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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1977

Page

2

New Athens County Children Services Boss Brings Morgan Roots

Max F Bacey begins as executive director of the Athens County Children’s Services Board succeeding Rowena Sprout Bucey. Bacey, former Morgan and Coshocton County welfare staffer, previously ran the Ohio Adoption Resource Exchange and aims to emphasize protective services and early reports to prevent family breakup. He plans to acquaint himself with the community and agencies before potential changes.

Stuart Purdy Athens County Children’s Services Board Max F Bacey Morgan County Rowena Sprout Bucey Morgan County Welfare Department Coshocton Athens

Wind Creates Snow Sculptures Across Athens County

A windy Wednesday left fields and hillsides dotted with rolling snowballs and unusual shapes in Athens County as gusts over 25 mph lifted wet snow. At least two residents reported snow donuts and cylinders forming in their yards while Ohio University officials noted above freezing temperatures aided the melt and a Reynoldsburg man was injured when a semi truck jackknifed on Route 93.

Messenger Ohio University Marilyn Grim Route 5 Athens Black Peach Fudge Road Carolyn Murphrey Reynoldsburg Hocking County Pickens Hocking Valley Community Hospital Sheriff's Office

Dismissal of Officer Rotter Upheld by Court

The Common Pleas judge affirmed the two year old dismissal of former Athens Police Officer John S Rotter. The ruling rejected claims of unequal application of rules and constitutional rights violations, stating the Civil Service Commission relied on reliable evidence and equal protection does not demand identical penalties.

John S. Rotter Athens Common Pleas Howard Rotter Brooks Rutter Department Civil Service Commission Aw Howard

Three Hocking Men Indicted by Grand Jury

Logan man Hershe D Phillips charged with breaking and entering and escape. indictment names three Hocking County men and sets arraignment before Judge James Stilwell in Hocking County Common Pleas Court.

Hocking Logan Hocking County James Stilwell

Woman Seeks Treasurer Job in Athens Demic Race

Vada Poston, who failed to unseat City Auditor Ralph Nuzum in 1975, seeks Athens city treasurer. A Democrat, she told party officials of her interest and plans to run in November if selected by the Central Committee to replace Mrs Holden. Poston is a bookkeeper for Mathews Insurance Agency and owns Pipe Dreams Tobacco Shop. The treasurer selection mirrors the city solicitor process, with formal letters of interest due and a Central Committee meeting to question candidates. City Prosecutor Rick Taylor is the lone solicitor candidate.

Vada Poston Ralph Nuzum Poston Democratic Party Central Committee Holden Mrs. Poston Palmer St Mathews Insurance Agency Pipe Dreams Tobacco Shop Sickels City of Athens Rick Taylor

Athens County Tax Rates for 1976 1977 Calendar Year

Taxation rates for Athens County Ohio covering the calendar year 1976 and 1977. Data outlines levy levels for various districts and the impact on property assessments. The document lists rate tables and notes on eligibility, with emphasis on local jurisdictions within the county.

Athens County Ohio

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