Council approves 15 percent gas rate increase for Athens
Athens city council and Ohio Fuel Gas Co agreed on a flat 15 percent rate rise for one year. After year end either party may renegotiate, with automatic rise to 25 percent for the remaining two years if no changes arise. The measure aims to allow an PUC rate study before the longer terms take effect. The ordinance passed after three readings ending two months of talks.
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Peter B. Seel
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Electric rate ordinance earns first council reading
City council gave first reading to an electric rate ordinance. Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric seeks a rate change with commercial stays the same. The plan raises up to 60 cents for top users, lowers many others, and runs 19 years with yearly contract review.
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Speeder Pays Vine After Patrol Arrest
Charles B. Levering 33 of Coolville was fined 15 dollars and costs in Municipal Court after a State Highway Patrol arrest for speeding. Timothy Cottrell 34 of Chicago Ul paid five dollars and costs in Rockbridge Justice of the Peace Court Tucker for speeding following patrol action.
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Charles B. Levering
Coolville
State Highway Patrol
Timothy Cottrell
Chicago
Court of Justice of the Peace Tucker
Rockbridge
Athens restaurant owner Charonis dies after illness
Steve Charonis, a 6 percent Athens restaurant operator, died Tuesday morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital after an 11 day illness. Born in Greece, he came to Athens 42 years ago, later moved to New Kensington Pennsylvania to run a restaurant for 20 years, then returned to Athens in 1994 and operated a Court Street eatery since. He was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church in Columbus and of the AHEPA. He is survived by a son Emanuel and daughter Mary at 40 East State Street, plus his mother and sister in Greece. Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home is handling arrangements.
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Holzer Hospital Gains ACS Approval as Cancer Service
Gallia county facility Holzer Hospital is fully approved as a cancer consultation and treatment service by the American College of Surgeons. The accreditation confirms the center meets national standards for cancer care and is now listed as a qualified program.
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American College of Surgeons
Trio Bound To Jury Over Burglary Charges In Athens County
Three Jackson County men were bound to the grand jury after arraignment in Municipal Court on breaking and entering. Davis Martin Riffle pleaded guilty while Fort Diane Caldwell and William Riley Riffle pleaded not guilty. bonds set at 500 each, all jailed for failure to post. Notices follow appointing estate administrators in Athens County with creditors given four months to file claims.
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Jackson County
George Sanborn
Athens
Davis Martin Riffle
Ewington
Fort Diane Caldwell
Wellston
William Riley Riffle
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