Ohio Democrats unveil plan to redraw districts for seats
In Columbus Senate Democrats led by Sen. Marigene Valiquette propose a redistricting bill to gain three seats and solidify a fourth, hoping to shift Ohio's 13 to 10 Republican edge. The proposal targets strong Democratic areas to maximize gains in Washington. A separate House committee rejected adding university trustees to a financial disclosure bill 12-7, despite push from Rep. Oxley and Rep. Brown.
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Columbus
Ohio
Senate
Washington
Marigene Valiquette
Toledo
House
Michael G. Oxley
Findlay
Oxley
Sherrod Brown
Mansfield
Zanesville School Chief Denies 70 Percent Marijuana Use
ZANESVILLE OHIO AP City schools Supt Ellsworth S Statler denies a report that up to 70 percent of Zanesville High students use marijuana He questions the figure suggesting about half may have tried it and says heavy drug traffic at school is unlikely and staff will respond to suspected pushers.
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Zanesville, Ohio
Ellsworth S. Statler
Zanesville
Muskingum County
Whispering Winds to Host National Nudist Convention
Gilmore Ohio site Devil's Den Park will become a private nudist colony named Whispering Winds. Affiliate of the National Nudist Council, the park will host the national nudist convention August 3 to 7 at the new facility and cave landmark.
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Gilmore
Ohio
Devil's den Park
National Nudist Council
Ohio to Open Beaches at 43 State Parks This Weekend
Beaches at Ohio state parks will open Saturday with lifeguards on duty from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Swimming hours are 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays and 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. weekdays. Pools at Hocking Hills and John Bryan parks follow the same schedule. A federal court order made permanent bans annexation indefinitely in a separate ruling.
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Columbus
Ohio
Department of Natural Resources
Parks and Recreation Division
Hocking Hills
John Bryan State Parks
White to sell Euclid unit to Daimler-Benz
White Motor Corp confirms sale of its Euclid heavy equipment division to Daimler-Benz of Stuttgart. The transfer will occur after applicable regulatory approvals in both the United States and West Germany, paving the way for Daimler to integrate Euclid into its operations.
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Eastlake, Ohio
White Motor Corp
Daimler-Benz
White
Euclid
UMW Sale Halt Denied in Capitol Building Auction
A federal judge in Washington refused a bid to stop the sale of a United Mine Workers office building in the capital. UMW candidate Lee Roy Patterson and running mate James Nuccetelli claimed the union would gain over 1 million under a contract, saying they had a $1.5 million offer.
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Charleston
W.va
Washington
United Mine Workers
U.S. District Court
Howard F. Corcoran Wedneday
UMW
Lee Roy Patterson
James Nuccetelli
Pennsylvania
Patterson
Soldiers Park Nears Completion in Athens County
The Athens County Revolutionary War Soldiers Park on East State Street recreation center land nears completion a year after dedication. The park features 62 patriots plaques a county time capsule from 1976 and a sign marking access road to the park with lights donated by the Kiwanis Club and wiring by Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co.
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Athens County
East State Street Recreation Center
Athens County Bicentennial Commission
Fred Weber II
Weber
East State Street
Athens Kiwanis Club
Bicentennial Commission
Richard Grim
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Stanson Advertising
Weber Said
Athens County War Soldiers Park
Permits Required for Culverts and Driveways in Athens County
Athens County will require permits for culverts and driveways on county roads starting next week. County Engineer Rex Maiden and commissioners will administer and enforce the permits, approving diameter, iron, and drainage requirements. The system aims to prevent road damage from inadequate culverts and allows removal and replacement if a permit is not followed. Ellen Greever and Kevin Gable Logan earned top spots in Ohio tests, noted during the discussion.
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Athens County
Rex Maiden
Karen Harvey
Maiden
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