Athens eyes water plant upgrades amid rate increases
Athens council outlines first phase of improvements at the West State Street water treatment plant with valve, pump, motor, and electrical overhauls. Estimated first phase cost is 67 million dollars with 625 thousand for design and engineering. Funding from an EPA loan program will drive gradual rate increases to pay debt, with officials noting rates will remain below regional averages.
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Kent Butler
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Andy Stone
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Steve Patterson
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Kathy Hecht
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Harvesting Hope for Amanda fundraiser planned in Athens
Ohio University planning class hosts Harvesting Hope for Amanda at the Athens Community Center on October 22 to raise money for high school student Amanda Lasure's Stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma treatment. Admission five dollars, with games, Chinese auction, rides and food. advanced tickets three dollars. under three free. proceeds aid medical expenses and awareness.
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Athens Bulldogs
Athens
Lasure
the Messenger
Ohio University
Amanda
Athens Community Center
Amanda Nasure
Athens High School
Baker University
U.S
GoGoldFund.com
Hillsboro mayor trial to use 100 jurors in Ohio
A hearing set the pool at 100 potential jurors for the Hillsboro mayor's trial, doubling the usual size. Judge Patricia Cosgrove will oversee the November 7 start. Hastings faces four felony counts including election falsification and theft in office over residency, a $500 fee refund, and city trash bin use. Witnesses may include aides, city officials, and police.
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Drew Hastings
Summit County Common Pleas
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Hastings
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Bid awarded for 911 microwave system
Athens County Commissioners awarded Agile Networks the contract to install a microwave link for the 911 network at a bid of 448265 dollars. Agile was the sole responder and the project aims to add redundancy and capacity for first responder communications with potential future leasing opportunities.
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Athens County
Agile Networks
Agile
County Commission
Lenny Eliason
Dan Pfeiffer
Athens
Nelsonville
York
Rome
Pfeiffer
Athens City Schools Levy Corrected to 3.7 Million
A corrected Athens Messenger notice states the district tax levy would raise about 3.7 million if approved, replacing the previously reported 3.8 million. The renewal maintains the same dollar amount, extends the term beyond 10 years, and allows for a small annual increase tied to new construction.
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Athens Messenger
Athens City
Athens SWCD Meigs Farm Bureau Banquet and Meeting
The Athens Soil and Water Conservation District and the Athens Meigs Farm Bureau announce their annual banquet and meeting on Thursday October 20 at The Plains United Methodist Church. An election for a seat on the SWCD Board runs 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. followed by a baked steak dinner at 6:30. Adult tickets are 12 dollars and youths 6 dollars. Reserve by October 13 by calling 797-9686 ext. L111.
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Athens-Meigs Farm Bureau
Plains United Methodist Church
N. Plains Road
Athens
Swcd Board of Supervisors
SWCD
Records Commission to meet Thursday
The Athens County Records Commission will meet Thursday at 10 a.m. in the commissioners conference room. The board will review records retention schedules for the commissioners and the county dog shelter.
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Athens County Records Commission
Commissioners
Nelsonville Parks and Recreation panel to meet on Oct 19
Nelsonville will hold a Parks and Recreation Committee meeting on Wednesday October 19 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers City Hall. The Street Committee will meet the same day at 6 30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
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Council Chambers
City Hall
City’s Street Committee
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