Ohio Constitutional Revision Commission Noted By Athens Kiwanis
Mrs. Katie Sowle, member of the Ohio Constitutional Revision Commission, spoke to the Athens Kiwanis Club about the 32-member body and its 10-year mandate begun in 1970 to modernize Ohio’s 1851 constitution. She cited past passings by the General Assembly and on the May primary ballot proposals including annual legislative sessions and capacity to call special sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Meyer
Messenger
Ohio
Katie Sowle
Athens Kiwanis Club
Sowle
Athens League of Women Voters
One Charge Dismissed Forfeits Bond On Two
A Pennsylvania man forfeited bond on two charges and a third charge was dismissed in Athens County Municipal Court. Michael Rosenblum of Pittsburgh paid 33 dollars on intoxication by drugs and 100 dollars on giving false information. A supers possession charge was dismissed with costs paid by the defendant. Several other defendants faced arraignments and pleas with bonds, fines, or continued hearings.
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Pennsylvania
Athens County
Michael Rosenblum
Pittsburgh
Amy Appleby
Cincinnati
Woolworth's
George Tschinkel
George Hubbard
Radford Road
Robert MacDonald
Canada
Sheriff's Department
John M. Cobb
Robert M. Russell
Charleston
Ill
Okey R. Mayle
N. Lancaster Sr
David Wellman
Valley Acres Trailer Park
Glennis M. Boggs
Eric A. Lindgren
Cynthia DeMarco
Jefferson Hall
Richard A. Gray
Replacing Gas Lines In Athens
Columbia Gas of Ohio replaces 230 ft of 6 inch pipe on May Avenue Athens between Elmwood and State Streets. Inspections led by Delbert Adams and performed by C. J. Hughes Construction Co. of Huntington. Estimated cost for three projects totals 17544 dollars.
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Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc
May Avenue
Elmwood
State Streets
E. F. Rothel
Mound Street
Fremont Street
Pine Place
Forest Street
Highland Avenue
Delbert Adams
C. J. Hughes Construction Co
Huntington
W. Va
Rothel
Seven Arrested In Fight At Mill's Ashland Service Station
Middleport police arrested seven people after a street fight at Mill's Ashland Service Station on Locust Street. Adults David Stump and Louie Luden faced multiple charges. George Currey also charged. Four juveniles, from Gallipolis Addison Cheshire, charged with assault and battery and disturbing the peace.
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Middleport
Mill
Ashland
Locust Street
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Paul Miller
J. J. Cremeans
David Stump
Cheshire
Louie Luden
George Currey
Gallipolis
Addison
Cremeans
Miller
Pomeroy
Frank Mills
Stump
Briefcase Stolen From Car on Shafer Street
Alva Johnson of Blackburn Road reported a briefcase stolen from his car on Saturday between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. while parked on Shafer Street. Athens police say the incident is under investigation.
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Alva Johnson
Blackburn Road
Shafer Street
Athens
Three Athens Scouts Earn Eagle Rank in One Week
In the last week three scouts in the Hock Hocking District earned Eagle Scout awards, bringing total local Eagle cohorts since 1970 to 16. David Ashworth of Albany Troop 50, and Glouster Troop 72 members Francis Jarvis and Darrell Christman, along with Frank Grubbs as their scoutmaster, received the honors during ceremonies in Glouster and Albany. District executive Phil Kahler called it a record week for Eagle recognitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Hock-Hocking
Phil Kahler
David Ashworth
Albany
Francis Jarvis
Larry Border
Darrell Christman
Glouster
Frank Grubbs
Ed Lynn
Kootaga Area
Ashworth
Wilbur Conkey
Kahler
Nelsonville Announces Sewer Fee Schedule Effective April 25
The Nelsonville sanitary sewer rental charges set a monthly minimum of 3.25 dollars. Bills apply 1.80 dollars per 1000 gallons for the first 3300, 1.13 dollars per 1000 gallons for the next 30000, and 0.50 dollars per 1000 gallons for all over 33300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Two Youths Are Jailed In Meigs County
Meigs County sheriff reports the arrest of 19 year old Alfred Roush of Letart for contributing to delinquency of a minor. He posted bond and was released. A 16 year old girl from Pomeroy is also held in Meigs County jail on a charge of unruly child.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Sentencing Of Youth Is Deferred In Grand Larceny Case
James Kennedy 18 of W State Street pled guilty in Athens County Common Pleas Court to grand larceny for stealing a sleeping bag a tool chest two car stereo speakers and three tapes from Robert Lively. Sentencing postponed pending a pre sentence investigation report. The Nelsonville Emblem Club holds a Tuesday 8 p.m. business meeting at the Elks Hall per Wanda Green. Nelsonville York High School Class of 1968 plans a Thursday 7 p.m. gathering at Nickie Blackburn 516 W Franklin St for a fifth year reunion. Murray City Alumni Association meets Wednesday 7 p.m. at the Mayor's office. all alumni invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kennedy
W. State Street
Athens County Common Pleas
Robert Lively
Nelsonville Emblem Club
Elks Hall
Wanda Green
Nelsonville- York
Nickie Blackburn
W. Franklin St
Murray City Alumni Association
Athens City Council weighs revenue fund spending plan
City council held a work session to refine proposals for revenue-sharing funds. Police cruiser, street line painting machine, guard rails and City Hall annex remodeling are priority items. Recreation projects include repairing the East State Street house and offices and a picnic area on West State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Phil Goldsberry
Goldsberry
E. State Street
W. State Street
Athens Council Considers Restoring Woodward Parking
The Athens City Council, in two informal committee sessions, voted to pursue removing Woodward Avenue parking spaces again after previous restoration and to raise garbage collection rates for both residential and commercial users. The panel also seeks bicycle paths along the Hocking River and funds for a county mobile dental unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Woodward Avenue
City Service Safety
Hocking
County Education Office
Harry B. Crewson
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Charles Alego
Curtis St
Frederick Benson
Robert E. Fielder
LaRue
Lioyd H
May E. Copeland
Thomas J. and
Kathleen R. Sizemore
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Athens, Ohio
Athens Council
West State Street Cemetery
Crewson
Henry Block
H & R Block
Hrbloche
N. Court ST
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Ohio Bureau of Em
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William E. Gaines
Charles W. Bates
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John J. Gilligan
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