Local loan urged for Hocking flood district relief
Morr argues the district should receive a local loan after state funds deplete. He cites Athens Ohio University and the Athens State Hospital as potential local fund sources, while warning that delays from bond approvals or legal challenges could jeopardize flood protection plans. University and hospital maintenance costs and university fund risks are noted as obstacles.
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Morr
Hocking
Department of Natural Resources
Hocking Conservancy District
Athens
Ohio University
Athens State Hospital
Conservancy District
State Hospital
Alden
Vernon Alden
Ohio University Fund
Hecht
University Fund
Department of Natural Resources’ Conservancy Fund
State Conservancy Fund
Conservancy
Ohio Bond Commission
Commission
Bond Commission
Ohio Water Commission
Marr
Expanded
Water Commission
Town meeting probes hospital doctor shortage in Logan
Logan residents heard five panelists discuss the Hocking Valley Community Hospital doctor shortage and hospital finances at the first Town Meeting. Panelists included Dr. Jasper Hedges and Dr. Owen Yaw with John Sappington, Jack Farrington, W Michael Traphagen, and moderator Robert Ebinger. Discussion covered physician settlement, housing, school issues, and emergency staffing costs.
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Logan
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Jasper Hedges
Circleville
Ohio State Medical Association
House of Delegates
OSMA
Owen Yaw
Hocking County
John Sappington
Jack Farrington
Columbus Hospital Federation
W. Michael Traphagen
Robert Ebinger
Columbus
Columbus Town Meeting Association
Morton Epstein
Community Relations Association
Hedges
Ohio State University Medical School
Yaw
Sappington
Logan Hospital
Ohio Legislature Faces Slow, Reckoning Session
In Columbus the Ohio Legislature awaits a long, hot session tied to Gov Rhodes proposal for a statewide Bond Commission. Bills move slowly as lawmakers clash over security, education plans, and funding for capital improvements.
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Columbus
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Bond Commission
State Board of Regents
Rhoe
Department of Metal Hygiene and Correction
Administration School Foundation
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Altona
House
Senate
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