Ohio University building renovations delayed in three projects
OU reports delays in renovations for Lindley Hall Memorial Auditorium and the former Athens Messenger building after bids failed to meet state affirmative action rules. New bids may be sought in late August with work starting in September if funds are reappropriated. only tunnel work on campus and Carnegie Hall proceeds this summer.
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Ohio University
W. Charles Culp
Lindley Hall
Memorial Auditorium
Athens Messenger
Ohio Depart
University
Bentley Hall
Ohio General Assembly
Culp
Carnegie Hall
State Controlling Board
Shelly and Sands win two highway projects in Ohio bids
The Ohio Department of Transportation sold two widening and resurfacing projects valued over 375000 to Shelly and Sands of Zanesville. The Athens and Washington Counties five part job covering 212400 is led by a 193447 bid with completion by October 15.
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Shelly
Sands
Athens
Washington
Hocking
State Department of Transportation
Bureau of Contract Sales
Shelly and Sands
Zanesville
F. H. Brewer Co
Lancaster
Logan
Brewer
Gallia County
Meigs
Vinton
Shelly Co
Thornville
Athens County
Meigs and Vinton
Washington County
Belpre
Albany
Veteran Messenger carrier builds business sense for Wade Poffenbarger
Wade Fredrick Poffenbarger II of 1 Alexander St. began delivering The Messenger on July 14, 1966, now nearly seven years on the route. The Athens High School sophomore says the job teaches kindness, accuracy, and money handling while exposing him to varied people. his mother adds the position hones responsibility and business skills. He enjoys roller skating and riding a unicycle and has four sisters: Judy, Jane, Joan, and Candy.
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Wade Fredrick Poffenbarger II
Alexander St
Wade
Athens High School
Judy
Jane
Joan
Candy
Regional Government Opposition voiced by Rep Ball in Morgan Co
State Rep Claire Buzz Ball argues against regional government plans to split Ohio into 11 service districts and against appointing county coroners and engineers or eliminating the county treasurer. He calls for keeping elected officials and returning more revenues to local levels. He also discusses ethics disclosure and collective bargaining.
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Mcconnellville
Claire Buzz Ball
Morgan County Two Trustees and Clerks Association
Ohio
Ball
Ohio Commission On
Man cited for failure to yield at Route 50E Route 33 crash
Robert Turnbull, 31, Urbana, Ill., was cited by Athens police for failure to yield after a two car crash at 6 07 p m at the Route 50E Route 33 interchange Turnbull attempted a left turn onto Route 33 and crossed into the path of Kennison Saunders 24 Little Hocking There were no injuries
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Robert Turnbull
Urbana
Ill
Athens
Turnbull
Kennison Saunders
Little Hocking
Athens Chamber Eyes Attracting Businesses And Highway Conference
The Athens Chamber plans to update industrial site data and contact potential movers to attract business. It will coordinate with Southern and Eastern Ohio groups for a fall highway construction conference. Board members, meeting July 11, also heard from Messenger publisher G. Kenner Bush on regional road projects and kicked off a membership drive targeting 50 to 60 prospects.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Bill Algeo
Chamber
Chamber Board of Directors
Athens County
Ohio
Athens Chamber
David Horr
Horr
Messenger
G. Kenner Bush
Harr
Pete Good
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Debbie Hrouda
O’bleness Memorial Hospital
John Zealand
Kenneth Smart
Guysville
Ann Pryor
Russell Dorr
Susan O'Leary
Barry Jenkins
Lee Roach
Parl Marcum
Genevieve Jeffries
Jennifer Tubaugh
Wilbur Young
Ann Borchart
Nancy McKabb
Larry Mann
Larry Willard
Raymond Brickles
Mary Balch
Barbara Richards
James Sweeney
Betty Coon
Orville Stover
Wade Poffenbarger
Pale Yene Ta
Dad
Aramis
Pe Tey
N. Court St. Athens
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