Snow Divides Athens Minds On Winter's Quiet Ghost
Eric Scott reports snow in the Athens area affects people differently. Some welcome the scene with memories of sleigh rides while others fear the cold and isolation, as OU experts note snow’s varied psychological impact and social bonding.
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Eric Scott Messenger
Athens
Elliot Entin
Ohio University
Entin
Canada
Arctic Circle
U.S
Jack Arbuthnot
Robert Davison
Nancy Hauber
Benny Feaster
City Services Battle Snow Drifts and Icy Streets
City crews and police battled heavy snow and slick sidewalks last week. Officers pushed stuck cars and directed traffic while fire squads treated several fall injuries on icy streets. Ohio University students rolled giant snowballs onto Richland Avenue blocking traffic briefly.
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Robert Ekey
Fire Department
Ohio University
Richland Avenue
Ball Named To House Committees In State Legislature
State Rep. Claire M. Ball was reappointed to the Finance Appropriations and Insurance, Utilizes and Financial Institutions committees and to the Human Resources and Financial Institutions subcommittees. She expects the main legislative issues to center on the budget taxes and utility rates. The Sunday Messenger notes city government efforts amid winter storms cost and salt shortages, with Mayor Donald Barrett warning of budget strain on street operations and limited flexibility in spending.
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Claire M. Ball
Ball
Phil Goldsberry
Donald Barrett
Barrett
Portsmouth
Ohio
Winter tightens grip in Athens as shortages bite town
Athens residents face scarce long johns boots and skates while stores struggle with winter rations. Plumbers report impossible conditions with frozen pipes, while auto shops see heavy demand for chains batteries and starting fluid. Wreckers tow more vehicles as body shops expect spring rush and gas firms work 24 hours to meet demand. Movie theatres stay busy despite the cold.
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Athens
Long Johns
Athens Aaa
Randy Blaine
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