Funnel Cloud Sighted Near Nelsonville
Eight residents reported a funnel cloud near Nelsonville along Bessmer Road between Nelsonville and Buchtel behind the Raymond Venrick home. No ground contact or damage occurred. sirens warned at 10:46 p.m. and all clear at 11:40 p.m. Residents were urged to heed warnings and seek cover during tornado alerts.
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Nelsonville
Danny Knight
Knight
Bessmer Road
Buchtel
Raymond Venrick
Kimberly
Bridge Remains Closed After Crack Found in Beams
The Silver Memorial Bridge near Point Pleasant stayed shut to vehicles while officials said pedestrians could use it starting today. A crack in the two main beams prompted the closure after a routine check, with no repair timeline or cause yet determined. The memorial bridge replaced the 1967 Silver Bridge disaster which killed 46 people.
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Point Pleasant
Silver Memorial Bridge
West Virginia Road Commission
Memorial Bridge
Silver Bridge
Local Teen Republicans Meet at Alden Library
Athens teenage Republicans invite juniors and seniors to a discussion at Alden Library at 12 30 pm. The Athens County Retired Teachers Association holds a picnic meeting at Glouster Memorial Park at 12 30 pm. Albany Grange hosts an 8 pm degree work with refreshments and a jello salad. Albany VFW dances at 30 pm with Dottie and the Rhythm Makers. members and guests welcome.
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Athens
Alden Library
Athens County
Athens County Retired Teachers Association
Glouster Memorial Park
Albany Grange
Albany Vfw Dance
Dottie and
the Rhythm Makers
Nelsonville names Brown temporary patrolman
Ronald Brown, 24, former Glouster officer, was sworn in by Mayor Violet Hollenbaugh as a temporary Nelsonville patrolman. He began Thursday night and will serve until the Civil Service Commission arranges testing. Brown replaces Larry Chaplin, who resigned effective June 30.
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Nelsonville
Ronald Brown
Glouster
Violet Hollenbaugh
Brown
Civil Service Commission
Larry Chaplin
Audubon Society Field Trip Sunday Near Lake Hope
Local Audubon Society members plan a field trip Sunday at 10 am starting from the old Hope Furnace on Route 278 near Lake Hope. Larry Noeblick will lead and discuss wildflowers and ferns. Bring a picnic lunch and join the public in the event.
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National Audubon Society
Old Hope Furnace
Route 278
Lake Hope
Larry Noeblick
Southeast Ohio Weather Summary July 8 1977
Partly cloudy hot and humid conditions with potential showers and thunderstorms tonight. Friday expects lows in the low 70s and highs in the low 80s to mid 80s with a 50 percent rain chance. Extended outlook shows cooler, less humid conditions Sunday through Tuesday with scattered showers and daytime highs in the 70s to 80s.
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Ohio University Geography Department
C. L. Colmer
U.S
Ohio
West Lake Shore
East Lake Shore
East Central West Central Central
Northeast
Cleveland
Hospital notes list numerous patients from multiple towns
The document records admissions and discharges of many individuals across Athens Glouster Columbus Amesville Radchite Jacksonville and other Ohio towns. Names include Mr and Mrs John Pence Mr and Mrs Thomas Fetters Miss Jo Emily Thornton James Riddlebarger and Lanella Gwilym with locations from Athens to Columbus and Mount Carmel Hospital West.
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John Pence
Athens
Thomas Fetters
Robert Cinquepaimi
Glouster
Robert Whitlatch
Columbus
Ronald Easler
Alma Johnson
Frank Hook
Bernard North
Nelsonville
Dorothy Love
New Straitsville
Clara Grinstead
Mary Reid
Millfield
Kacy Carter
New Plymouth
Jo Emily Thornton
Kenneth Graham
Buchtel
Lanella Gwilym
Mount Carmel Hospital
Four injured in Meigs County one car crash near Pomeroy
A single vehicle accident on Township Road 130 near Pomeroy injured four people. John E. Partlow, 18, drove a cart that struck an embankment and, along with three passengers, was hospitalized or treated and released. Robert T. Baker, 15, Maple Street, Middleport, remained admitted in satisfactory condition.
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Pomeroy
State Highway Patrol
John E. Partlow
Partlow
Veterans Memorial Hospital
State Patrol
Robert T. Baker
Maple Street
Middleport
del P.call
Pleasant Ridge
Gary L. Preddy
Two Lancaster Teens Injured in Clear Creek Road Crash
Timothy E. Shirley 17 and Larry E. Barnhart 16 were treated at Hocking Valley Community Hospital after a midnight collision on Clear Creek Road about four miles from Route 33. Shirley said another car forced him off the road.
