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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1977

Page

5

Arson Suspect Escapes After Fires At Mill Street And Lakeview

Police report an arson suspect escaped after fires in three vehicles at Mill Street and Lakeview apartments. A security officer chased him toward the New South Green but lost the suspect. Firefighters found a van burned in Mill Street lot owned by Mike Huebsch and a car damage to Annette Slenski. Other vandalized cars were noted. Security director William Kane could not identify the suspect.

Mill Street Lakeview Apartments New South Green William Kane Mike Huebsch Karen Morehart Lakeview Kane Washington Hall

Bicyclists Injured in Collision on City Path

Two bicyclists sustained injuries Sunday afternoon after a collision on the city bike path near Mill Street. Kenneth O Keefe, 19, and Robert Boyd, 56, were treated at O Bleness Memorial Hospital for a bruised forehead, bloody nose, dislocated shoulder, and other injuries.

Mill Street Athens Kennan O'Keefe Read Hall Robert Boyd Lamar Drive Boyd O’keefe O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Doug Thacker Dougan House Jeff Hill East Union Street Thacker O’bleness Hospital

Athens festival offers wide range of games and bike rodeo

The Athens recreation festival at East State Street park features foul shooting, mother daughter races, frisbee tennis and tug of war from Thursday to Saturday. Joe Kender oversees activities with prizes, while Saturday includes a McDonalds sponsored bike rodeo with an obstacle course and safety tips. WOUB will cover the event and proceeds support playground equipment.

Athens East State Street Park Ohio University Joe Kender McDonalds Lions Jaycees Kiwanis Boy Scouts West Side Park Group Planned Parenthood Athens County Disaster Services The 648 Board WOUB Rotary Knights of Columbus Sertoma Club Brent Fry

Salvation Army Week Highlights Local Aid Efforts in Athens

Athens Salvation Army showcases its work through stories of a runaway teen placed in foster care and a stranded cross country couple helped by the agency. Lt. Dan Griffin invites public open houses at 92 W Union St and a Civic Report Dinner at the Hocking Valley Motor Lodge Nelsonville to learn about services and partnerships.

Ellen Salvation Army Athens National Salvation Army Army Dan Griffin Griffin Army Office W. Union St Civic Report Hocking Valley Motor Lodge Nelsonville

Nelsonville pool enforces swimsuit rule and park bans

Nelsonville rec commission approves swim wear only policy for the municipal pool with no cut offs allowed. Glass containers banned in park areas and season ticket rules restrict access to immediate family only as revenue concerns persist. A life guard hire and pool rental idea prompted no opening date or insurance decision. The Nelsonville York school board publications set a meeting for Tuesday at 7 p m in the high school board room.

Nelsonville Recreation Commission Commission Larry Monk Betty Jo Parsley Tim Wagner Tammy Dupler Carbon Hill- Buchtel Road Queen's Committee Nelsonville-York City

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