Gerstner Expects Fulltime Engineer Role in County Race
Logansville Democrat candidate Larry P. Gerstner pledges fulltime service as Hocking County engineer advocating immediate attention to road and flood problems. He cites civil engineering degree from the University of Cincinnati and three years with the Peace Corps on Tonga roads, plus EPA work in Logan. He argues for efficient use of funds and broader engineering services for township roads and flood mitigation. He faces incumbent George A. Mara as a write‑in on the Democratic ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Stump
Logan
Larry P. Gerstner
Hocking County
Gerstner
University of Cincinnati
Peace Corps
Suellen
Tonga
South Pacific
Columbus
United States
The
Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Beause
Chieftain Drive
Hocking Valley
George A. Mara
Fire Drill Held At Trimble School
Jacksonville and Glouster volunteer firemen joined Trimble Local High and Elementary School for the annual In depth emergency fire exercise. Students and staff practiced orderly evacuation, with smoke masks, air tanks, and rapid exits, while observers noted improved timing and confidence in safety procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Teater
Glouster
Jacksonville
Trimble
Jane Schoeman
Patty Holbert
Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Service
Beverly Holcomb
Curt Frazee
Thomas Witchner
Edwin Leatherwood
Larry Bycofski
Witchner
Jacksonville and
Dave Conkey
Robert Junk
Edward Moore
Three Girls Seek Homecoming Queen at Point Pleasant
Three girls from Point Pleasant High School seek the homecoming queen title this week. Senior candidates are Tammy White Donna Smith and Charlotte Pearson. The junior attendant is Sherri Faudree and the sophomore attendant Elizabeth Boonsue. The queen will be crowned by Principal Ralph Sayre during halftime at the Point Pleasant Huntington East game tonight. Boosters to Meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant High School
Tammy White
Brenda White
Gallipolis Ferry
Donna Smith
Paul Smith
Charlotte Pearson
Annabelle Stephens
Sherri Faudree
Lewis Faudree
Gallipolis
Ohio
Elizabeth Boonsue
Aaron Boonsue
Ralph Sayre
Huntington East
Logan and Hocking County Seek Recreation Center Funds
Logan officials and Hocking County Commissioners discussed pursuing federal funds under the Community Development Act for a joint city county recreational center. Possible sites include the Kroger store site with adjoining land. funding could cover up to 100 percent of costs and exceed 100000 dollars. A Nov. 30 deadline applies for proposals, with regional groups assisting in application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lovell
Logan
Hocking County
Evans
Sandy) Hand
Hand
City County
Logan City
Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley
Terry Smith
Stolen Cash and Cigarettes From Lodge in Wellston
WELLSTON The Wellston Police Department and Southeast Ohio Regional Crime Lab investigate a breaking and entering at the Fraternal Order of Eagles on Pennsylvania Avenue and Second Street. Entry was through the rear door. the cigarette and soft drink machines and a juke box were broken into. Taken were cigarettes and about $300. The report notes additional municipal business including tax valuation increases, a proposed two-tenths mill senior citizens levy, EMS funding, a $10,000 recovery action for Lost Hollow sewage disposal expenses, a pending soil survey, and payments totaling $39,940.20 across various county departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
Southeast
Ministerial Association
Christopher E. Veidt
Lost Hollow
Planned Parenthood inservice brings six county staff to Athens
Planned Parenthood of Southeast Ohio held its monthly inservice training for service and office staff in Athens last week. Attendees included employees from Hocking, Athens, Meigs, Gallia, Lawrence and Jackson counties led by Director Kay Atkins and Dana Burdwell, director of social services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planned Parenthood of
Southeast Ohio
Athens
Hocking
Meigs
Gallia
Lawrence
Jackson
Kay Atkins
Dana Burdwell
Mason City Library Hosts Weeklong Book Sale
A book sale runs from October 16 for a week at the Mason City Public Library on 8 Brown St near the Virgil Lewis Historical Society Home. Old books to the 1800s and a 1965 Colliers Encyclopedia set will go to the highest bidder. Donations welcome to fund library needs including a new typewriter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fowler
Evelyn Proffitt
Mason
Mason City
Perry Clinic Delayed In Perry County
The swine flu clinic planned for Sunday at four Perry County schools is postponed due to public concern after related deaths and a vaccine shortage. Times will be announced later. Original clinics were to be held at Sheridan Junior High, New Lexington Elementary, Crooksville, and Miller High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
Perry County
C. B. McDougal
Sheridan Junior High
Crooksville
Miller High
Trash Pick Up Delayed by Holiday and Breakdown
City crews failed to collect garbage today due to Columbus Day and equipment breakdown. Officials say collection will resume next week likely Monday or Tuesday.
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Larry Gerstner
Racine
Logan and Hocking County Recreation Center
Straitsville
Leonard
Butch) Myers
Ruth Heinerman
Soil Conservation Service
Te County
County Council On Aging
Public Defender
West Logan
Akelsal
Deli
N. Court
Karr
van Zandt
Pomeroy
Grand Old Bank
Meigs County
FDIC
Pomeroy National Bank
Pomeroye Rutland
Tuppers Plains
Parke-Davis
Swisher and Lohse Drugs
E. Main St. Pomeroy, Ohio
Village Pharmacy
N. Second St
Middleport
S. Court St
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Nelsonville
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