Lake Hope Fish Vanish as Acid Drainage Worsens
Lake Hope in Vinton County has lost most fish species due to sulfuric acid from nearby coal mines. Despite lime treatment and mine sealing attempts funded by federal and state programs, pH levels plummet and fish mortality continues, prompting experts to propose a hydrological approach to intercept water before it reaches mines and acid discharge.
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Fred Whissel
Lake Hope
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Vinton County
Raccoon Creek
Hocking County
Ohio River
Land Utilization Division
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Athens
Big Sandy Run
Wildlife Division
Batelle Memorial Institute
Zaleski
Batelle
Stanley Consultants
Stanley
Department of Natural Resources
State Division of Mines
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Ahmad
Big Four Hollow
Roman
Ohio
Road Spraying Brings Protest in Athens County
Athens County Commissioner Helen Baker opposes the county roads spraying project citing 2 4 5-T dangers and pollution. The Plains sewer dispute over $4000 claimed damages and court path chosen. Mayor Barrett proposes adding city county health employees to a shared insurance plan with a $48 monthly cost per person and the sidewalk project affecting the county. Public notices include zoning hearing for Athens Township and a sheriff sale of Nelsonville real estate.
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Athens County
Helen Baker
Commission
Baker
Ernest Conant
Plains Sewer-Water District
Conant
Athens
Donald Barrett
Health Department
Barrett
Joe Kasler
Paul Brown
County Budget Commission
Ohio
Nelsonville
High Street
Campbell
Paul FE. Brown
Michael Nolan
O Bleness Memorial Hospital Announces Visiting Hours
Visiting hours are 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. with maternity limits of 2:30 to 3:30 and 7 to 8 p.m. Two visitors per patient per hour in maternity. No visitors under 16 in pediatrics or maternity. A list of local residents with new births and names of families appears in the notice.
Ackerman Questions Sunday Pesticide Story Details
Athens County Extension Agent Kenneth E. Ackerman says parts of Sunday’s pesticide article may be misleading. He notes 2,4,5-T safety is unproven, disputes sweeping claims, and emphasizes disclaimers, licensing standards, and the accidental availability of banned chemicals by prescription.
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Athens County
Kenneth E. Ackerman
Ackerman
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