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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1977

Page

5

State to resurface over 11 miles of Route 56 this year

The Ohio Transportation Department plans resurfacing of more than 11 miles of Route 56 at an estimated $199,426 contract to John R. Jerguson Co. of Cincinnati. Work includes a 1 inch asphalt layer and targets sections from Golf Course Road to New Marshfield bypass and from the Vinton County line to Route 328.

Marshfield William Lightfritz Ohio Department of Natural Resources Waterloo Experiment Station Smith John R. Jerguson Co Cincinnati Golf Course New Marshfield Vinton County

Deputy Salary Talks Unlikely in Athens County

Sheriff Gary Efaw says he will not grant pay hikes without budget funds and cannot sign a contract he cannot pay. Deputies sought about 70 thousand dollars annually in salary and benefits, but county commissioners say they lack legal authority to negotiate. A state bill could designate the proper negotiating body, leaving the sheriff to handle talks if funds exist.

Gary Efaw Ohio Civil Service Employes Association Michael Nolan Clyde Bronson Bronson Efaw Mike Clifford

Miller Favors Permanent Tax Cut in Athens Politic

Athens Democrats debate long term tax relief as candidates file for City Council seats. Anthony Mele and Mary Jane Sander announce bids for the 1st Ward, with Ed Beckett and Pete Couladis also filing for council positions. Miller promotes a permanent tax cut to spur economic growth and utility bill relief amid partisan debate.

Athens Anthony Mele N. Lancaster Sr Mary Jane Sander Sunset Drive Ed Beckett Pete Couladis U.S Clarence Miller Ohio Congress America Miller Carter

Brush Fire Extinguished at Ira Zook Home

Athens firemen extinguished a brush fire at the Ira Zook residence 10 McGuffey Lane on Tuesday evening. Firefighters arrived after a call about a blaze and found burning brush raked from the lawn. Zook warned Fire Department of the city burn ban.

Athens Ira Zook McGuffey Lane Zook

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