crooksville Route 2.
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Athens
Columbus Road
Franklin Ave
Michael Karl
U.S. Census Bureau
Patricia Hinkle
Crooksville
Stamp Hot Line To Open In Ohio Welfare Info Service
The Ohio Department of Public Welfare will start a toll free food stamp information hot line on Tuesday to help low income and unemployed residents determine if they should apply. The line will operate 8 am to 6 pm weekdays at 1 800 282 1190 and provide details on nearest application centers eligibility rules and distribution regulations.
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Ohio
White
Two Injured In Mason Accidents Reported
Mason County Sheriff and Point Pleasant police described two traffic incidents near Hartford and Route 62. Dennis J. Ault, 23, Middleport, struck two parked cars and was hospitalized. Janice Couch, 22, Pomeroy, rolled her car near Krodel Park and was treated for injuries. No citations issued.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County Sheriff's Department
Hartford
Dennis J. Ault
Middleport
Nadine Justis
Lester Levy
Ault
Pleasant Valley Hospital
New Haven
Janice Couch
Pomeroy
Krodel Park
Cloudy and Warmer East Ohio Forecast Through Tuesday
Weather outlook shows cloudy skies with a chance of snow tonight, mixing with rain Tuesday. Lows near the low 20s tonight, highs in the mid to upper 30s Tuesday. The extended outlook calls for snow in the north and rain in the south Wednesday through Friday with highs in the upper 30s to 40s and lows in the teens to 20s. Precipitation this month totals 1.14 inches, year to date 4.38 inches, normal month 2.76 inches, humidity at 9 a.m. 86 percent, sun set 6 00 p.m., rise 7 26 a.m., pressure 30.25 inches and steady.
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Ohio
Expanded Role Proposed for Ohio School Principals
An Ohio University professor urged school principals to broaden duties at the OAESP conference in Columbus. Dr. Albert Shuster proposed state run bus services, mass buying, regional maintenance, and shifting food operations away from districts to other agencies. Other speakers included William Saxbe and S I Hayakawa.
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Columbus
Albert Shuster
Ohio Association of
Shuster
Ohio Transportation Department
OAESP
Satuday
William B. Saxbe
U.S
India
S. I. Hayakawa
San Francisco College
Dean Berkley
Indiana University
School of Education
Tax Help Expands at Local IRS and County Offices
Increased federal income tax form help will be offered at the IRS office on 24 E State St on Fridays 8 am to 4 pm with dates March 1 22 April 5 12 and April 15 8 am to 7 30 pm. State forms help runs Fridays through April 11 9 am to noon and 1 to 4 pm in Baker Center Room 101 while county offices in Hocking and Meigs host sessions March 3 April 7 March 6 and April 3 with similar hours.
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Baker Center
Hocking County
Social Services Clinic Expands In Athens County
Plans for a third social services clinic follow Thursday's Carbondale session. The Feb 19 gathering at Glouster United Methodist Church will offer SSI re determinations and food stamp help. Verna and Darrell Covert report 11 of 37 tested had high blood pressure and were referred to doctors.
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Social Services
Athens County
Carbondale
Glouster United Methodist Church
Ed Peterson
Athens Social Security Office
Les Paster
Robert Garbo
Tri-County Community Action Agency
Verna
Darrell Covert
RSVP
Athens County Council On Aging
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Metropolitan Housing Authority
Community Development Act
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Verda F. Sayers
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SEW & Save
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