East State Street widening eyed with county funds
Athens officials report county likely will allocate 156000 of remaining Issue 1 funds for the East State Street project. City Councilman Greg Hill says federal rules may allow a 10 foot median with four 11 foot lanes, boosting pedestrian safety as state funds support widening from Strathmore Boulevard to Heck's. The county may finalize the transfer next week after CDA funding news.
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Athens
Ohio Transportation Department
Marietta
Greg Hill
Clyde Bronson
Karen Harvey
Hill
East State
Roads Qualify For Aid in County Projects
County roads 7 20 110 and 19 meet High Hazard Program guidelines with 90 percent funding. Maiden says final steps for funds will come next week. Road 7 aims to straighten a curve near Athens Tyr Road 249. Road 110 plans a bank cut for better visibility. Road 20 re-aligns a curve east of Route 33 overpass. Road 19 would widen an intersection near Route 56.
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Maiden
Johnson Road
Athens Tyr
Poston Road
Dover Two
Strouds Run Road
Radford Road
Missionary Will Speak at Chester Church of God
Special church services will be held at the Church of God in Chester with Brother Robert Thom, a Capetown Africa missionary, as guest speaker. Evening services are 7 o clock Saturday and Sunday, with a Sunday 11 am service. The public is invited.
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Chester
Church of God In
Robert Thom
Capetown
Africa
Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship International
Hocking Valley Motor Lodge
Nelsonville
Ohio
John
Marilyn Hauck
Granville
Hauck
Buckeye Association of
Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International
Newark
Athens
Richland
Support Sought for Accelerated Appalachian Highway Completion
Southeastern Ohio Chamber of Commerce executives heard a push to speed the Appalachian Highway project. G Kenner Bush cited 67 miles of gaps including a 37 mile Cincinnati to Piketon stretch near a $4.4 billion uranium facility under construction next month. An estimated 6,000 workers will be needed. regional meetings are planned, with first set for April 7 in Waverly.
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Steve Robb
Southeastern Ohio Chamber of Commerce
G. Kenner Bush
Southeastern Ohio Regional Council
Ohio
Bush
Cincinnati
Piketon
Chambers of Commerce
Waverly
Lake White
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Parkersburg
Chamber Ex
Fred Palmer
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Gary Stacey
Battelle Institute
Columbus
State crews repair crumbling routes near Athens
State highway crews in Athens County have been working almost daily for two weeks on Routes 56 and 682 damaged by winter and thaw. Transport chief Ira Burnfield said a new top on Route 56 held up, while patches on other sections fail under heavy traffic. He expects hot mix plants to reopen in three weeks to rebuild bases and resurface bad spots.
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Amey Messenger
State Highway Division
Athens
Ira Burnfield
Transportation Department
Athens County
Burnfield
Vinton County
SS Ana
Athens County Highway Garage
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Top Prices Paid at Athens Sales
The Athens Livestock Sales Inc auction saw record highs since last spring. Feeder steers topped $42.50, with cattle up $2 to $4, slaughter cows up $2 to $3, hogs steady to 50 cents lower, and lambs modestly higher. Prices included feeder steers 27.50 to 42.50, slaughter heifers 29.50 to 33, feeder heifers 22.34, slaughter bulls 33 to 35.20, feeder bulls 24 to 41.50, utility cows 27.75 to 30.50, canner and cutter cows 21.50 to 27.75, veals 61.50 to 65, slaughter lambs 50 to 52.25, feeder lambs 48 to 49.50, barrows and gilts 39.25 to 39.75, light sows 30.25 to 32.75, and pigs by the head 0.98 to 2.5.
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Athens Livestock Sales Inc
On Campus Housing Advantages Discussed
Ohio University administrators led a housing seminar noting dorm living costs and contracts. Dr. James Hartman cited enrollment projections and rural location affecting enrollment. Arthur Gibson outlined the current contract and exemptions. Joel Rudy described dorm services. Matt Skellenger urged caution with contracts and landlords. A second session on non dorm housing was announced.
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Scott Lavelle
Ohio University
OU Ombudsman
Athens Community Relations Commission
Student Senate
Nelson Commons
James Hartman
Robert King
King
Arthur Gibson
Joel Rudy
Membership Pins Awarded by Philadorian Lodge 157
Nelsonville lodge members received 60, 50, and 25 year pins. Darrel West and Edward Mingus presented 60 year pins to Joe L. Galvin and 25 year pins to Leonard Cooley Corwin Cookson Dr. Harry Radin and Raymond Foughty. James D Knight also received a 60 year pin from his son.
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Nelsonville
Philadorian Lodge
Darrel West
Edward Mingus
Joe L. Galvin
Leonard Cooley
Corwin Cookson
Harry Radin
Raymond Foughty
James D. Knight
Guard of Royal Arch
Lodge
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Bill Korner
David Jacoby
The
East Pta
Associated Press
West Virginia
U.S
Messenger Publishing Co
Claas
Tkthons, Obie
RC Cola
Superior
Matt Skellenger
Outside Housing Commission
Gibson
Skellenger
Church of the Good Shepherd
Robert Young
Sree
Sanka
General Foods Corporation
Seaarl van Cane Wadanes
Oie Corporation
P.O
Kankanee
Illinois
G.F.C
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