County weighs sales tax to fund emergency medical service
Athens County commissioners discussed a possible half cent sales tax to raise more than 150000 dollars for Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Service which operates four stations and five ambulances. Other options include a real estate tax or a five dollar license fee increase, with referenda possible. The health department seeks over 17000 dollars for dental hearing and vision projects as part of the broader funding requests.
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George Lovell
Athens County
Coun
Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Service
Joe
Kasler
Sanitarian
Health Department
Commission
James Edwards
Albany
Michael Nolan
Edwards
Max Adkins
Hocking Acres
Gerald W. Bayha
Board of Health
Helen Baker
Willard Barnes
Waterloo
Vinton County
Refugee Families Arrive in Athens Ohio University Committee Leads Aid
Refugee families from Vietnam arrive in Athens with the OU Vietnam Refugee Resettlement Committee coordinating housing language training and job support. The group expects about 50 people with initial needs in food and transportation as Ohio officials offer state-level help. Local volunteers will assist with language classes child activities and cultural orientation as city leaders monitor resources and safety.
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Kathe Cairns
Ohio University
Athens
Athens-Ohio University Vietnam
Shirley D'Auria
Washington, D. C
Ms. D'Auria
Ms. D’adria
Vietnam
Reiff
Donald Barrett
Ohio
Richard Celeste
Claire
Ball
Barrett
Tucker Named Associate Dean of Faculties at Ohio University
Dr. Joseph B. Tucker is appointed associate dean of faculties at Ohio University effective July 1. A 12 year OU faculty member and current chair of the Government Department, Tucker has served in multiple Regents studies and budgeting projects and authored research on higher education governance. He holds a PhD and MA from Illinois and a BA from Ohio Wesleyan.
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Joseph B. Tucker
Ohio University
Taylor Culbert
Regents
Tucker
Board of Regents
Ohio
Faculty Senate
Curriculum Council
University Committee
Baker Fund
University of Illinois
Ohio Wesleyan
Purdue University
Ohio House approves law to secure federal railway funds
The Ohio House, by 84 to 3, passes a constitutional amendment enabling the state or municipalities to subsidize ConRail operations to save more than 800 miles of track slated for abandonment. The measure aims to access $90 million in federal subsidies and moves to the Senate for potential November ballot approval.
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Ohio House
Columbus, Ohio
Congress
Consolidated Rail Corp
ConRail
Penn Central
Northeast
Midwest
Ohio
Ers
Ohio House to Vote on No-Fault Auto Insurance Bill
The Ohio House Insurance Committee planned a vote on a no-fault auto insurance bill. Critics warn tighter lawsuit limits may raise costs despite faster payments. Testimony contrasted Florida’s reduced claims with higher averages and Oregon’s no-fault elements without court access restrictions.
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Columbus, Ohio
House
Ohio
William E. Hinig
Philadelphia
House Insurance, Utilities and Financial Institutions Committee
Hinig
Cleveland
Craig Spangenberg
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers
Spangenberg
Florida
Oregon
Area Youths at Boys State
Seven area boys are among 1,300 attending Buckeye Boys State at Ohio University this week. From Athens High School are Fred Lacy elected to the supreme court Sam Diliberto elected mayor of Ingersoll City Phil Taylor assistant county recorder and Tad Grover city athletic director. Nelsonville York High School reps are Gary Carter a state highway patrolman and Walter David Mitchell city treasurer. Jan K Hooper from Trimble High School was elected a county sheriff.
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Buckeye Boys
Ohio University
Athens High School
Fred Lacy
Supreme Court
Sam Diliberto
Ingersoll City
Phil Taylor
Tad Grover
Nelsonville-York High School
Gary Carter
Walter David Mitchell
Jan K. Hooper
Trimble High School
The Athens Messenger Publishing Rates and Address
The Athens Messenger lists print and mail rates for daily and Sunday editions. Delivery options include carrier and tube route with weekly and monthly pricing, plus post office mailing options for Ohio, West Virginia, and national addresses. The paper is entered as second class matter under the 1918 act and mail should be sent to The Messenger Publishing Co. in Athens Ohio.
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Associated Press
D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
US & Possessions
Athens
the Messenger Publishing Co
Johnson Road
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Hocking, Athens, Perry
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Fairway Oaks
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Alice Curtis
Legal Aid Board
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Con- Rail
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Rocky River
Betts
Arthur Wilkowski
Toledo
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WMPO
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Chauncey, Ohio
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