Bypass Project Bids Opening On Calendar
Ohio DOT announces bid opening for the Athens bypass section from Stimson Avenue to Richland Avenue on August 24. The 1.6 mile segment includes Route 682 extension toward Perry Street with a $12.5 million cost funded by Federal and state sources, and requires a two-year construction period with traffic maintained.
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Athens
Ohio Transportation Department
Stimson Avenue
Richland Avenue
ODOT
Samson
Richland
Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center
Perry Street
Metro
Stimson
Samson Avenue
Hooper Street
Rock Riffle
BG_ Danis Co
Dayton
Hocking River
Blackburn Road
Senate Finance Committee Wins Senate Backing on Tax Bill
The Senate Finance Committee led by Sen. Russell B. Long gains broad support as debates test the measure. The full Senate has mostly rejected moves to cut tax incentives benefiting wealthy investors, while 23 amendments were reviewed with only one defeated. The panel also moved to ease a 1974 SSN restriction for government use and renews pollution-control tax relief.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Russell B. Long
D-La
Finance Committee
Internal Revenue Service
Treasury
Long
Wellston City Clerk Exam Notice and Booster Meeting
The Wellston Civil Service Commission will hold a city clerk exam in Room 200 at Wellston High School on Aug 11 at 9am Applicants may obtain and file applications at the city clerk’s office 8am to 5pm and in the mayor’s office 9am to 4pm by Aug 9 at 9am The Alexander Band Boosters plan a 7 30 pm meeting Monday in the high school band room.
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Wellston
Wellston Owil Service Commission
Wellston High School
Alexander
Piqua Historical Area Reveals Indian Heritage and Figures
The Piqua Historical Area in Ohio preserves Indian heritage with the Historic Indian Museum and John Johnston home open for tours. Visitors can ride the General Harrison canal boat along the Miami and Erie Canal. Open April to October with modest admission and a color booklet available from the Ohio Historical Society.
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John Johnston
Piqua
Ohio
Great
Miami River
Houte 66
United States
Johnston
Piqua Historical Area
Oniall
The
Ohio Historical Society
Public Information Office
Ohio His Center
I-71
17Th Avenue
Columbus
Meetings to Decide Fate Of Swine Flu Program
Washington AP reports executives of drug and insurance industries are meeting with health officials in a last ditch bid to save the swine flu vaccination program. insurers weigh up to 75 million in liability coverage with premiums 2 to 40 million. four vaccine makers seek full coverage and government funding.
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Washington
David Mathews
Merrell National Laboratories
Delano Meriwether
Meriwether
Censorship in Schools Stirs Parents and Teachers Debate
Robert F. Hogan of the National Council of Teachers of English cites lack of communication and fear of losing parental authority as drives behind efforts to censor reading lists. He notes trust in teachers declined with unionization and urges open dialogue and community engagement to educate both sides.
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Robert F. Hogan
National Council of Teachers of English
Hogan
Ohio University
Silas Manners
Thelma Conley
Kanawa County
Stanley Lindberg
Marge Keslar
Southeastern Ohio Council of Teachers of English
James E. Davis
Office of
Ohio schools gain first federal funds for community education
The Ohio Department of Education and three agencies receive 97,300 in federal grants to develop community education efforts. Funds support model projects in Southeastern Ohio Regional Education Service Agency, statewide seminars, and local district initiatives including Evergreen Local School District.
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State Department of Education
Ohio
Martin W. Essex
Essex
Athens
National Community Education Advisory Council
Southeastern Ohio Regional Education Service Agency
The
Department of Education
Evergreen
Fulton County
Fort Frye
Ohio Department of Education
Athens County Social Security Pays $1.28 Million Monthly
Athens County residents receive $1,279,107 in monthly Social Security benefits. Ed Peterson, county Social Security manager, notes 3,385 retired workers and 711 disabled, plus many under 65 and under 18 receiving payments. Benefits rose 6.4 percent starting July. Residents may call 592-4440 to learn more or file a claim.
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Athens County
Ed Peterson
Athens
Peterson
Gasoline Taxes Distributed to Counties and Townships
The state auditor distributed 4.6 million dollars in July gasoline taxes to counties and townships. Each of 1,320 townships got 1,200 dollars and each of 88 counties received 35,000 dollars. Municipalities were excluded due to revised vehicle registration figures and will receive distributions early next month.
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Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Tom Ferguson
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