Kurfess Campaign Swing Highlights Tax Debate at OU
Ohio House Speaker Charles Kurfess urged support for Claire Ball Jr. at an OU social hour and campus talk, stressing earmarked funding, possible tax reform, and stronger Republican control. Ball backed earmarking for education and local aid while critiquing the governor’s plan to shift higher education costs to students.
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Ohio University
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Athens
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Man Alters Plea In Athens Court On Marijuana Charge
Timothy McCurdy of Athens withdrew a request for a jury trial and pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana in Athens County Municipal Court. Judge Franklin Sheeter set sentencing for November 9 and kept bond at 500 dollars. Several others pleaded guilty to traffic and theft related charges and were fined with costs.
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Athens
Athens County
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Springfield
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Guysville
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Night March Protest Sways Through Rain in Athens
Night marchers gathered in downtown Athens on Halloween in a candlelight event organized by the Ohio University McGovern Committee drawing about 350 from Memorial Auditorium to West Green. Police reported a quiet city and no incidents while rain limited mischief. one hospital transfer noted for William Herb to St. Joseph's in Parkersburg with room 204.
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Athens
Ohio University McGovern Committee
Memorial Auditorium
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West Green
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William Herb
Cook Drive
O’bleness Memorial
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