Subdivision Plans and Road Program Update At Logan
Hocking County commissioners reviewed preliminary plans for a new subdivision Lake Moor addition in Falls Two and discussed the county road program. They began an inquiry into trash disposal near the courthouse and eyed a one lane crossing over a dam. Commissioner Mara outlined sealing delays and parking lot paving plans. Officials approved extra salaries for the county recorder and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lovell
Logan
Hocking
Harold Drummond
George Mara
Drummond
Christopher E. Veidt
Hide-Away-Hills, Inc
Mara
James McLain
John Bumgardner
Commission
Otto Shaw
Police Probe Entry and Vandalism in Wellston
Wellston police investigate breaking and entering at the city recreation building in City Park. Entry used a pried east window screen. chalk line and a 100-foot tape missing. A mower was damaged by motor oil in fuel. Another incident: Jeffy A. Zinn of Hamden is uninjured after a car collision at Fourteenth Street with Timothy Saltsman of Wellston. both said they had green lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
Jeffy A. Zinn
Hamden
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Timothy Saltsman
Glouster Residents Charged In Drug Arrests
In cooperation with Glouster police, Athens County Deputies charged three Glouster men with drug crimes. John Gardner faced possession of hallucinogens and keeping a vehicle for transporting drugs with arraignment set for July 24 and bond at 5500. Other arrestees Mark Christman and William charged with marijuana possession as drug investigations continue. Denzel E. Smith pleaded innocent to DUI in Hocking County Court with a hearing set for August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster Police
Athens County Sheriff's Deputies
Glouster
John Gardner
Athens County
Mark Christman
William
Paul Brown
Brown
Logan
Akron
Hocking
Denzel E. Smith
James Stilwell
Bank Assets Increase To Record 7 Million
First National Bank reports total assets of 7,153,841.58 at close of business June 29. Directors approve a cash dividend of 3 per share to shareholders of record July 13 and a 50 percent stock dividend boosting authorized shares to 7,500 subject to stockholder and National Bank regulator approval. President Michael L. Robinson notes earnings will be retained for growth as deposits rise. The bank is affiliated with Great Lakes Bancshares, Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
First National Bank
Board of Directors
Michael L. Robinson
Great Lakes Bancshares, Inc
Meigs Jail Remodeling Planned with 100000 in Funds
Meigs County to remodel the jail and sheriff’s quarters with a 100000 funding package from state federal and local sources. Plans call for first floor upgrades and sheriff office changes with possible future women and juvenile areas on the second floor. Architect Besley Lee and Vargo of Marietta to draft. construction to start soon. Sheriff Hartenbach welcomes the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Robert Clark
Bernard Fultz
Department of Justice
Ohio Community and Economic Development Department
Besley, Lee and Vargo
Marietta
Robert Hartenbach
Mason County Deeds and Transfers Summary
Deed transfers involve multiple parcels in Mason County across Hannan Clendenin Cooper Lewis Graham and Waggener districts. Transfers include Stanley Brothers Inc to Billy Edmonds Jr Matthew Russell and Donna Morris Laura Escue and relatives Gerald Warner and Madonna Warner Jon Bessie Escue Patsy Escue Laura Escue Kenneth Morris and Lula Morris, James Weaver from Zuspan, Charles Ord, David Ball, Paul Darst, Jerry Mayes, and Snodgrass interests plus Gilbert Smith Jr receiving a tract and Robert Smith a lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Brothers Inc
Hannan
Billy Eugene Edmonds Jr
Matthew Russell
Donna Jean Morris
Melvin
Mary Supple
Clendenin
Gerald H
Madonna Warner John
Bessie Escue
Charles
Patsy Escue
Laura Jane Escue
Woodrow
Evelyn Bush
Kenneth C
Lula Belle K. Morris
William G
Linda C. Zuspan
James D
Ruth N. Weaver
