Athens eyes 3 million in federal funds for civic center
Athens officials consider applying for an additional 3 million dollars in federal funds to support a proposed civic center near Athens High School. The council also seeks 2.3 million from the EDA to expand the water treatment plant, with possible 70 percent grant in the works. Residents debate the center’s cost and viability amid funding hurdles.
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Athens
Jim Mullins
Economic Development Administration
EDA
Dub Greenhaw
Mullins
U. S. 31
Athens High School
Board Member Backs Dorm Rentals At Athens State College
A State Board of Education member plans to push approval Tuesday to rent four Athens State College dorms to help retire a 899000 bond issue. Atty. Gen. Baxley says the rent can be used if a definite need is shown. bondholders threaten foreclosure while dorm occupancy is low and enrollment is rising.
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Athens
State Board of Education
Athens State College
Charles Carmichael
Tuscumbia
Bill Baxley
Athens College
Ewell Smith
North Alabama
Dr. Ae
Tin State Department of Education
Baxley
State Board
Smith
Sandridge
Wrong tree in Norristown dog toll case
AP report from Norristown Pennsylvania notes a tax collector killed a dog named Curly Bonner. The owner James Bonner had the dog listed in the telephone directory to avoid nuisance calls. The situation highlights misdirected actions and stray mail related to the incident.
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Harrisburg
McKeesport
Emil Mrkonic
Milton Shapp
Norristown
Curly Bonner
Fong
James Bonner
Bonner
Curly
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