Meigs County Luthier Bob White Builds Mandolins
June 16 1996 feature on Bob White who repairs and builds mandolins in Meigs County. After 40 years with stringed instruments he stands at his workshop door with his cat beside his latest creation.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 2015
Page
3
June 16 1996 feature on Bob White who repairs and builds mandolins in Meigs County. After 40 years with stringed instruments he stands at his workshop door with his cat beside his latest creation.
At O'Bleness Hospital a Veterans Day event led by Barb McKee featured a flag raise by Navy veteran Bob Wachenschwanz and Taps by Army veteran Jennifer Eskey. The ceremony started a photo display of veterans, with 28 hospital and 10 other Ohio Health staff veterans benefiting from gifts and sweets.
Ohio University denies that head coach Rob Smith unreasonably exposed players to injury. The response to RyLee Rogers of Cambridge alleges Rogers suffered multiple torn labrums and surgeries after 2012 and 2013 injuries, and claims he assumed risk or was negligent. The university asserts 13 defenses, including contributory negligence.
Athens County commissioners and the AFSCME Local 3050 union extend the recycling center contract while negotiating a new agreement. The extension, signed by Commissioner Lenny Eliason and ratified with Charlie Adkins, excludes Commissioner Chris Chmiel due to a nonprofit board tie. The union has proposed a new contract as the county and nonprofit seek staff transfers from the recycling center.
Chris Chmiel announces 2016 bid for a second term after filing candidacy with the Athens County Board of Elections. The first termer highlights energy, recycling, and economic development as key priorities while praising the three member board and public involvement.
Athens officials weigh expanding the police recruit age range from 21 to 40 to broaden the applicant pool. Human Resources Director Jennifer Galbraith notes longer military careers and veterans transitioning to policing, while Councilman Steve Patterson and APD Chief Tom Pyle support widening eligibility to speed officer hiring.
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