Local economy outlooks vary in Athens Ohio
Several Athens area business leaders describe a slow market with some pockets of improvement. Litton ABS reports orders up recently but overall demand remains weak and layoffs loom. OU enrollment and state funding woes threaten a broader economic downturn for the community.
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Dearth
Litton
Alex
Jeff Jarvis
Jarvis
Mena Lowenstein
Ohio University
Lowenstein
Athens
Ohio Bureau of Employment Services
Ken Elliott
Ohio
Elliott
Deadline Nears For Flood Plan As County Votes On Program
Athens County communities race to meet a July 1 deadline to join the National Flood Insurance program. Athens, Nelsonville, and Glouster indicate participation, while Chauncey and Jacksonville may opt out. The program carries federal funding sanctions for nonparticipation, and towns must adopt strict land use and zoning rules to stay in.
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Robert Ekey Messenger
Athens County
Athens
Nelsonville
Glouster
Chauncey
Jacksonville
Charles Wadley
Naomi Hartley
Savings and Loan
Farmer’s Home Administratiee Veterans Administra
Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley
Republican program recruits candidates for 1976 races
The state party plans recruitment events at the Holiday Inn in Lancaster next Tuesday. Kent McGough, state party chairman, says staff and legislative leaders will visit eight cities to form recruitment committees to target districts held by the opposition. A two hour seminar for county leaders and local workers will follow.
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Holiday Inn
Lancaster
Kent McGough
McGough
Toddler Sunsuits Sale Price Reduced
Child sun suits for boys and girls in sizes 6 to 24 months priced at 3 dollars on sale. Made of 65 percent polyester and 35 percent cotton, regular price 4 dollars 50 cents. Limited stock.
Men s Dept Sale Creates Bargain Bonanza Across Staples
Storewide markdowns feature items from dress locks to boys shirts pants and jeans with varied fibers and sizes. Promotions include regular prices slashed to 1.88 2.88 and up to 20 percent off on select textile goods.
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Republican
Obelk
Bobbie Brooks
Jamada
Children’s Dept
P.J
Men’s Dept
Suis Pacs
Sele
Pauline Denim Wintuk
Bargain
North Court Street
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