More Efficient Government Won't Bring Tax Cuts By Tom Price
Athens officials push efficiency to improve city services and law enforcement rather than cut local taxes. Mayor Barrett notes progress in low cost housing, police reorganization, and curbside infrastructure while seeking federal aid, new equipment, and cooperative solutions with county officials amid ongoing traffic, crime, and development challenges.
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Driving Charge Dropped in Athens Court
The case against John Porter 52 Athens Route 3 for driving while intoxicated was dismissed by Judge Franklin Sheeter due to a defective affidavit. Other actions include Joseph Collins 55 Zaleski pleading guilty to public intoxication and DWI with a $25 fine and costs, plus bond for July 18 hearings.
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Vote 18 changes highlighted in Rotary Club talk
Athens Rotary Club heard Judge Lowell B. Howard discuss the 26th Amendment lowering voting age to 18 and Ohio Senate Bill 400. He explained 21 as age of majority stems from English tradition and cited the Newcomerstown mayoral paradox regarding marriage consent.
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Struthers Chief Targets Bingo, Liquor Sales in Private Clubs
Police Chief Nicholas Polito orders a crackdown on bingo games and Sunday liquor sales in private clubs and enforces Ohio blue laws on Sunday retailing. The move follows an FBI exposure of a large dice operation in the Youngstown suburb on June 24.
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Weather Summary From Ohio University River Site Data
Yesterday high 82 and low 66 with 0.20 inches of rain. Today 9 a.m. humidity 76 percent. Month to date 1.36 inches, normal 4.57. Year to date 22.44 inches, 1.87 inches above normal. Sunset 8:57 p.m., sunrise 6:13 a.m. Barometer 30.30 inches at 9 a.m. Data from Hockin River sites via Ohio University Geography Department.
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Service station to tow away junk cars for free
Athens business owner James Fletcher plans a community clean up by towing away junk cars at no charge. On Aug. 5 his team at Jim's Ashland Service will remove dilapidated vehicles within city limits using a donated wrecker, transporting them to Landot Auto Parts with police and mayoral support.
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OU President Sets Recommendations on Women at Ohio U
OU President Claude R. Sowle released recommendations from Beverly Price focusing on women's status. Goals for hiring women in OU positions were approved as non quotas, with emphasis on Athens residents and a clearinghouse for contract openings. The plan includes annual status reports, studies by departments, and expansion of equal opportunity programs coordination.
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Sheriff Cruiser Crashes After Stop Sign Collision Near Kenton
Hardin County Sheriff Harold Shields says a cruiser carrying him and two deputies collided with an 81 year old driver who ran a stop sign seven miles north of Kenton on Route 30. No injuries were reported. the elderly driver and a woman in another car were cited.
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