Warner Begins Pen Term Then Faces New Trial Motion
Lancaster man Michael Lewis Warner started a 34 to 190 year sentence at Ohio State Penitentiary and soon faces new charges in Athens and Muskingum counties. Prosecutors consider adding a habitual criminal count tied to an armed robbery and assault on bailiff Neta Spaulding. Warner seeks another lawyer as court costs rise and defense options narrow.
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Herb Amey
Michael Lewis Warner
Ohio State Penitentiary
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Common Pleas Court
Lancaster
Warner
Ball
Muskingum County
Zanesville
Athens
William Rowland
Athens County
Calhoun
Ronald DeVeau
Lima State Hospital
Sheriff's Office
Athens Chief James Retires as New Patrolmen Join Force
Three Athens patrolmen Ernest Antle James Wooddell and Michael Wright and dispatcher Billie Ray Brown sworn in by Mayor Donald Barrett bringing force to 23. Chief James retires after 31 years on the force. Richard Mayer to be sworn Sept 8.
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Athens
Donald Barrett
Fred James
Ernest Antle
James Wooddell
Michael Wright
Nelsonville
Billie Ray Brown
New Marshfield
Barrett
Richard Mayer
Brook Park
Charles Cochran
James
Ohio Police Chief’s Association
Athens Police
City Hall
E. S
Ab) Finsterwald
Joseph Grogan
Civil Service Commission
Ronald DeVeau
DeVeau
Athens School Board Hires Three Teachers and A Librarian
The Athens City School Board reconvened Thursday night hiring Rebecca Lawson for sixth grade at Middle School Jill Elwes for second grade at Morrison and Marilyn Keim as elementary librarian for all five elementary schools Patricia Buck was hired as high school secretary Five gas stations were approved for bus fuel The Bond Oil Co Bob's Marathon Troy General Tire Herman Lohse Texaco Chauncey and Wilson's Texaco The Plains.
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Athens City
Rebecca Lawson
Jill Elwes
Morrison
Marilyn Keim
Patricia Buck
Bond Oil Co
W. Union Street
Bob’s Marathon
E. State Street
Troy General Tire
Richland Avenue
Herman Lohse
Texaco
Chauncey
Wilson’s
the Plains
Whealey Outlines Welfare Position
Bob Whealey, a Tenth District candidate, told the People's Rights and Benefits League in Nelsonville that able bodied persons not willing to work, drug addicts refusing treatment, and women with illegitimate children should not receive welfare. He urged job offers for willing workers, expanded aid to the aged and handicapped, and universal health insurance, while criticizing loopholes and wealthy recipients such as John Wayne.
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Nelsonville
Bob Whealey
People’s Rights and Benefits League
Whealey
League
Athens Democrat
Daily Weather Summary from Ohio University Report
Yesterday high 84 and low 61 with no precipitation. Today’s 9 AM reading 89, humidity 58 percent at 4 PM yesterday. Month total 0 inches, normal 2.88. year total 28.62 with 1.24 above normal. Sun sets 8 01 PM, rises 6 58 AM. Sea level pressure 30.16 inches and rising.
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Ohio University
Hocking
Federal Hocking Schools Plan Opening on Wednesday
Supt Willard Fitzpatrick says Federal Hocking will open Wednesday with kindergarten starting the next week. Bus routes stay the same. Coolville and Amesville elementary sessions run 9 15 a m to 3 45 p m. high and middle schools 7 55 a m to 2 30 p m.
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Federal Hocking
Willard Fitzpatrick
Coolville
Amesville
Fitzpatrick
Jack Eddy
Theft At Dailey Ford Tractor Sales Under Investigation
Athens County sheriff reports a burglary at Dailey Ford Tractor Sales on Route 50W. Four lawn tractors four mowers and various shop items valued over 5300 dollars were stolen by two men driving a large truck. A separate report notes a motorcycle stolen from Alfred Darby's yard at 3 am.
