Private Ownership Still Hurdle Dam Restoration Year Away
The White's Mill dam restoration hinges on private ownership and legal steps. National Guard engineers will study possible repairs while public agencies may provide technical help. full work awaits deed transfer to a public body and low water periods for construction.
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White’s Mill
Ohio National Guard
National Guard
Athens
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Donald Barrett
Jim White
White
Claire M
Buzz
Ball
Columbia Gas
Columbia
Ohio to release second 1975 license revenue for counties
Gov. Rhodes announced a $62.8 million release from vehicle license revenues to Ohio counties for local road and street improvements. Funds go to areas including Athens 300,202.02 dollars. Gallia 254,919.35. Hocking 213,143.99. Jackson 236,639.91. Meigs 187,308.16. Vinton 146,965.12.
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James A. Rhodes
Ohio
Rhodes
Bureau of Motor Vehicle
Curtis Andrews
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Jackson
Meigs
Vinton
Beautifying Downtown Retail Merchants Plan Outlined
The Athens Retail Merchants Association will study area downtown beautification ideas to guide minipark placement and sustain the issue in City Council. A proposed ordinance linked to federal Community Development Act is discussed.
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the Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Athens Retail Merchants Association
City Council Tables Downtown Minipark Plan
The council tabled funds for constructing downtown miniparks and green spaces. Cliff Houk said the Planning Commission would work with the Retail Merchants Association, with recommendations to follow. David Parsons welcomed the delay while noting division among members on the idea.
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Cliff Houk
City Council
City Planning Commission
Retail Merchants Association
Planning Commission
David Parsons
Parsons
Association
John Combs
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Messenger
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Children’s Dept
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Seaman’s Iga
Iga
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