Bumper Harvest Smiles On Southeastern Ohio Crops
Southeast Ohio farmers report strong field corn yields and plentiful fruit despite last year’s blight and frost. Kenneth Ackerman notes a bumper crop with corn losses at 15 percent, weather favorable now, and prices easing from $2 to about $1.64 to $1.88 per bushel with potential drop to $1.25.
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Roy Cross
Ohio
Kenneth Ackerman
Athens County
Ackerman
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Ohio Legislature Faces Annual Sessions And Special Powers
The Constitutional Revision Commission studies proposals for annual sessions starting the first Monday in January and for power to call special sessions by presiding officers. Other ideas include signing bills without normal session, limiting two thirds votes for changes to courts, and five day recesses. In Salem Center Meigs County, growth brings a new market, broader services, and plans for a trailer court as Ohio Power grows and a large coal mine project progresses.
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Columbus
Ohio
Constitutional Revision Commission
Gorby family reevaluates site for new home near Rutland
Center and Pauline Gorby weigh options for a return on investment and a possible self built home on Route 124 near Rutland. They hired a land developer to excavate about an acre while they study all possibilities and time needed for a final decision.
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Pauline
Gorby
Route 124
Rutland
Mrs. Gorby
Boom Changes Cheshire as Ohio Power Plant Rises
Cheshire in Gallia County faces dust, traffic and growth pressures as Ohio Power builds a 448 million dollar plant on its outskirts. Residents fear noise and loss of peace, but see potential regional economic benefits and future infrastructure changes including roads, schools and housing projects.
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Cheshire
Gallia County
Ohio Power
Power
Kyger Creek
Comer Bradbury
Ohio
Silver Memorial Bridge
Gallia
Pace Resigns From Ohio Real Estate Commission
John H. Pace resigns as chairman of the Ohio Real Estate Commission effective Friday, citing health and age. The 78 year old Columbus executive had faced criticism over a housing discrimination suit in Upper Arlington. Government officials and legislators had prior knowledge, but the governor’s office announced the resignation after delays and denials, highlighting patronage politics in board appointments.
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John H. Pace
Ohio Real Estate Commission
Pace
Columbus Real Estate
Upper Arlington
James Friedman
Robert Daley
Commerce
Gerald Wedren
Commerce Department
Statehouse
Senate
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