Cincinnati Talks Continue As City Presses Unions
Cincinnati negotiators move from fire contracts to nonuniformed workers and police after reaching a tentative one year wage deal with the Cincinnati Firefighters Association. CFA leaders approve for vote Wednesday and Thursday. AFSCME seeks at least 43 cents hourly plus a cost of living escalator, while police push for about 10 percent. Police slowdown tactics persist as city sticks to 6.5 percent. Traffic fines fund city payments.
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American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employes
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al van Hagen
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Fraternal Order of Police
Police slowdown affects city services and finances
Police plan to stop driving while drunk drivers are kept from arrests, releasing them to a responsible adult without charges, while normal fines would fund the city. If arrests are mandatory, charges go under state code to avoid city revenue. Sick calls force overtime for off-duty officers. the tactic aims to pressure council before Thursday’s executive session on police and fire negotiations. Prices at Ohio Valley Livestock Co auction varied across stocker steers to baby calves, with several price ranges listed.
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Cincinnati
Fraternal Order of Police
Open House Explained for Ohio University Extension Courses
Ohio University's Office of Continuing Education invites the community to an open house in the Baker Center Ballroom Tuesday 8 to 9 p m to meet instructors and learn about winter quarter Extension Division evening and Saturday courses. The program includes non credit 32 evening courses and four credit courses starting this week with offerings in arts crafts fitness shorthand cooking and FCC license prep.
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Continuing Education
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VA Work-Study Plan Expands Veteran Benefits
The Veterans Administration outlines enhanced work-study options for veterans in college with up to 60 dollars monthly tutoring support and a 720 dollar cap, not affecting basic education entitlements, plus dependent education aid for spouses and children. Under new rules a veteran may earn 625 dollars per semester by working 250 hours in VA part time jobs, and families may access death pensions burial benefits and survivor benefits.
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Vandals Damage Three Cars in Athens
Three cars owned by individuals named Walker suffered rear window breaks from rocks or bricks last week in Athens. No relation between owners is evident. Values: each window $125. incidents reported Friday. locations include West Hills Drive Columbia Avenue and Court Street near Carol Lee pastry shop.
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Athens
Richard Walker
West Hills Drive
Kymm Walker
Columbia Ave
Pam Walker
Carol Lee
Court Street
Clarence Waton
Holdens to Be Sworn Into City Posts Today
Ellsworth Holden and his wife Ann Holden both expected to take oaths today for city offices. Ellsworth, a Republican, becomes 3rd Ward Councilman while Ann, a Democrat, takes on the city treasurer post. Solicitor Lawrence Grey was to administer the swearing in. The couple did not attend last week's ceremonies for other officials.
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Ann Holden
Holden
Lawrence Grey
Holdens
Trimble High Vandalized in Weekend Break-In
Athens County deputies report Trimble Local High School suffered vandalism over the weekend. Investigators note damage including an office ceiling as they pursue leads in the break-in case.
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Judge Mitchell files for 4th District Court of Appeals
Jackson County Common Pleas Judge Thomas Mitchell announces his candidacy for the 4th District Court of Appeals seat being vacated by Judge Gordon Gray who cannot begin a new term after turning 70. The district includes Athens Hocking Vinton Meigs Jackson Gallia Washington Lawrence Scioto Pike Ross Pickaway Highland Brown Adams.
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GEM WISE Gem lore guides on gems and buying etiquette
Jewelry column explains corundum varieties ruby and sapphire a tale of Anges Sorel and Charles VII of France and emphasizes choosing a reputable jeweler with strong ethics. It promises monthly insights into gems history and care.
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