Plains Women Join Fire Department as First Female Firefighters
Michelle Horvath Karen Baker and Rosalie Gilkey complete firefighting training and become Athens County's first full fledged women firefighters. They joined amid initial resistance from some male members and auxiliary partners who doubted women would stay in the role. The training covered pumper operation ladders breathing apparatus and firefighting basics with emphasis on hydrant water systems. Additional EMS training is planned with EMT Ambulance courses opening next month for Plains residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Bob Wilson Jr
The
Plains
Michelle Horvath
Plains Volunteer Fire Department
Clyde Baker
Richard
Joe Struble
Chauncey
Clyde Jarvis
McDonald
Athens Education Association
Beverly Derbyshire
Roberta Brooks
Ohio U
Union Furnace
Athens County
New Marshfield
Jacksonville
Trimble and
Glouster
City to fund administration costs for housing rehab program
City Council may allocate up to 1250 from Community Development Act funds to Tri County CAA to administer a 25000 housing rehabilitation loan program for rental and owner occupied housing. City officials meet with agency reps to finalize an arrangement and Burns notes possible expansion to 50000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County Community Action Agency
Tri-County
CAA
Burns
Donald Barrett
Joe Johnson
Johnson
Community Development Act
Round Bale Seminar Friday at Harry Conrad farm
Logan The Hocking Soil and Water Conservation District sponsors a round bale hay making demonstration Friday at 6 p.m. on Keller Road in Hocking County near Route 93. Attendees learn about year round labor reduction and outside winter feeding, with refreshments provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking
School Staff Honors Mrs Dorothy McDonald Teacher
Dorothy McDonald was honored by teachers and school staff for exemplary service. The ceremony recognized her dedication and impact on students and the school community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Dorothy McDonald
Canoe Trip Deadline Extended for Rio Grande College
Rio Grande College and Community College extend the wilderness canoe trip registration to July 7 for an Aug 1 14 voyage into Ontario Canada. Cost 285 dollars includes transport lodging and meals a 100 dollar non refundable deposit required. Nine participants will gain three credits in outdoor education. Dr Bruce Curtis and Bob Willey guide the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Rio Grande College/Community College
Queticc
Ontario
Canada
Rio Grande College-Community College
uetice-Superior
Bruce Curtis
Bob Willey
Curtis
Columbia College
Columbia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sears
Amenca
Vrs
Ohio
Spring St
Nelsonville
Athens
State St
Steve Robb
EMTA
Plains Area
Baker
Jerry Ziegler
Plains Key
Randy Adams
John Baughman
Paul Dixon
Charles Gilkey
Cecil Gillette
Ralph Goldsberry
Edward Hornsby
Charles Horvath
Bruce Burns
Phyllis Katz
Richard Horvath
Terry Houk
David Lewis
William Matters
Charles McCallister
Greg McCall
Lennie McKibben
Jim Michael
Cecil Newsom
Don Newsome
Bob Scott
Ralph Six Jr
David Williams
Gary Williams
David Willoughby
Jeff Ziegler
RE Bowser
Jeff Goldsberry
Robert Casto
O’bleness Memorial Hospital
American Heart Association
Richard Brooks
Casto
Brooks
Central Ohio Heart Association
Columbus
Rhodes
Dusty Rhodes
New York Giants
RBI
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!