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Logan
Lancaster
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Clear Creek
Hocking County
Athens Municipal Court Cases Summary
Lawrence Clark of The Plains faced a disorderly conduct by intoxication charge with $25 and costs. Mrs William Rodgers of 98 N Lancaster St charged with trespassing and $10 and costs. John R K Cornell of Athens Route 5 faced telephone harassment with $100 and costs and 15 days in jail suspended if law abiding for one year. George Levingston Dean Levingson and Donald Legg of Columbus charged with robbery. case dismissed with costs to state. warrants issued for failure to appear.
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Athens
Lawrence Clark
the Plains
William Rodgers
Lancaster St
al Carpenter
John RK Cornell
George Levingston
Dean Levingson
Donald Legg
All of
Columbus
Sheriff's Department
Wellston Mayors Fines and Public Notices
A compiled list shows fines and bonds issued by Wellston and surrounding towns. Names include Charles P. Taborn Henry Coleman Laird R Gregory Douglas Lee Angles Timothy D. Justice Robert J. Ousley Gary S. Grant Henry L. Steinbeck Harold E. Waugh Timothy F. Burroughs and others from Wellston Pomeroy Bancroft Lansing West Columbia and more with offenses ranging from intoxication marijuana possession improper backing speeding open flask and dis orderly conduct. Several items note bonds or waivers with amounts from 10 to 300 and safety equipment or registration failures noted.
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Charles P. Taborn
Hamden
Henry Coleman
McArthur
Route 2
Anate
Laird R. Gregory
S. Wisconsin Ave
Douglas Lee Angles
Wellston
Timothy D. Justice
Jackson
Robert J. Ousley
Gary S. Grant
Albany
Henry L. Steinbeck
Martin di Gallipolis
Harold E. Waugh
E. 10Th St
Timothy F. Burroughs
Speed
Pomeroy
Child Drowns At Lake Logan During Beach Visit
A three year old girl, Angela Marie McCarty of Huntington West Virginia, drowned Thursday afternoon in the Lake Logan swimming area. Her body was found by Christina Swisher of Lancaster around 4 40 p.m. Rescue efforts by Southeast Ohio Emergency Service technicians and Park Manager Charles Dalton failed. The funeral will be handled by Frank Smith Funeral Home in Lancaster.
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West Virginia
Lake Logan
Angela Marie McCarty
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Southeast Ohio Emergency Service
Charles Dalton
Paul Thrush
Helen McCarty
Huntington
W.va
Christina Swisher
Lancaster
Drives Raise Funds for Ohio Mental Health Group
Two local drives collected 345.50 for the Ohio Association of Mental Health. In Deanville Beverly Campbell chaired a $42 effort, and in The Plains Mrs. Donald Turrill led a $303.50 drive. Cliff Robert, honorary Mental Health Month Chairman, thanked the organizers. The association has 25 Ohio chapters and focuses on funding community services and expanding volunteer involvement.
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Ohio Association of Mental Health
Deanville
Beverly Campbell
Donald Turrill
Plains
Cliff Robertson
Mental Health Association
Ohio
Robertson
Chesterhill Festival Opens With Parade and Music
The Chesterhill Volunteer Fire Department festival begins tonight at 5 o clock with games entertainment and refreshments. A Saturday parade also starts at 5 p m and all events take place at the elementary school playground.
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Chesterhill
Chesterhill Volunteer Fire Department
Eastern Band Sets Tag Day
Eastern High School band members preparing for tag day meet at the school at 8 30 a m Saturday They should wear band T shirts and bring a container for donations The event supports the school's band program and public fundraising efforts.
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Chester — All Eastern High School
Hymn Sing Planned at Hartford Camp Grounds
Hymn sing by Don Hayman and the Country Hymntimers at Church of Christ in Christian Union Camp Grounds Hartford W Va Sunday at 2 p m. Everyone welcome. correction issued for divorce Knott case custody to husband not wife. Jacksonville Ladies Auxiliary Eagles dance Saturday 9 p m to 1 a m Nite Hawks to play, $1 50 door.
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Don Hayman
Country Hymntimers
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Sunday Messenger
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Jacksonville
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Emergency runs report from Athens and surrounding squads
Fire squads from Athens New Haven Middleport and Wellston respond to multiple calls on Thursday. Mrs Cheryl Leuschel 20 was injured at 688 E State St and transported to O Bleness Hospital. Francis Kearns 49 was sent from Hartford to Holzer Medical Center. Louie Hawkins reported dead at Dead Mans Curve. Duchess Bar burglary at East Broadway under investigation. items include 15 fifths of liquor. Bar owners are Brenda and Marvin Myers from McArthur Route 2.
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Congress St
O'Bleness
State St
Carl Seipel
State
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Hartford
Holzer Medical Center
Middleport
Louie Hawkins
Wellston
Duchess Bar
East Broadway
Brenda and
Marvin Myers
McArthur
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