Board Hears Water Meter Request and School Programs
The Coalton Board discusses installing a water meter at Coalton Elementary and potential 25 percent rate increases. Wellston schools review Head Start sponsorship, a 1973-74 calendar, and a teacher’s term continuation. Insurance, pay raises, and a part time clerk aide are approved. check protector purchase is dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalton
Don Dixon
Henry Willard
Wellston Education Association
Wellston High School
Patrick Michael
Jean Needham
Sara McNeeley
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Oasis
Betty Saltsman
Saltsman
Natural Resources OU Receive Project Funds
The State Controlling Board released 133263 to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Ohio University for two Athens County projects. A 100000 grant funds a Margaret Creek watershed work plan, and 33263 supports chemistry equipment for Ohio University, part of an 85000 renovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ohio University
Athens County
Harry Armstrong
Logan
Claire M. Ball Jr
Athens
Margaret Creek Conservancy
Margaret Creek
Natural Resources Department
U. S. Department of
Agriculture, Soil and Water Conservation Service
Athens County Commissioners
Athens Soil and Water Conservation District
Albany
New Marshfield
Carbondale
LEAX
Accidents Reported In Wellston Over Weekend
Three crashes were investigated by Wellston police over the weekend. James M. Downard, 18, waited at S Pennsylvania Ave and Sixth Street when his car was rear ended by Mark L. Riegel of Jackson. Riegel cited for failure to control. Edward G. Harper backed from a parking space on Ohio Avenue and hit a parked car owned by Kenneth Isreal. no injuries or citations. Martha J. Rhodes lost control on an icy W Broadway incline. vehicle overturned with severe damage. she not seriously injured and investigation ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
James M. Downard
S. Pennsylvania Avenue
Sixth Street
Mark L. Riegel
Jackson
Riegel
Edward G. Harper
Ohio Avenue
Kenneth Isreal
Martha J. Rhodes
Coalton
W. Broadway
Miss Rhodes
Five DWI cases heard in Athens County Municipal Court
Five people appeared in Athens County Municipal Court on Tuesday to answer DWI charges. John J. James and Larry Marcum pled guilty and were fined 200 dollars, sentenced to seven days in jail, and had licenses suspended 60 days. Timothy Goss and James E. Keck also pled guilty to DWI, received 200 dollar fines, seven day jail terms, and 60 day license suspensions, plus 80 dollar fines for reckless operation and disorderly conduct. Gary Jacobs denied DWI and marijuana possession charges. bond set at 1000 dollars for a March 29 hearing. Other cases: Charles Keck pleaded guilty to intoxication and disorderly conduct with a 60 dollar fine. Samuel Elliott charged with DWI and left-of-center, jury trial granted. David Wellman forfeited 58 dollar bond for trespassing. Sharon Sams found guilty of shoplifting and fined 100 dollars.
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Athens County
John J. James
W. Union St
Larry Marcum
Columbus
State
Timothy Goss
Albany
James E. Keck
Athens
Addi
Tion
Gary Jacobs
Centerville
Highway Patrol
Charles T. Keck
Fort Gordon
Samuel Elliott
McConnelsville
David Wellman
Valley Acres
Ampak
Sharon Kay Sams
Jackson
Woolworths
Emergency Medical Service Begins in Hocking County
Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Service started in Hocking County with two ambulances stationed at the former Emerson Truck Stop along Old Route 33. The station phone is 385 687. A $25 call within 15 miles applies, $1 per mile beyond, up to $50. Waiting time at hospitals over 30 minutes costs 10 cents per minute.
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Logan
Ohio
Hocking County
Emerson
Route 33
Slip Closes New Section of Route 13
State Route 13 near Millfield was temporarily closed Monday as a slip is repaired. Officials said the closed section will be off limits for about a week while work proceeds. Motorists will use the old roadway through Millfield.
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Millfield
Station Worker Arrested in Embezzlement Case
Logan police charged 19 year old David Edward Bailey of Lancaster with embezzling 1080.96 dollars from Bonded Service Station on W Hunter Street after a robbery report. Bailey claimed two masked men stole the money. investigators later recovered the sacks of cash on the station roof. He is to be arraigned in Hocking County Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
David Edward Bailey
Lancaster
W. Hunter Street
Bailey
Herman Henry
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Hocking
Nelsonville Youth Committed for Observation after Rifle Incident
A 17 year old Nelsonville youth was taken to the Athens Mental Health Center for observation after allegedly attempting to fire a rifle at officers Sunday. Nelsonville police and deputies pursued him, he turned the weapon on them, the gun jammed, and he was arrested and handed to juvenile authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens
Athens County
Poplar
Walnut
Britain Bans The Unspeeder
In Hailsham England Frank Garner aged 82 was banned from driving for ten years after pleading guilty to driving too slowly on the London Eastbourne highway at about 10 mph. Police described Garner as occupying the middle of the road, failing to show reasonable consideration for other road users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hailsham
England
Frank Garner
Garner
London- Eastbourne
Tri County Board to Host Dinner for District Officials
NELSONVILLE The Tri County Board of Education will host a dinner Tuesday at 6 30 p m at the Hocking Valley Motor Lodge for board members and administrators of the school districts and their wives. Wives are guests and a short board business session will follow in a meeting room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Board of Education
Tri- County
Joint Vocational High School
Hocking Valley Motor Lodge
Tri-County Board
Furnace Overheats at Meadow Brook Drive Home
Point Pleasant fire crews responded to a Sunday 12:40 p.m. call at the residence of Russell Priddy Jr. on Meadow Brook Drive. An overheated furnace caused the fire with estimated damage of 500 dollars to the furnace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Russell Priddy Jr
Meadowbrook Drive
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Board
Itchell Baker
IBM
Coalton Board of Public Affairs
Phyllis McManus
Della Williams
Kathy Sexton
Allen Griffith
Mac McCarley
Nationwide
Roger W. Wolf
Fort St
Paul Williams
West State
C. J. Tippett
West State St
Harold B. Swisher
Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Columbus, Ohio
Edna Townsend
Jagers and Sons
David Holdren
Temple Cemetery
Townsend
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Florida
Lucy Cass
Cincinnati
Jesse Loukx
Shade
Electa Seipel
Henry Douglass
Barberton
Everett Evans
Marion
Robert G. Johnston
Parkersburg
St. Josephs Hospital
Wheeling
Mary Gray Johnston
Robert R. Johnston
Coolville
Jo Ann Bryan
Boaz
Donna L. Roberts
Ogdin
G. William Wolford
Mt. Olivet
Modern Woodmen of America
Albany Grange Hall
Charles Cochran
Britain
The
American Legion
Messenger
Wilbur Mender Vetern
Arthur G. Burgess
Glenford Dugan
Burgess
Clarence Wolf
Frank Jensen
Eighth District
Henry Block
IRS
H & R Block
N. Court ST
Sun
E. Main St
Washington St
Glouster
Main St. Pomeroy
Ohio Bureau of Employment Services
William E. Gaines
Charles W. Bates
State of
John J. Gilligan
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