City Allocates 156000 to East State Staff Writer and Grants
Commissioners approved 156000 to a East State Street staff writer and 196000 in state Issue I funds for East State Street projects. A grants administrator will be hired under a 500000 grant for 1977 to oversee reporting, with 10500 funded from the grant. The move follows a plan to hire CDA-compliant staff and assess variances to subdivision rules amid constitutional questions.
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Rai Ct
Missioners
Commie
East State Street
CDA
Burns
Historical Pictures Displayed by Dr Tong Exhibit
Dr James Y Tong of Ohio University presented traveling exhibits in Albany and Athens County highlighting winning photographs from the Athens County Historical Photographic Contest. The displays feature historic buildings banks mining parades and people from long gone mining communities funded by a grant from the Ohio Arts Council.
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James Y. Tong
Ohio University
Albany
Athens County
Nelsonville
Buggies
Tong
Athens
Ohio Arts Council
Repairs To Home Possible
If you meet low income guidelines you may qualify for minor carpentry plumbing electrical insulation and other work. Contact Robi Sylvia at 502 6601 or write to CAA Box 102 Route 3 Athens for details and eligibility.
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CAA
Box
Route 3
Athens
Athens School Board Reviews Building Cost Estimates
The Athens City School Board heard cost estimates for two building programs at a special meeting. Proposed plans include a second high school gym and additions at the Middle and Elementary Schools with total costs ranging from about 3.2 to 4.0 million dollars depending on configuration. Different options affect Morrison Elementary and Middle School classroom additions, with site costs and Beacon School site considerations noted.
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Athens City School Board
Bruce Huston
Chauncey-Dover
Morrison
Beacon School
Huston
Athens Commissioners
Forecast Eyed to Ease Amid Brush Fire Fears
Rain is forecast after a dry windy spell sparked at least six fires Wednesday. The largest burned 65 acres near Salem Center in Meigs County, controlled by State forestry rangers and Pomeroy, Coolville and Wilkesville fire crews. Additional blazes included a five acre fire near Millfield and a small Parcel in Olive Township. Athens firefighters responded to three grass fires, including one near Richland Avenue and another on West Washington Street. A passerby reported the W Washington Street blaze to the Richland station.
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Salem Center
Meigs County
Pomeroy
Coolville
Wilkesville
Noa
Millfield
Dover
Chauncey- Dover
Olive Twp
Athens
Richland Avenue
Richland
West Washington Street
Ohio Valley Auction Prices Reported in Gallipolis
Prices listed for stocker steers 24 to 42 dollars and stocker heifers 24 to 36 dollars. Canner and cutter cows ranged 19 dollars. Calves sold 3 to 57 dollars and pigs 12 to 29 dollars. Auction tied to the Ohio Valley sale held in Gallipolis with no bets recorded.
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Ohio Valley
Gallipolis
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David Frey
Planning Commission
Max Adkins
Adkins
The
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Board
FORD
SHOE
South Court Street
Foster’s Drug & Jewelry
N. Court Street
the Plains
Chauncey
Marting’s
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