United Appeal of Athens County near goal after strong weekly report
Ohio University report boosts United Appeal to 95 percent of a 75000 goal with 71568 raised to date. OU totals 24235 toward its 24000 target and student radio marathon adds 2212. Final campaign meeting held at Ohio University Inn.
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Ernest F. Rothel
United Appeal General
Public Service
Nelsonville
Glouster
Chauncey
Albany
Coolville
Cochran Named Chief of Athens Police
Capt. Charles Cochran has been appointed chief of police effective Nov. 1 after scoring highest on the civil service exam. He succeeds Fred James who retired Sept. 1 due to health issues. Mayor Donald Barrett confirmed the appointment.
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Charles Cochran
Donald Barrett
the Messenger
Cochran
Fred James
Stewart Plans Halloween Party for Children This Saturday
It announced there will be no Trick or Treat in Stewart this year. A Halloween party for community youngsters will be held Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the fire house with refreshments served.
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Stewart
Athens Elections Face 23000 Dollar Shortfall
The Athens County Board of Elections seeks 23000 dollars to clear debts and fund the November 7 general election. Commissioners say funds are unavailable and an emergency declaration leaves no financing plan, though Elections Director William Howe can purchase supplies to hold the vote.
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Athens County Board of Elections
Elections Board
William Howe
Howe
Local Election Costs Prompt Payroll Focus
Board member Edward Robe stressed paying workers for the coming election, noting $3,500 for bills related to ballots and poll books from last spring's primary, $2,300 for new poll books, and unspecified sums for extra ballots and equipment. He said the critical thing is our people.
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Edward Robe
Elections Board
Howe
William Lavelle
Ohio enacts strict Halloween treat tampering law
Ohio adopts a new law imposing up to one year in jail and fines between 100 and 500 dollars for placing pins needles razor blades glass drugs or harmful substances in treats with intent to harm. It also bans giving treats to anyone knowing they are spiked.
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Society Seeks Control Board for Athens Animal Affairs
The Athens County Humane Society drafted a letter to Mayor Donald Barrett proposing an animal control board for Athens. The plan would draft codes and regulations for City Council, appoint an animal control officer, handle animal complaints, and cooperate with the county commissioners.
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Athens County Humane Society
Athens
Donald Barrett
Athens County
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