Collins Charged in Shotgun Slaying of Parents
William H. Collins 20 of Athens County faces murder charges after the shotgun slayings of his parents Conrad 59 and Ellen 53 at their Vore Ridge Road home. He was held in county jail with bond set at 250000 as evidence including blood on boots and clothing was reviewed. Deputies testified the crime scene showed sprayed blood and a chair cover with traces. A friend’s statements and Collins’ behavior regarding a lie detector test were noted.
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Robert Ekey
Athens County
William H. Collins
Vore Ridge Road
Collins
Conrad
Ellen
Paul Brown
Sheriff's Department
Michael Nolan
Bob Boggs
New Marshfield
Boggs
Messenger
Peg Parker Collins
William Collins
City Hall
Sheriff's
Robert Daugherty
Ellen Collins
Collins charged in parents’ killings with search for shotgun
Boggs testified he saw Collins washed up then took him home. The coroner set death between 10 p.m. and midnight Thursday for the Collins couple. Collins was jailed after police inquiry and faces a preliminary hearing with Public Defender Sanford Cohan.
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Boggs
Collins
Robert Butts
Sheriff's Department
Paul Brown
Sanford Cohan
OU Students Tutoring Athens High School Undergrad Tutors
Ohio University education students gain practical teaching experience by tutoring Athens High School students in multiple subjects. Dr. Michael Gates notes that the program provides real education exposure and a safer intro to teaching. Tutor Scott Keller cites 30 to 40 tutors in the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Guyette Messenger
Ohio University Education
Athens High School
Michael Gates
Ohio University
Gates
Scott Keller
Deller
AHS
Keller
Betty Fuller
Chauncey Seeks HUD Aid Help for Village Growth
Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District outlines HUD aid role to Chauncey Village Council. Bob Alexander explains district help for pre-application. full submission waits until fall to list village preferences for Columbus review.
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Chauncey
Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Village Council
Bob Alexander
William Abdella
HUD
Alexander
Columbus
Salvation Army dispatches aid to quake struck Guatemala
The Salvation Army sent emergency disaster teams to Guatemala within hours after a recent earthquake. Brig Newton McClements leads the coordination for emergency housing clothing distribution and supplies. Officers from Miami and Mexico City join the effort. purchases include blankets tents cots cooking utensils and sleeping bags. Contributions can be made through the Athens office 593-7082.
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Salvation Army
Guatemala
Newton McClements
Caribbean
Athens
Athens Livestock Prices and Village Grants Discussed
At the Athens Livestock Co. auction prices ranged from feeders at 25 to 35.75 per hundredweight to veals at 33 to 64. Village discussions covered top projects, storm sewer priority, and grant funding of 6.5 million for 27 communities. Council approved acting marshal Jack Bragg, planned Feb 24 meeting, and street repairs while school tutor program notes highlighted AHS challenges and bilingual tutoring benefits.
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Athens Livestock Co
Abdella
Jack Bragg
Bragg
Edith Cochran
Lions Club
Joe Cline
Mill Street
Ellis Avenue
Coe Road
Mill
Cline
Art Smith
Birge Drive
May Avenue
HUD Seminar Helps Buyers On Low Income Subsidy Program
The Department of Housing and Urban Development sponsors a Columbus seminar Friday on a new Section 235 interest subsidy for low income property purchasers. Bruce Burns notes 1:30 p.m. start at HUD building on 60 E. Main St. Attendees include area builders, developers and bankers. The plan insures lenders against losses and pays up to 856 dollars yearly in interest, enabling down payments as low as 200 dollars and 30 or 40 year mortgage terms.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Columbus
Bruce Burns
HUD
E. Main St
PEC Public Equity Corporation and consumer protection
The Encounter column outlines PEC Public Equity Corporation as a defender of the little person. It explains PEC aims to sue for money against firms that fix prices and defraud consumers, inviting readers to learn more about its actions and protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PEC
Public Equity Corporation
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Franklin Sheeter
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
BCI
Sheriff's Deputies
Miami
Florida
Mexico City
the Athens Messenger
Associated Press
D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
the Messenger Co
Johnson
Johnson & Johnson
Haat
M&m Mars
Ane
Novus 650
J. K. Lasser
van Pas AY
Westinghouse
ST. Joseph Ichildren’s Aspiring
MIT
Nin
Cutex
Perx
Expines
Monthru
Sylvania Flashcubes
Tsuperx
Woxzema
Perx Coupontmidt
Sominex
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