West Virginia Telephone Company
Graham
Charles R
Lena V. Ord
Clinton E
Marjorie Lucille Hickman
Cooper
Michael Lynn
Sharon Marie Rodgers
Nora Keister
David L
Karin Ball Orval
Jane Fielder
Lewis
Jackie L
Debra Simkins Ray
Josephine Foose
Paul Joseph
Mary Ann Darst
Virgil W
Virgie A. Smith
Jerry L
Linda Mayes
George M
Bonnie D. Snodgrass
Gilbert and
Jessie Smith Sr
Gilbert Smith Jr
Gilbert
Robert Charles Smith
Campground Brush Fire Burns Two Lots on Route 664S
Logan fire crews responded to Lost Hollow Camp Ground on Route 664S at 1 25 p m Thursday after a campfire ignited brush. Two lot sites burned but the fire was out on arrival of firefighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Lost Hollow
Mishaps Reported By Sheriff
County sheriff reports two accidents on Wednesday. At 5:25 p.m. near Racine on Route 124 and Route 328, Jeffrey Miller and Patricia Sayre, both Racine residents, collided causing extensive damage. At 6:55 p.m. in Salisbury Township on Route 33, Aaron Sayre of Pomeroy struck Lorinda Seth of Pomeroy. investigation continues with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Sheriff's Department
Racine
Jeffrey L. Miller
Patricia J. Sayre
Salsbury Township
Ben Kesterson
Aaron L. Sayre
Main Street
Lorinda Seth
Scouts Return From Iowa Trip Minus One Leased Bus
Scout Troop 67 from Nelsonville returned home early after a bus engine failure in Stuart Iowa four days earlier. One scout Jimmy Wend suffered a broken leg. assistant scoutmaster Jeff Horning flew home. Scouts earned money in soybean fields and parents planned fundraising to cover about $800 bus cost while townspeople hosted meals and activities in Stuart. The 17 day tour covered 4884 miles across 13 states to the Grand Tetons and Rocky Mountain parks. Complications with engine replacement halted repairs on the leased bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Stuart
Iowa
Jimmy Wend
Jeff Horning
Grand Tetons
Rocky Mountain
Shooting Incident Reported at Duchess Restaurant
Wellston police cooperate with Jackson County sheriff in probing a 7 05 p m shooting at the Duchess Restaurant. Eight to 12 shots rang out from outside and inside the bar after an altercation. No injuries. Two suspects fled in a car but were later captured near Beaver, Pike County, by the State Highway Patrol and returned for questioning before charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
Jackson County Sheriff's Department
Duchess
Max Downard
State Highway Patrol
Beaver
Pike County
Logan Bar Raided for Operating After Hours in Logan
City police entered the Last Chance Bar on W Hunter St at 3 07 a m and confiscated beer and cash found on the bar. Owners charged with operating after hours as license requires 2 30 a m closing. Charles Elkins of the State Liquor Control Board will pick up the evidence and file charges. A local hearing is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan — City
Last Chance
W. Hunter St
Charles Elkins
State Liquor Control Board
Jackson County Fair Attendance Climbs on Day Three
The Jackson County Fair reports higher attendance than last year with 1 176 on Tuesday and 1 696 on Wednesday. Activities included Junior Fair beef cattle judging, rabbit show, harness racing, forestry helicopter demonstrations, and first aid operations by Wellston firefighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
Jackson County
Fair Board
Johnnie Wolfe
Ohio Division of Forestry
Smokey the Bear
William Sims
Forestry Division
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C. S. Headrett
First National Bank of
Akron Man
Acousticon
South High ST
Columbus
Ohio
Meigs
Mason County
Retes
Eddie St. Clair
Hocking County
St. Clair
John Moore
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
Peoples Bank
Kroger
Bob Hollenbaugh
Forestry Department
Roger Brooks
Joe Hardesty
Grafton Exline
Earl McCoy
The
Wellston Fire Department
Max Jolly
Ion Pour
Bob Mathews
Earl F. Mathews, Inc
John J. Lavelle
Robert S. Mathews
Elliot St
Dayton Kern
Athens, Ohio
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