Athens Eyes Federal Funds for Street Upgrades
City officials, with Franklin Engineering, prepare a TOPICS proposal to win federal aid for Richland Avenue and Columbus Road plus several other streets. The plan, awaiting final review, could cover up to 95 percent of costs for traffic signals paving and widening. Mayor Raymond Shepard says Athens plans to prioritize streets if funds are limited.
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Athens
Richland
Columbus Road
Federal Highway Administration
State Highway Department
Franklin Engineering Ltd
Columbus
Highway Department
Franklin Enginneer
Harry Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Raymond Shepard
Richland Avenue
Glouster Mayor’s Recount Ordered in Athens County
The Athens County Election Board orders recounts for Glouster and Athens mayoral races after defeated candidates challenged results. Alex Docie lost to Thomas Williams Jr. 124 to 117 in Glouster, while Williams called for recount after a 697 to 685 loss to Edward Var Dyke in Athens. May 20 is the recount date for both races.
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Athens County Election Board
Glouster
Alex Docie
Docie
Thomas Williams Jr
William Howe
Athens
Raymond Shepard
Edward Var Dyke
John Summer
Messenger
Edgar Tuckerman
Nolan Mace
Fred Landis
Tad Grover
Fred Weber II
Gerald Mollica
Roger Grueser
Robert J. L. Lee
Tuckerman
Grueser
Stimmel
90 Day Jail Term Handed To Motorist
An Athens County Municipal Court jury found John Luman Jr., 42, guilty of driving while intoxicated. Judge Franklin Sheeter sentenced him to 90 days in jail and revoked his license, with 87 days suspended on two years of good behavior. He must pay court costs of $192.82.
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Athens County
Athens
Franklin Sheeter
Dog Bite Lawsuit Over Plains Girl Seeks 16500
Homer McKnight sues Arthur and Nataly Gibson of The Plains for 16500 accusing their dog of biting a minor named Karl McKnight. He seeks 1500 for medical care and 15000 damages for emotional distress and fear, claiming severe facial lacerations.
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Homer McKnight
Arthur and
Nataly Gibson
the Plains
Karl McKnight
McKnight
Gibsons
Athens Youth Wins State History Event
Athens youth Dewey Goddard shared first place in the historical vignette contest at the state convention of the Sons of the American Revolution held in Burr Oak last weekend. He represented the Ewings Chapter with William Diles and Raymond A. Lee of Athens. Brent Johnson of Gloucester, from Ewings Chapter, was one of nine finalists in the state high school speech contest.
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Dewey Goddard
Athens
Sons of the American Revolution
Burr Oak
Goddard
Ewings
SAR
William Diles
Raymond A. Lee
Brent Johnson
Glouster
Athens County Children’s Home plans outlined by consultant
Consulting architect Doug Strang presented revised plans for the Athens County Children’s Home to the county commissioners. Four large family homes are planned with three housing children and one for receiving and administration. Per unit costs range from 50 000 to 65 000 for homes and 75 000 for the admin building. Bidding could begin in June if plans are approved today. Children formerly housed at the Maxwell property on Harmony Road have moved to the Monticello Apartments.
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Doug Strang
Athens County
Strang
Jack White
Maxwell Property
Harmony Road
Monticello Apartments
Informant Valachi Buried Near Niagara Falls
Joseph Valachi who exposed Cosa Nostra in Senate testimony was buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Lewiston. A cemetery spokesman said Valachi was buried there on April 7 and declined to provide details.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Joseph Valachi
Cosa Nostra
Senate
Lewiston
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Valachi
Athens High School Band Concert and Fair Friday
Athens High School hosts a band concert and fund-raising fair on Friday led by Band Boosters. Sixth Grade, Cadet, High School Stage, and Senior Bands perform from 7 to 9 pm, with a 4:30 pm fair featuring a finger food dinner, bake sale, cake walk, white elephant sale and babysitting. Tickets are 1 for adults and 50 cents for students. The event showcases selections from each band directed by James Rees and Wilbur Lanning, with graduating seniors listed.
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Athens Band Boosters
Athens High
Detroit Poll Explores Second Jobs And Economic Reading
Hubert A. Yerkey announced a May 17 survey week to collect data on how many people supplement regular pay with second jobs in the Detroit area. The effort accompanies the monthly employment survey by the Census Bureau for the Labor Department. March unemployment rose to 6.0 percent with 78.5 million employed. Interviewers, including Patricia Hinkle, Crooksville Route 2, will visit area households.
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Hubert A. Yerkey
Bureau of the Census
Detroit
Bureau
U.S. Department of Labor
Patricia Hinkle
Crooksville
Firestone Seeks Return of Its Retreading Molds
MoTyre Inc of Athens is sued by Firestone Tire and Rubber Co of Columbus for possession of retreading molds. Firestone alleges contract cancellation by MoTyre without stated reasons and contesting the cancellation under contract terms.
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MoTyre Inc
Athens
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
Columbus
MoTyre
Joseph B. Vanity Jr
Firestone
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Vanity
McTyre
Dr Webb To Address Association Meeting In Logan
The Hocking County Mental Health Association met at St Matthew Lutheran Church Logan to plan a May 20 general meeting at 8 p m with Dr James Webb speaking on Mental Illness What Does It Have to Do With You and Your Community Committee reports covered membership public relations and finance A brochure on local mental health activities will be distributed around the community Staff needs for a five day week clinic starting in early July were discussed Board members present included Mrs Jean Ann Black James Stilwell Mrs Marge Lowe James Short Rev Clyde Miller and Richard Nicholson another contact list included Dr Roy Bontrager Herschel Bensonhaver Harry Westfall John Mojzer Craig Powers and Bess Gallagher
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Logan
Hocking County
Jean Ann Black
James Stilwell
Marge Lowe
James Short
Clyde Miller
Richard Nicholson
Central Mental Health Board
Roy Bontrager
Herschel Bensonhaver
Harry Westfall
John Mojzer
Craig Powers
Bess Gallagher
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