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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 2016
Page
1
Norm Smith of Kerrville Texas, born in Nelsonville and Nelsonville High School graduate, earned the Bronze Star with V Device for actions on January 17 1967 in Vietnam. Despite heavy fire he directed suppressive fire and evacuated the wounded, then risked his life to save a pinned soldier.
Voters in the Athens City School District and Alexander Local School District face tax questions this November with early voting starting Wednesday. Athens seeks to replace an emergency levy with a continuing one generating about 3.8 million dollars annually and no new revenue. The district relies on 32 percent state funding per pupil and 68 percent from property taxes, with enrollment declines pressuring budgets and possibly staff reductions. If approved, the levy would cost approximately per dollar received by the district.
The Indian Mound Festival has benefited for years from northern Ohio entertainers balloon artist John Mayer of North Canton and magician Bill. The pair have delighted festival crowds with playful acts and tricks, drawing spectators and contributing to the event’s festive atmosphere.
The 32nd annual Indian Mound Festival in The Plains featured magician Bill McKinney and balloon artist Mayer performing Oct stage shows. The Lions Club, organizing the event, noted volunteers cover travel costs while showcasing zoo animals, parades, crafts, and family activities across a three day festival on Connett Road.
THE PLAINS A hay ride capped the 32nd Indian Mound Festival. Festival Chairman Bill Snider explained the Adena mounds were built by an ancient people in Ohio from 800 B.C. to A.D. 100, Ceremonial burials and marked by farms named Adena after Thomas Worthington’s property.
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