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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 2016
Page
2
Today shows mostly cloudy skies with a high of 68 degrees and humidity near 46 percent. North wind around 7 mph. Tonight expects mostly clear skies with a low of 46 and northeast winds 3 to 5 mph. Record highs and lows listed from 1981 1982 and 1984.
The Alexander Spartan Booster Club reports fundraising momentum halted by Albany village annexation fights over sewage issues tied to a planned Wellness Center. A mediation session is set for May 27 as lawsuits near dismissal, while the Ohio EPA granted a septic permit that Albany is appealing. 350 Chrome books are slated for grades 6-8 with a $40 annual maintenance fee.
Middleport police praise rapid response as Fire departments from Meigs and Mason counties plus West Virginia aid in a downtown blaze. No injuries reported. Frontier phone lines were down post fire and may stay offline until May 18 or later. Agencies assisting include Meigs Sheriff, Pomeroy PD, and State Fire Marshal.
City leaders acknowledge a complex budget with tighter funds and rising costs. Officials note carryover is largely earmarked for immediate bills, while annexations and growing Ohio University enrollment strain resources. Street repair costs have nearly doubled since 2005, yet a fixed $300,000 street budget remains. Health care and salaries climb as state funding declines through university impact fees and local subsidies.
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