Richland Avenue facing Route 3350 project concerns
Residents along Richland Avenue fear increased traffic and flood risk as right of way work for the Route 3350 project begins near the southwest edge of Marietta. City officials, at a pre construction meeting, pressed the contractor to mitigate congestion and flood runoff from Coates Run while relocating utilities with minimal disruption.
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Richland Avenue
Messenger
Marietta
North Hill
East State Street
Coates Run
Richland
Coates
Rules of the Path Adds Traffic Lane for Bike Route
The piece critiques a proposed extra lane on the Hocking River bike path east and south of town. Joe Carp, long absent, defends the plan while locals complain of congestion and hazards as joggers and even dogs use the expanded route. The town contemplates Rules of the Road for bikes, joggers, and dogs and anticipates motorcyclist complaints.
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Joe Carp
Hocking River
Joe
County Seeks 8 936 Dollar Bus Grant for Seniors
Athens County Commissioners plan to apply for an 8 936 state grant to extend the senior citizen bus fare subsidy run by AORTA. Funds would cover 18 months and include a new Pomeroy route adding Alexander and Lodi Townships. Dec 2 deadline noted for Ohio Instructional Grant applications.
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Athens County
Clyde Bronson
Ohio Department of Transportation
AORTA
Bronson
Pomeroy
Alexander
Lodi
Athens
Buckeye Tourist Council Plans Fall Brochure and Meetings
Buckeye Tourist Council members toured Salt Fork Lake in Cambridge and heard Don Davis discuss private industry and government roles in leisure time. President Susanna Pugh unveiled Buckeye Vacation Trail ideas for a fall brochure and the annual meeting was set for Nov 15 at Roscoe Village Coshocton. A Sept 13-14 grant workshop at Shawnee State Park Lodge in Portsmouth by CHEAO will cover grant writing and funding trends with 13 speakers. Registration is 35 dollars. contact Sally Mathews at CHEAO Drawer 825 Athens 593-5526.
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Buckeye Tourist Council
Salt Fork Lake
Cambridge
Don Davis
Bureau of Appalachia
Susanna Pugh
Buckeye
Roscoe Village
Coshocton
Shawnee State Park Lodge
Portsmouth
Corporation For Health Education
Appalachian
Ohio
Sally Mathews
Cheao
Athens
Ohio University Continuing Ed Open House Sept 14
Ohio University's Continuing Education Office hosts an open house on September 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Baker Center Ballroom to help residents register for courses. Instructors from over 60 programs will attend to answer questions and show project work.
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Ohio University
Baker Center Ballroom
Brundige Becomes OEA Vice President at Spring Convention
N Eugene Brundige of Athens Middle School government class was elected vice president of the Ohio Education Association at the spring convention. Brundige, 2 Curtis Sr., has served on the OEA executive committee for several years and took office Thursday.
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N. Eugene Brundige
Athens
Ohio Education Association
Brundige
Curtis Sr
OEA
Mechanics Course Set By Tri-County Vocational School
The Adult Education Division of Tri-County Joint Vocational School District will start an automobile mechanic training program on October 17. Twelve students must enroll by October 3. The nine month course runs 3 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday in the school shop.
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Tri-County Joint Vocational School District
Cathy Evans
Gina McKnight
Housing costs rise 10 percent amid booming Athens market
Athens sees about 10 percent higher home prices over the past year as demand drives sales up. County records show 992 transfers in the first six months this year, up from 811 last year, with mortgages totaling 19.9 million compared with 21.4 million previously. Real estate officials cite Ohio University growth and in-town movers as fueling activity, while prices vary by area with East Side and North Hill in higher demand.
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Athens
Wilma Allens
Pot
Larry Conrath
Conrath
North Hill
Ohio University
Allen
School Bus Driver Training Begins in Athens Area
Athens City and Alexander Local School Districts start a state certified school bus driver education course. Dr. Sam Henderson and Dr. William Worstall secure an instructor for 18 clock hours at Athens City Middle School cafeteria. A class begins September 7 or 8 at 7 p.m. in Nelsonville with Tri-County Joint Vocational School hosting and officials urged to enroll drivers.
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Athens City
Alexander
Sam Henderson
William Worstall
Tri-County
Nelsonville
Earl Parkins
John Ryan
Tri-County Joint Vocational School
Ohio General Assembly
State Board of Education
Division of Vocational Education
Athens City School
Alexander Local
Senate Orientation Planned
The Ohio University Administrative Senate hosts an orientation for new administrators at 2 30 p m Friday in Room 204 Baker Center. The executive committee explains the senate purpose and activities. Frances McMullen Vince Scarmack and Sharon Perry from the personnel office answer questions on health retirement and educational benefits. A slide presentation reviews Ohio University and refreshments are provided. All new and current administrators are invited.
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Ohio University Administrative Senate
Baker Center
Administrative Senate
Senate
Frances McMullen
Vince Scarmack
Sharon Perry
Ohio University
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Pam
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