Group to Clean Dairy Barn for Arts Center
A volunteer cleanup of the dairy barn on Dairy Lane will run from 10 a.m. with tools provided. Harriet Anderson of the Hocking Valley Arts Council leads the effort to save the Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center barn and convert it into a regional crafts and arts hub. Lunch is included and organizers will winterize and repaint the exterior. For info call 593 8324 or 448 3773.
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Dairy Lane
Harriet Anderson
Hocking Valley Arts Council
Athens
Mock Trial in Athens County Court Draws Legal Secretaries
An Athens attorney will simulate an aggravated murder trial next Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Athens County Common Pleas court. Judge Lowell Howard will preside as County Prosecutor David Frey argues guilt against Thomas Eslocker, with Thomas Hudson as defense. Max Adkins proclaims the day in court and invites public attendance.
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Athens
Athens County
Athens Businesses Donate to Kilvert Community Center
Five Athens businesses donate over 200 dollars toward the Kilvert Community Center. Contributions will help equip the center after construction. Donors include Athens National Bank Athens County Savings and Loan Sharff's Robert's Men's Shop and Cornwell and Sons Jewelers. Solicited by Phyllis Scrubbio.
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Athens
Margaret Tabler
Athens National Bank
Athens County Savings and Loan
Sharff's
Robert's Men's Shop
Cornwell and Sons Jewelers
Phyllis Scrubbio
Grass Run Road
Absentee voting deadline set for Saturday noon in Athens County
The Athens County Elections Board announces the final day to apply for absentee ballots is Saturday at noon ahead of Tuesday’s election. Voters must submit requests by the deadline to receive ballots.
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Athens County Elections Board
Committee Told to Comply with City Fundraising Rules
Richard P. Taylor alleges Garry Hunter supporters held bake sales on sidewalks downtown without mayoral approval. He says city law requires official sanction for fundraising events.
Gasoline Bills Will Be Paid By County Funds
Athens County commissioners approve up to 3000 to Sheriff Gary Efaw to settle past gasoline bills and November gas. At least 700 in back bills and possibly 1200 more are owed. Up to 2000 from federal anti recession funds will cover back bills and 1000 to buy gas in November. Efaw has cut gas use and awaits new bills.
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Athens County
Gary Efaw
Efaw
OU Advancing as OU Dean Sees Strong Growth
Dr. Gerald Silver, dean of Ohio University's College of Business Administration, told the Rotary Club that OU is on its way to becoming a great institution. Enrollment has risen 25 percent in two years, prompting potential selective admissions and new programs including an MBA via executive sessions, an MS in accounting, and an international MBA starting next September in Malaysia. An ombudsman for minority students was created with plans for a majority ombudsman as well.
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Tom Kochheiser
Gerald Silver
Ohio University
College of Business Administration
Rotary Club
College of Business
Silver
Lancaster
Columbus
Ohio
OU Business School
Aes
Board of Visitors
Malaysia
Io International Business
Burglary Reported At Grass Run Home
The Athens County Sheriff reports a break in at Carman Scrubbie’s Grass Run Road residence. Entry occurred through a window, with a shotgun and cash missing. items listed as missing have not yet been compiled.
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Athens County Sherif’s Department
Carman Scrubbie
Grass Run Road
Sewage Row Holds Up Group Home Plan on Dairy Lane
City and state clash over who pays for sewage from 13 Dairy Lane residences into a state line and Athens center system. State officials seek a meeting next week to resolve the issue before the emotionally disturbed children group home can be built.
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Robert Ekey
Service Safoty
Phil Goldsberry
Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Local 648
Dairy Lane
Athens Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center
Mental Health Center
Le-Ax
Goldsberry
Dairy Barn
City considers Dairy Lane sewer fees for planned group home
Goldsberry notes equity concerns as Dairy Lane residents fear subsidizing a state group home. The proposed site would tap the city sewer via shared lines built in 1950 and may require easements. The plan could go before the City Planning Commission though the home would lie outside city limits.
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Goldsberry
Dairy Lane
City Planning Commission
Richland Avenue
Family Plan Funding Heads to Senate Vote
The US Senate is expected to vote Friday on a two year extension of funding for family development programs run by Family Development Inc. in Nelsonville. ARC approval remains the key. The agency has cut staff and faces continued operations at reduced levels through November unless ARC funds resume.
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Senate
Michael Harter
Family Development Inc
Nelsonville
Appalachian Regional Commission
House
Harter
ARC
Appalachian
City bids under estimate for Athens bus purchase
City Board of Control recommends accepting a 93600 bid from Argosy Manufacturing for four buses to be operated in Athens by AORTA. UMTA funds plus city and state matches cover most of the cost. contract pending UMTA approval and city council appropriation.
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City Board of Control
Athens
AORTA
Argosy Manufacturing Co
Urban Mass Transit Authority
Service Safety
Phil Goldsberry
UMTA
Goldsberry
Donald Barrett
Barrett
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Johnson Road
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Garden City
N.Y
ABR
Athens Country Club
Baron's Men
Belks Braziers
Blue Eagle Music Store
Buckeye Mart
Carsey’s
Chapman's Jewelers
Chiccalini’s
East End
Full House of
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Judy
Katherine Figg Keith
Little Professor
Marting’s
Mountain Leather
G.C. Murphy Co
Pathfinder
Paul
Tony
TV and
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Pizza Hut
Radio Shack
Robert's Men Shop
Sharifs
Stanley’s Shoes
Sutton
Vance Leach
Smith
Wendy's
Wolfe Hardware
Woolworth’s
North Court St
Stihl Chain
Echo Chain
Stihl & Echo
Homesite
Helber’s Sales & Service, Inc
Zenesville Ave
Logan
Belle Brummel
Shop Marting’s
N. Court St
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