City faces $10,000 over time cost from harsh winter
Overtime and repair costs climb as Athens endures a severe winter with 150 plus service calls for frozen water lines. Frost depths reach 32 inches in places risking more breaks and meter reading delays while city crews cope with fatigue and potential contractor help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ekey
Phil Goldsberry
Water Department
Goldsberry
Donald Barrett
City Council
Athens
Barrett
City and county clash over landfill use position
City officials and county commissioners debated continuing to use the county landfill on Route 69. Mayor Donald Barrett resisted a firm commitment while Commissioner Max Adkins urged a cost effective, planned use and warned that surcharges fund future land needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Barrett
Max Adkins
Adkins
Barrett
Action Adt Classifieds Called Wanted To Buy
A local classified offers a special Classification 68 Wanted To Buy service to help readers locate used items. The notice promotes using the ad to find needed goods and encourages reader participation.
Ohio to overhaul mental health laws with large capital plan
Ohio's mental health chief Dr Timothy Moritz said state laws and a $145 million capital drive will modernize care and shift focus from institutions to community programs. He spoke in Athens with advisory committees from local centers and estimated staffing rises and a modest 1982 employment decline.
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Herb Amey
Ohio
Timothy Moritz
Athens
Moritz
Gallipolis State Institute
Portsmouth
Robert Jaskulski
Garfield Heights
Jaskulski
Glouster
Glouster Moose Lodge
Athens Center
James Rhodes
Property Tax Deadline Set For March 11 Extension
Treasurer Richard Coe announced a March 11 deadline for property tax payments with a 7 pm closing and a 10 percent late penalty. Bills will go out Feb 5 to 7, with collection at the courthouse and several area banks on specific February and March dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Coe
Department of Tax Equalization
Coe
Ruth Seaman
Nelsonville People’s Bank
First National Bank
Amesville Bank
Coolville Bank
Glouster Bank
Albany Bank
City Council Won't Override Mayor Vetoes
City council will not seek immediate override of two mayoral vetoes. One veto blocks a per vendor and per employee license charge proposed at 25 dollars. The other veto blocks extending water lines to Wonder Hills residents pending court outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Barrett
Barrett
Council
Planning and Development Committee
Common Pleas Court
Environmental Committee
Ellsworth Holden
Wonder Hills
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Albany
Athens Senior Citizens Club
Lodge
Middleport
Middleport Lodge
F&am
Masonic Temple
Messenger
Athens City
Wressenger
Clif
Beth Rittenhouse
Morrison Elementary School
H&r Block
Block
H&r
N. Court ST
Plains
Plains, Ohio
Golden Isle
Comet Cleanser
Golden Isle Bleach
Robin Hood
Braunsweiger
Blue Bonnett
Holden
Carol L. White
Carol L
White
Briarwood DR
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