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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1977
Page
3
Ohio University and AFSCME Local 1699 extended their contract by three months to March 1 while negotiations continue. The extension, announced by Robert Brindza and Marlin Barklage, aims to resolve remaining issues and reach an agreement by the new deadline.
The Army Corps of Engineers in Huntington will partner with the Hocking Conservancy District to remove silt from Coates Run at the Richland Avenue bridge and from a creek near Rock Riffle Road. Banks will be riprapped to deter erosion, with work expected to start by late spring and take about 60 days. Lt. Gov. Richard Celeste will visit Athens next week for a brown bag lunch at United Campus Ministry to discuss his gubernatorial bid and share plans with supporters.
West Virginia and Ohio officials expect about 12 to 18 months to complete an Environmental Impact Statement for the Route 50 corridor through Parkersburg. The plan faces strong local opposition over neighborhood division and noise and pollution impacts, with alternative routes near Parkersburg or as far as Marietta discussed and scrutinized by regional planners.
Former Chauncey village administrator Joe Cline says the town’s water troubles stem from management and lack of experienced staff. He cites layoffs, unpaid salary adjustments, rising electric costs, unattended well cleaning, and replacement of veterans with out‑of‑town CETA workers, noting ongoing service despite heavy pumping.
Morrison Elementary students will ride buses instead of walking due to highway construction on Richland Avenue and sidewalk hazards near Carriage Hill Drive. North side residents will receive transportation arrangements amid traffic congestion and heavy equipment. The board approved staff attendance payments, teacher supervision fees, bank contract procedures, substitute and crossing guard hires, resignations, and extra duty contracts for staff.
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