Barrett Attacks Adams on City Income Tax Stand
Athens Ohio mayor Donald Barrett accuses state rep candidate Jerry Adams of using the city income tax issue in his campaign. Adams denies backing any city tax increase but says he discussed methods to raise city revenue without raising the tax. Both are Democrats with Barrett backing the increase and Adams criticizing tax politics.
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Bruning Named Acting Dean of Arts and Sciences at Ohio University
Dr James L Bruning will become acting dean of the Ohio University College of Arts and Sciences Jan 1 succeeding Dean John Jewett who resigned for a Vermont post His selection followed a faculty nominations process and chairpersons recommendations Bruning has chaired the department since 1967 and directed multiple dissertations research grants and publications nine through a university tenure track record with Psi Chi honors and APA visiting scientist appointments
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Prosecutor Candidates Trade Personal Attacks At Athens Night
Candidates for county prosecutor clashed over records and job history during Athens League of Women Voters event. Republican Michael Ward and Democrat David Frey sparred while other county offices candidates kept to qualifications. Sheriff and county engineer hopefuls met voters calmly after.
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Athens Voters Face $400000 Tax Increase Decision
Council member Harry Crewson remains undecided on the need for the extra revenue and how to allocate it. Athens voters face a proposed 50 percent rise in the city income tax, with prior practice splitting 75 25 for capital improvements versus operations, now around 60 percent for operations. Crewson hints that ideally the 75 25 split should return, but he declines to state how he would vote if approved.
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Athens group denies backing school levy ad
Athens Citizens for Better Schools says it has no responsibility for a Thursday Messenger advertisement urging defeat of the Athens City Schools operating levy. Kay Mitchell notes CBS endorses the levy. Roger Plumly, an Ohio University student, is not a CBS member and the group has operated since 1965 as the board recognized official citizens group.
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Gallery and Capsule Programs Set for Athens County Bicentennial
Athens County Bicentennial Commission outlines a Sunday program at the Courthouse led by Chairman John Jones with a 2 p.m. dedication of a Bicentennial gallery. The Rev. Paul Johnson will open with invocation. A time capsule burial and a ceremony at Revolutionary War Soldiers Park will feature Fred Weber II and Capt. Homer Baird among speakers.
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Citizens Against School Levy chair Roger Plumly in Athens
Athens group Citizens Against School Levy opposes a local levy led by chair Roger Plumly. The effort centers on school funding. Community members weigh the measure and its fiscal impact on the district.
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