Wellston Board updates high school renovation funding and plans
The Wellston Board of Education heard progress on the high school renovation funded by EDA Public Works money. Architects outlined door and window replacements, roof repair, and updating heating and electrical systems, with only 240000 allocated of the 693000 estimated cost. Work must start within 90 days of the grant. Public recognition was given to students and evacuee actions from a bus fire on Route 327.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joann Hunter
Wellston
Wellston Board of Education
Eda-Public Works
Tom Baker
Hayes, Donaldson, Wittenmeyer and Partners
Baker
George Trace
Charles Perkins
David Shotts
Jeff
Brian Perkins
Logan Hocking Board Considers Inspection Fee Increases
The Logan Hocking County Board of Health second reading approved a $20 fee for water and sewer inspections on private property linked to property sales, often where federal financing is involved. Senate Bill 255 raises food service licenses effective Nov 4 with year changes to March 1 and a 25 percent delinquency penalty. Board discussed transit needs for sanitarians, storage cabinets, staff changes, workshop attendance, and potential expanded health services at Murray City.
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Logan
Logan- Hocking County
Own Yaw
C.S. Matheny
Larry Gerstner
Sanitarians
Marie Baker
Cancer Clinic
Jeanette Nelson
Bonnie Moore
Anna Gerken
Dorothy van Voorhis
Marietta
Robert Koon
Murray City
Thieves Prepare For Winter In Meigs County
Thieves planned for winter as a coal wood stove was stolen from Antiquity Church after entry through a side window. Deputies also investigated gunfire near Conrail yards where loaded tank cars sat on a siding. A 1956 Ford pickup had its rear glass shot out at Red Brush Church on Cherry Ridge.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Antiquity
Hobson
Middleport
Conrail
Dennis Boothe
Long Bottom
Red Brush Church
Bill Harris
Cherry Ridge
Banquet Foods to Recall 40 Employees
Banquet Foods, Inc. will begin calling back forty employees laid off earlier this year as plant upgrades continue. Kent Hunter, personnel officer, said the goal is full employment within six months as new food service production lines are installed at the Wellston plant.
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Wellston — Banquet Foods, Inc
Kent Hunter
Hunter
Visitor Injured At Park At Old Man's Cave State Park
Ed Salabsky reports two park visitors suffered in incidents at Old Man's Cave State Park. Sister Andrew Maria, 52, fell on Lower Falls steps with a possible ankle strain and scalp laceration, transported to Hocking Valley Community Hospital. John McCarthy, 18, Toledo, became ill, given emergency care, then moved to HVCH.
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Logan
Old Man’s Cave State Park
Ed Salabsky
Andrew Maria
Columbus
Secems
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
John McCarthy
Toledo
Salabsky
McCarthy
Meeting Set For Monday on Adult Classes
Jacksonville adults invited to Trimble Local School for an information meeting about free Adult Education Classes at 6 p.m. in the high school library. George Gagai will explain the program for those without a high school diploma. Call 767-2810 to register if unable to attend.
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Jacksonville
Trimble
George Gagai
Light Elected Council Head in Ohio Civilian Conservation Panel
Dr. John Light, president of Hocking Technical College, was elected chairman of the Ohio Civilian Conservation Advisory Council in Columbus. The 13 member panel will oversee state and federal funding for the program and budgeting for the Office of Civilian Conservation within the Department of Natural Resources. The council includes governor appointees, agency directors, and legislators. The program aims to create conservation work, reduce youth unemployment, and train for future jobs with resident camps planned for 1978.
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Columbus
John Light
Hocking Technical College
Ohio Civilian Conservation Advisory Council
Columus
Ohio Civilian Conservation Program
Office of Civilian Conservation
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ohio Senate
House
Ohio
Messenger Ads Promise Fast Results for Selling Items
Daily readers seek what you are selling making Messenger Action Ads ideal for moving a bed bicycle or banjo quickly. Start now to reach eager buyers and accelerate your sale.
Beggars Night Set in Nelsonville and Buchtel
Nelsonville and Buchtel will observe Beggars Night on October 27 from 6 to 7 p.m. Mayor Violet Hollenbaugh says a siren will start and end activities. Drivers should watch for children and parents should dress kids in light colors for visibility.
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Nelsonville
Violet Hollenbaugh
Buchtel
Meigs Calendar Approved and Village Hall Debate
Meigs Local School Board approved the June 13 final day of school to make up time after a teacher strike. The board rejected tearing down the former Pomeroy High School building, noting the deed requires it be used as a village hall within five years.
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Beulah Jones
Meigs
Middleport
Pomeroy Village
Pomeroy
Keith Riggs
Jennifer Sheets
Dan Morris
Diane Haddad
John Mora
Joseph Ferguson
Meigs High School
Hen Maag
John Krawsczyn
Curfew in Pomeroy Aims to Curb Juvenile Vandalism
Pomeroy Village Council approves a temporary curfew from 9 p.m. to midnight for residents under 18 through Oct. 31 to combat recent vandalism including seven broken windows. The council also addresses police staffing, a new village hall idea, and other local financial and administrative items.
Wellston Woman Found After Missing Since September
Wellston authorities notified Mr. and Mrs. Jack Davis that their daughter Cathi Davis, 20, has been located in Missouri. The Air Force recruit left Wellston September 27 for a physical at Rickenbacker AFB, Groveport, Ohio. Her luggage was found in Claremont, Oklahoma, September 28.
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Wellston
Jack Davis
Claremont
Okla
Cathi
Missouri
A.D. Neal
Groveport
Deadline for Contest Entry Is Changed
The Southeast Ohio Junior Miss Finals entry deadline for high school senior girls is changed to allow a Thursday practice at 6 30 p.m. at the Pomeroy Village Hall due to a band competition. Girls should attend or write the Junior Miss Committee P O Box 104 Pomeroy 45769 to receive forms.
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Pomeroy
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