Two Oak Hill Residents Charged In Pillowcase Gang Burglary
Athens police filed three counts of possession of stolen property against Charles William Tyler and Helen Kirkendall. The pair, tied to the Pillowcase Gang famed for stealing a pillowcase to carry loot, were arrested in December during a Jackson County raid at an Oak Hill trailer. Police say the gang burglarized 13 Athens homes last year and other incidents across Southeastern Ohio. Witnesses from Athens identified stolen items. property remains held in Waverly as evidence.
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Oak Hill
Pillowcase
Athens
Charles William Tyler
Helen Kirkendall
Jackson County
Ohio
Tyler
Kirkendall
Waverly
Names Proposed For Area Six Health Systems Agency Board
Lois Whealey and Sue James propose 11 candidates for the new Area Six Health Systems Agency board. Athens County will appoint five members. The list includes Helen Baker Charles Carlson Dr Norman Cohn Dr Harry Crewson Suzanne Croci Barbara Daniel Dr Evan Dixon Dr Charles Fulks Dr Alvin Kaufman Dr Edward Sanford and Byron Scott.
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Athens County
Area Six Health Systems Agency
Helen Baker
Charles Carlson
Norman Cohn
Harry Crewson
Suzanne Croci
Barbara Daniel
Evan Dixon
Charles Fulks
Alvin Kaufman
Edward Sanford
Byron Scott
New Calendar To Save Energy At Ohio University
Ohio University adopts a new fall quarter opening on Sept 9 with classes starting Sept 12 and a Thanksgiving closure two weeks earlier to cut energy use. Dorm heat on South Green will be reduced, saving about 50000 dollars per Bucklew estimate.
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Ohio University
Neil Bucklew Bucklew
Bucklew
Deans Council
University Council
Faculty Senate
Senate
Athens County plans Youth Services Bureau with LEAA grant
Athens County will form a Youth Services Bureau under the sheriff's department if a LEAA grant is approved. Commissioners filed a pre application for 38325 dollars in federal funds matched by 2017 dollars from the county to hire two civilian officers and a part time secretary, lease a car, and obtain office equipment and supplies.
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Athens County
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Sheriff's Department
LEAA
Karen Harvey
Mike Wise
Wise
Bureau
Fire damages car and home on Richland Avenue
A fire damaged the engine compartment of a car owned by John C. Swaim in the Hocking Valley Bank lot on Richland Avenue Tuesday night. Firefighters also responded to a basement flood at 385 Richland Avenue and relit a furnace pilot light. Separately, Athens Livestock Sales reported higher prices with gains in feeder calves and hogs amid favorable weather and steady to higher meat prices.
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Richland Avenue
Athens Fire Department
John C. Swaim
Hocking Valley Bank
Lillian Sharp
Athens
Dupler to retire after 34 years with Moorman Manufacturing
Theodore W. Dupler of Lake Logan Road retires as Moorman Manufacturing district sales manager after starting in 1950 and advancing in 1954. He and his wife are active St. Matthew Lutheran Church members and long serving choir participants.
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Logan
Theodore
Ted” W. Dupler
Lake Logan Road
Moorman Manufacturing Co
Quincy
Dupler
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Aid to Expand Ohio Medical Schools Sought
Ohio's Board of Regents urged the House Finance Committee to add 10 million dollars to the 88 million subsidy for state medical schools. They warn continued expansion is needed to meet physician shortages with 1 050 first year students projected by 1985 and total enrollment near 3 100 next fall.
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Columbus
Ohio
Board of Regents
Regents
House Finance Committee
James Rhodes
Richard D Ruppert
Medical College of Ohio
Toledo
Ruppert
Ohio State University College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati
Case Western Reserve University Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry
Special State Funds Reopen for Community Mental Health Projects
The 648 Board serving Athens Vinton and Hocking Counties learns special state funds will again be available through the Division of Mental Health. Applications due locally by April 15 with March 11 pickup. funds focus on innovative, time‑limited projects and renewals. Funding supports alternatives to hospitalization aftercare resources and care continuity models.
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Community Mental Health and Retardation Services
Athens
Vinton
Hocking
Division of
Mental Health
Ohio Department of Health
Department of Health
Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center
Division of Mental Health
Drivers Hurt In Collision On Route 682 Near The Plains
Two drivers sustained injuries in a Route 682 wreck near The Plains at 10 45 am. Frank E James 26 Athens Route 2 suffered facial lacerations. Nancy Everett 30 West Breeze had arm and knee contusions. State Patrol said James turned his car into Everett’s path.
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the Plains
Ogleness Hospital
Frank E James
Athens
Nancy Everett
State Highway Patrol
James
Everett Auto
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AORTA
David Vaughan
Clyde Bronson
Vaughan
Messenger
Vi Page
Athens Day Living Center
Aorta Board
Planning Board
Lois Whealey
Athens League of Women Voters
Sue James
AAUW
Whealey
Joseph Masioskas
HSA
City Hall
Ors
Youth Services Bureau
Athens City-County
Health Department
W. Union St
Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
Wright State University College of Medicine
Ohio University College of
Alexander School
Dan Schwendeman
Department
Athens Area
Jesus Christ
Christ
Rob Rutter
Jesus
Larry Coon
Guitars
Cunningham Music Center
Stimson & Palmer
Pratt’s Market
Pleeranton Processing Inc
Pomeroy Road
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