Athens candidates air views on city finances and renewal
Athens mayoral candidate Raymond Shepard outlined the need for additional revenue to fund street repairs under the two mill levy. He warned that existing funds won t cover all needs and suggested exploring federal or state sources while denying tax increases. The Athens League of Women Voters endorsed renewing the levy.
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Athens
Raymond Shepard
Tobe
Shepard
Athens League of Women Voters
Ples Court Room
League
Robert Daniel
Lewis McBride
William Lavelle
Democratic
Bernard Black
John F. Milar
Ohio University
Milar
John Alden
Alden
Richard Rypma
Robert Baur
William Holmes
Parks Plan For Spring Camping Expansion In Ohio Parks
Southeastern Ohio park officials expect a spring camping surge. Burr Oak State Park Morgan County nears 50 sites while Old Man's Cave Hocking County expansion reaches 168 tents and trailers. Forked Run Meigs County adds water system and 50 sites. new roads and facilities finish at Burr Oak Old Man's Cave.
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Burr Oak State Park
Morgan County
Old Man's Cave
Hocking
Bastian
Forked Run State Park
Meigs County
Wednesday Weather in Athens Reports Warm Our Cloudy Morning
Partially cloudy and warmer conditions observed in Athens with a 10 am high of 63 and an early low of 49. Tuesday's peak reached 76 as reported by U.S. Observer C. L. Colmer.
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Athens
U.S
C. L. Colmer
Nut harvest outlook across Ohio Hickory trees
W D Hondell district forester for the Ohio Division of Forestry at Athens says this year may be good for nut gathering as hickory trees abound aiding squirrels and nut cake lovers. He notes seed production for state nurseries is down with several species planted at nurseries including pines ash tulip poplar maples black walnut and sycamore with seed gatherers and logging crews collecting from state and private lands. Walnuts show patchy production with some trees heavily loaded while others yield none for miles.
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W. D. Hondell
Ohio Division of Forestry
Athens
Zaleski State Forest
Freshmen Disciplined Over Homecoming Decoration Fire
Three Ohio University freshmen from Biddle Hall faced discipline after a dormitory Homecoming decoration fire. Two were placed on probation and one received a formal reprimand. The dean’s office consulted with the city fire department for the action.
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Ohio University
Biddle Hall
Dean of Men’s Office
Fire damages kitchen range at residence on Ransom Road
Firefighters arrived at 1 52 p m Tuesday to Robert Lee residence 8 Ransom Road and found a short in wiring. Only damage reported was to the kitchen range.
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Robert Lee
Ransom Rd
Radio equipment theft probed by officers
State and local agencies investigate the theft of a 50-watt GE radio station from the Department of Natural Resources hut on Scatter Ridge. The cabinet was recovered in the Hocking River near East Bridge. The 100 pound fixed station, valued at about 1500 dollars, relayed Barnesville base.
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Department of Natural Resources
Scatter Ridge
Ed Pitner
Fred James
Hocking River
East Bridge
Pitner
Athens
Barnesville
General Electric
Assault Is Denied By Area Man
A 62 year old Athens Route 3 man Robert Bail is charged with assaulting a 16 year old girl and taking indecent liberties. Bound over to the grand jury by Municipal Judge John Newcomb, bail set at 500 dollars but he cannot post it and remains imprisoned in Hocking County jail.
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Athens
Hocking County
Sheriff's Department
Beggar’s Night Set in Coolville by Mayor Aiken
Mayor John Aiken designates Friday for Beggar’s Night in Coolville due to a busy school schedule. Trick or treat hours are from 6 30 to 9 p m as announced by the mayor.
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Coolville
John Aiken
FASTEETH Lets Denture Plates Sit Firmly In Place
Do your false teeth slip or wobble while you eat or speak. Sprinkle FASTEETH on plates for a firmer more comfortable hold. Alkaline powder has no gummy taste and helps prevent denture odor. Available today at drug counters.
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