Ohio reports regional energy conservation workshops for schools
The Ohio Department of Education launches five regional workshops for school administrators to cut energy waste. Dr Franklin B Walter says readings show 25 percent of building fuel is wasted and demonstrations include heat loss detection using computers in Columbus Cambridge Independence Toledo and Dayton sessions.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Department of Education
Columbus Area
Cambridge
Independence
Toledo
Dayton
Franklin B. Walter
Infant girl dies in mobile home fire in West Manchester
In West Manchester Ohio a mobile home fire killed five month old girl. Father James Glenn 25 said he smelled smoke and found the blaze in a corner while trying to rescue the child. He and his wife Becky 24 were asleep when it happened and could not reach the infant. Investigators work to determine the fire origin.
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West Manchester
Ohio
James Glenn
Glenn
Becky
Rootstown Schools to Close Over Funding Shortfall
Rootstown Ohio will suspend classes after Monday due to insufficient funds. About 2000 students face closure until a special election on December 13 to authorize a 7.9 mill operating levy. If approved, classes resume December 14. if rejected, closure lasts until January 3 and tax receipts from 1978 will be used to reopen.
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Rootstown
Ohio
Rootstown City
Ohio farmers appeal tax hikes to board of tax appeals
Summit County farm owners plan to appeal to the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals, arguing 27 properties were overvalued in 1976 under a 1973 rule that imposes higher taxes on land not used for farming. Auditor John Poda Jr. backed higher valuations, noting most reevaluated farms are agriculturally suited and valued as market-ready.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio Board of Tax Appeals
Summit County
John Poda Jr
Russ Richards
Richards
Strike Effect Minimal in DP and L Service Area
Dayton Power and Light officials predict few problems in DP and L territory from the coal miners strike. Manager Donald L. Speyer says the utility has a 90 day coal stockpile and will receive some deliveries despite the walkout. He notes some non union mines rely on union transportation and coal availability after December 6 is uncertain. DP&L uses about 18 000 tons daily across three generating stations.
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Dayton, Ohio
Dayton Power & Light Co
Dp&l
Donald L. Speyer
Dayton-area
Speyer
United Mine Workers
Forgetful Gunman Robs Bank Then Returns for Walkie Talkie
In Clarksburg a man robs the First Federal Savings and Loan branch, fleeing with 2500 dollars. Moments later he returns to retrieve a walkie talkie left behind, according to police reports from Bridgeport, West Virginia.
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Bridgeport
W.va
Savings and Loan
First Federal Savings and Loan Bank
Clarksburg
Snowfall Triggers School Cancellations Across Counties
State Highway Patrol reported 14 traffic accidents Sunday in Athens, Hocking and Vinton Counties with weather-related incidents undetermined. City police noted a few minor crashes as 21 inch snow blanketed the region forcing area schools Alexander Federal Hocking and Logan City to cancel classes.
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State Highway Patrol
Athens
Hocking
Vinton
Alexander
Federal Hocking
Logan City
Mayor Blames Cline For Village Water Troubles
Chauncey Mayor William Abdella says ex administrator Joe Cline worsened the water crisis and resignation drama. Abdella cites mismanagement, unpaid bills, and unaddressed meter issues while noting Cline’s disputes and multiple resignations.
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Chauncey
William Abdella
Joe Cline
Cline
the Messenger
Abdella
Trusty Walks Away From Jail in Athens County
A man charged with aggravated arson and aggravated burglary, Charles V. Jarvis, 45, walked away from the Athens County Jail Saturday night while a trusted inmate. He had been jailed on arson and burglary charges and later deemed competent for trial before escaping Lima State Hospital evaluations.
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Charles V. Jarvis
Weston
W. Va
William Blake
Jarvis
Gary Efaw
Athens
Athens County Grand Jury
Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center
West Virginia State Police
Lima State Hospital
Common Pleas
Lowell Howard
Blake
Lima
Hunters Kill Pet Goat on Sherman's Route 550 Farm
A hunter entered Gus Sherman's shed on Route 550 east of Amesville on the first day of deer season and shot the pet goat in the head. Ralph Frash of Rainbo Fruit Farm reported the incident and that wildlife officials offered no action after the report.
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Gus Sherman
Sherman
Route 550
Amesville
Ralph Frash
Rainbo Fruit Farm
Frash
Division of Wildlife
Celeste Campaign Schedule Expands in Athens Ohio
Lt. Gov. Richard Celeste campaigns in Athens with a 3 p.m. tour of the Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center and its geriatrics unit. At 4 15 p.m. he will meet energy researchers from Ohio University. He also plans a noon gathering with supporters at United Campus Ministry, 18 N College St.
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Richard Celeste
Athens
Celeste
Ohio University
United Campus Ministry
N. College St
Chauncey Wins With WIN Labor Aids Village Crew
Six workers from the Work Incentive Program are assigned to Chauncey village to perform manual labor at no village cost. Patsy Payne says all workers are on public assistance, state subsidized, supervised by Chauncey officials, for 13 weeks with possible extension, and four more may be placed.
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CETA
Cline
Abdella
Jim Black
Chauncey Village
Patsy Payne
WIN
Athens County
Chauncey
City Law Title Changed For Ohio Cities
State Rep. Claire Ball notes a new title for chief legal officers in non charter Ohio cities. Former solicitors become city directors of law under the act effective earlier this month. Charter cities may rename as they wish. village chiefs retain solicitor designation.
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Ohio
Claire Ball
Athens
Nelsonville
Ball
Faulty Refrigerator Motor Blamed in Columbus Fire
A fire in Columbus killed 70 year old Lott Glover from smoke inhalation while his wife Rachel 65 was at church. Investigators say a defective refrigerator motor cut off and on the day before and a repair was delayed until Tuesday.
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Columbus, Ohio
Columbus
Lott Glover
Rachel
The Athens Two Moved Meeting Time Notice
Trustees will meet Wednesday at 8 a.m. this week instead of Saturday. The Messenger Publishing Co. lists subscription rates by mail and delivery options with daily and Sunday issues across Ohio, West Virginia, and other regions.
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Associated Press
D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens
Messenger Publishing Co
Johnson Red
Equity as a Tool for Large Real Estate Loans
The piece explains home equity as the difference between a property's value and the mortgage balance. It argues rising real estate values boost equity, enabling bigger loans, and emphasizes grabbing a large loan now with the equity in your house.
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