Van Dyke Holds Lead After Athens Mayoral Primary
Edward Van Dyke remains the winner in the Athens Republican mayoral primary after a full precinct tally. About 1,700 ballots were opened from sealed bags as Election Board members William Lavelle William Rowland and Edward Robe, led by Elections Director William Howe, oversaw the count with Mayor Raymond Shepard observing.
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Jeffrey Cofer Wins Grant For Studies
Ohio University student Jeffrey S. Cofer will teach American studies at the University of Metz France on a Fulbright Hays grant. Since 1952 about 1324 Ohio residents have studied abroad under the program amid tighter funding and fewer grants this year.
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Tentative OK for Athens Children's Home Plan
Athens County commissioners disclosed tentative approval of the Children's Home project plans by the Children Services Board and state welfare officials. Architect Doug Strang will add details by June with bids six weeks later and an August start if bids meet estimates.
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Miss International Beauty Pageant Heads to Long Beach
Fifty contestants from around the world compete for the Miss International title May 23 to 26 at the 11th annual International Beauty Pageant in Long Beach California.
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First Drug Intoxication Guilty Verdict In Athens Court
In an Athens County Municipal Court first, a young man was found guilty Thursday of drug intoxication. The case marks a landmark ruling under the state law governing substance influence.
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Elswick Quits Post as Cub Scout Master
John Elswick resigned May 12 as Cub Scout master of Shade Pack 61 to devote more time to his pastorate at Graham Chapel Community Church Coolville Ridge. He had led the 16 member pack since September with no successor named. In a separate case Stephen Anthony De Lang of Aiea Hawaii was fined 50 dollars under public intoxication laws after an innocent plea. He was arrested May 8 on South Court Street by Athens Officer James Dearth for leaning on a building and swinging a parking meter. witnesses testified to dilated pupils unsteady gait and slow responses. Dr. David Caul of Athens Mental Health Center testified. De Lang claimed he was excited from preaching and not drug influenced. Judge Franklin Sheeter found him guilty. In other court news six trespassers at Monticello Village Apartments pool pleaded guilty and were fined 10 dollars plus costs: Steven Van Fleet David Meyers John D Sole Robert Feiler Frank Michael and Bruce Stannard. Three others pleaded innocent to carrying open beer containers and their cases were continued to June 3: Stuart Weiner Jeffrey Blankenship James Sturdivant Jr.
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Dearth
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Weather forecast summary for local and national regions
Partly cloudy and cooler today with a mid to upper 70s high. Tonight will be clear and cooler with upper 40s to lower 50s. Friday brings sun and mild conditions with 60s highs and a chance of late day or evening thunder showers. National outlook shows sun for most, with showers in the central Appalachians, southern Texas, central Rockies, and rain in the upper Great Lakes.
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