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Athens County
Alfred Darby
Glouster
Sheriff’s Office
Continuance Granted in Drug Incident Case
Shannon McPeak of Nelsonville was granted a continuance in Athens County Municipal Court to secure counsel. He faces two drug related charges including possession for sale of hallucinogens and illegal keeping for administering drugs, with bonds set at 5000 each and a reset date of September 11. Additional cases: Alva Robinson 66 of Athens Route 4 pleads innocent on a failure to maintain distance, bond 33, hearing Thursday. George Burns of Albany pleads guilty to public intoxication, fined 50 dollars and costs.
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Warner
Ronald Calhoun
Gallia County
Calhoun
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Lowell Howard
Warner Weilding
Neta Spaulding
Athens County
Robert Allen
Claire Ball Jr
Harold Shields
Ball
Allen
Athens Route 5
Virginia
Shannon McPeak
Nelsonville
McPeak
Alva Carlos Robinson
Athens
Tain
George Burns
Albany
Driver Cited After Mishap on Athens Street
Athens police cited Jerry E. Mann 30 for unsafe operation after his tractor trailer rolled back at a traffic signal, hitting Anna Belle Vescoe 73. The 12:01 p.m. Thursday incident at Stimson Avenue and E State Street caused no injuries. Favored Metal section notes ancient Greeks used metal for most jewelry until about 200 B.C.
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Grover Hillman
Athens
Jerry E. Mann
Stimson Avenue
E. State Street
Mann
Anna Belle Vescoe
Congress St
Two Coolville Girls Win Honors at Ohio State Fair
At the Ohio State Fair two Coolville girls earned daily standout honors in food interviews. Janice Dixon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dixon, was named outstanding in Food Preservation IL. Debbie Burkhammer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Burkhammer, was named outstanding in the bread class.
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Coolville
Janice Dixon
Robert Dixon
Debbie Burkhammer
Dorsey Burkhammer
FOP Convenes in New Hall at Old Airport Site
Athens Fraternal Order of Police will meet in a new meeting hall on E State Street after the city donated the former Ohio University airport office building. The 40 member group, including university security police and Athens police, had the structure repaired for use as the FOP hall.
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Athens Fraternal Order of Police
Athens
Clyde Beasley
FOP
Ohio University
E. State Street
Beasley
Ohio University Security
Athens Police
Paperless Society Debate Prompted by Chief Executives
A New York AP report notes Anthony Niskanen of Arthur D. Little Inc. finds business forms executives skeptical about a paperless future. Eighty five percent think threats from tech to paper forms are greatly exaggerated and at least ten years away from impact. Athens REACT will host a free coffee safety stop for travelers Monday on Route 33 N near Circlehill from 10 am until dark led by Rex McKnight.
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New York
Arthur D. Little Inc
Anthony Niskanen
Athens Area
REACT
Radio Emergency Association Citizens Team
Route
Circlehill
Rex McKnight
Athens React
Athens County boards shift meetings due to Labor Day weekend
The Athens County School Board delays its Saturday night session to September 9 at 7 30 p m in the board offices on 4% W State St. The County Commissioners City Planning Commission and Athens City Council move their meetings to Tuesday with respective times and venues. Monday is a holiday so schools banks and stores will be closed.
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Athens County School Board
State St
Athens County Commissioners
City Planning Commission
City Hall
Athens City Council
SHC To Assist Area Schools With Handicapped Plan
SHC director Robert L. Weinfurther outlined district wide planning for all handicapped children in 11 counties. The plan cites Substitute Senate Bill 405 requiring every Ohio school district to submit a comprehensive plan by December 1, 1972. The program includes conferences, technical aid, and public awareness as well as a call for funding, plus a board vote to hire Daisy Cook as EMR models coordinator.
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Robert L. Weinfurther
SHC
Weinfurther
Athens
109Th
General Assembly
Ohio
State Board of Education
Services
Gallia
Hocking
Jackson
Meigs
Monroe
Morgan
Noble
Perry
Vinton
Washington
Wein
Rio Grande College
Daisy Cook
Athens County School Board
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