Four restorations win honors from South Central Ohio Preservation Society
The South Central Ohio Preservation Society awards four certificates of merit for restoration work. Robertses of Athens 180 East State Street home built 1842 by John Cornwell. Murphrees of Stewart 1815-17 home. Barrett Young for multiple restorations including a 1833 brick house in The Plains. and Hocking Valley Scenic Railway cited for preservation efforts.
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South Central Ohio Preservation Society
Idus Murphree
Stewart
William Roberts
Athens
Barrett Young
Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad
Ohio
Roberts
E. State St
John Cornwell
Cornwell
California
Charles Townsend
Athens County
Murphrees
Daniel Stewart
Ohio Company of Associates
Federal Creek
Ohio University
Daniel
Young
Plains
Roma King
East State St
Margaret Davis
Hooper Street
Hooper
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
Columbus and
Hocking Valley Railroad
Monday Creek
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway System
SCOPS
Hocking Bailey Railroad
Robertses
Edward Stone
Beacon Open House Tonight At Beacon School
Beacon School hosts an open house from 7 to 9 tonight, aligned with the Athens County Association for Retarded Children and Adults fall meeting. The agenda includes committee reports, levy renewal discussion, and a November 5 voting increase for Beacon School and AtCo Sheltered Workshop.
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Beacon School
Athens County Association
United Appeal
AtCo
Athens Mental Health Center
Berry Hall
Statewide sales tax up 11.5 percent this fiscal year
State Treasurer reports total sales tax collections reach 180 million this year, up from 162 million last year. Motor vehicle and house trailer use tax also rise to 52 million from 49 million. Local county breakdowns show Athens up 20 percent to 129,660 in September and year to date 491,946, with various percent changes across Gallia Hocking Jackson Meigs and Vinton counties.
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Columbus
Athens County
Gallia County
Hocking County
Jackson County
Meigs County
Vinton County
Athens firemen complete hospital training course
Athens firemen finished an intensive training program at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. Completion of the course means the firefighters now possess enhanced medical response skills for on scene emergencies.
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Dianne Vignovich
Messenger
Athens Firemen
O’bleness Memorial Hospital
Rally Set For Sunday By Southeast Ohio Black Lung Group
The Southeastern Ohio Black Lung Association plans a Sunday rally at Trimble High School in Trimble with Jane Smith and Kent Bumpass speaking. They aim to press for stronger state and national legislation aiding miners with pneumoconiosis and to clarify Ohio black lung law interpretations.
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Southeastern Ohio Black Lung Association
Trimble High School
Trimble
Jane Smith
Ohio
Kent Bumpass
Congress
10Th
Black Lung Association
Jim Kidd
Millfield
Kidd
McCormack Nominated For Post
The Rev. James H. McCormack, superintendent of the Athens District, was nominated to be director of finance and administration and treasurer of the West Ohio Conference. The nomination awaits election at the West Ohio Annual Conference next June and Bishop Ensley’s appointment. McCormack, a Cincinnati native, is a UC and Garrett Theological Seminary graduate with an office in The Plains.
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Columbus
James H. McCormack
Athens
United Methodist Church
West Ohio
F. Gerald Ensley
Charles A. Farthing
McCormack
Council On Finance and Administration
West Ohio Conference
Donald Hawkins
Monroe St. United
Fire department training expands to obstetrics and cardio care units
At O'Bleness obstetrics areas firemen work with the cardiocare unit and medical surgery treatment. Officials say the new course is part of an ongoing training program. Firemen who completed the course include retired Chief Harland Harris and numerous captains lieutenants firefighters and dispatchers. Training will continue with a vital signs course.
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Ron Bumgardner
Jenny Lynn Wright
Tom Wright
O’bleness Memorial Hospital
Trade and Industrial Educational Services Division
Ohio State University
Royce Cooley
Harland Harris
Richard Cooley
Earl Goodin
Gary Bruce
Oliver
Smith Wins UMW Endorsement for Ohio House Seat
Jane Smith, candidate for state representative in Ohio's 91st District, received the United Mine Workers endorsement over incumbent Claire Ball. Donald Nunley cited a candidate questionnaire and interviews, with the incumbent’s voting record noted during screening. Smith praised for concern for miners and families.
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Jane Smith
Ohio
United Mine Workers
Claire Ball
Athens
Donald Nunley
UMWA
Nunley
Open meeting on suits against conservancy district
The Margaret Creek Citizens Committee will hold an open meeting Sunday at 2 p.m. at Alexander High School to review progress of lawsuits against the conservancy district. U.S. House, Ohio House, Ohio Senate and county commissioner candidates have been invited to speak on further development and potential discontinuance of the district.
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Margaret Creek Citizens Committee
Alexander High School
Conservancy District
U.S. House
Ohio House
Ohio Senate
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Society
West Union Street
Alex Kaboy
W. Union
Andy Ransom
Columbia Ave
Nues
Glouster
American Legion Auxiliary
Frank Jensen
High Street
Beacon
O'Bleness
O’bleness
Mrs. Smith
UMW
Shasta
Main ST
Margaret Creek Meeting
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