Admonition in County Handling of Prosecution Subsidy
In the memo Judge Franklin Sheeter questions the 1977 funds amendment and delays the four thousand dollar appeal recovery until a criminal case ends. He will handle Grey’s arraignment Monday but decline trial duties and seek a Supreme Court assignment if needed. A special prosecutor may be appointed as Rick Taylor could be a witness.
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Frey
Municipal
Grey
Spreme
Sheeter
Rick Taylor
Chauncey Street Work and Water Council Talk Repairs
Chauncey Street patch work discussed as officials address around the clock pumping at the water plant. Mayor Abdella pushed for funding limits, a repair plan, and seeking an operator while funding maintenance.
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Chauncey Street
Water Council
Abdella
Chauncey’s Bid For Aid Nixed In Drainage Clash
Chauncey officials rejected a state aided drainage plan intended to solve village flooding. The mayor said the single county project would be resubmitted next year after discussions with regional representatives. Matheny and neighbors pressed to close an open ditch worsening their property, but an alternate ditch was promised and the old ditch would be filled when weather allows.
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Eee Valley
John Matheny
Ellis Avenue
Fred Savage
Willie May
Jacobs Avenue
Abdella
Matheny
Livestock Prices Strong at Athens Sale Preview
Steer prices stay above 40 dollars as Athens Livestock Sales reports strong bids. Boars bring 90.50 to 34.10, hogs 23.80 to 24, and pigs per head 12 to 33. The spring sale is set for April 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Athens with feeder calves yearlings springer cows bulls and cow and calf pairs on offer. Cattle bring in day before sale from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Athens
Equipment Stolen From Gribble Chevrolet Report
Gribble Chevrolet at 750 E State St reports theft of two 1977 cars with $400 missing. Athens Messenger cites vandalism and police investigation.
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Gribble
Officials Told of Change in Meeting Procedures
Athens County officials were informed by the commissioners to adopt new Sunshine law compliant procedures for arranging conferences. The county prosecutor advised that when two or more commissioners meet and discuss public business, advance public notification is required.
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Athens
David
Frey
Amesville Pupils to Register for Kindergarten and First Grade
Amesville will begin registration for entering kindergarten and first grade, not for existing students. Children must be 5 by Sept 30 for kindergarten and 6 by Sept 30 for first grade. Bring birth certificate and immunization records. health checks are required. Cemetery cleanup in CHAUNCEY to start Monday. residents urged to remove valuables from Nye Hilltop and Augustine cemeteries.
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Lilley
Health Department
Chauncey
Dover
Jane Hanning
Nye
Hilltop
Augustine
Democrat Files for Athens City Council 1st Ward Seat
A Democrat candidate, Mary Jane Sander, announces her bid for the 1st Ward on Athens City Council. She aims to challenge incumbent Harry Crewson who seeks an at large seat. Filing also includes Jerry Adams and others, with deadlines looming Thursday.
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Athens City
Mary Jane Sander
Sunset Drive
Harry Crewson
Sander
Ist
Ellsworth Holden
Miss Deppen
Jerry Adams
Greg Hill
Vada Poston
Rick Taylor
Ed Beckett
Holden
Joe Johnson
Garry Hunter
Pete Couladis
Two Pedestrians Struck by Cars in Separate Incidents
In six minutes, Jamie Atkins a 13 year old from 56 Longview Heights was hit by Bonnie M Porter 32 of 43 Walker St near Court and Union Streets and taken to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital for observations with no citation. Six minutes later Nenna Route 1 at West Washington and South Congress Streets saw a second pedestrian Miss Boyd struck by a Zoulek auto. the driver left the scene and was later charged.
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Jamie Atkins
Longview Heights
Bonnie M. Porter
Walker St
AORTA
Court
Union Streets
O’bleness
Nenna
West
Washington
Congress Streets
Miss Boyd
Zoulek
Congress Street
Patrolman Civil Service Exam Set for March 30
Nelsonville civil service announces a patrolman exam on March 30 at 7 p.m. in City Hall. Applicants aged 21 to 36 in good physical condition may pick up applications at City Hall and must return them by noon on March 29. Commission members are Charles Shafer president Harold Bean secretary and Raymond Foughty.
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Nelsonville
City Hall
Civil Service Commission
Charles Shafer
Harold Bean
Raymond Foughty
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Municipal Court
Franklin Sheeter
William G. Abdella
Village Council
Water Committee
Joe Cline
Harry Sands
Sewer Committee
Cline
The
Rae Ryan
North
Paul Yeun
Albany
Ohio
Amesville
Neighbors
Ohio University Women's Club
the West Pta
First Church of Christ Scientist
Ohio of Athens Friends
Syserd
Carol L
N. Court Street
Seersucker
Fashion Fabrics
Marting’s
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