Wheat Harvest In Hocking County Shows Good Yields
Ohio farmers report a very good wheat harvest in Hocking County with yields up to 60 bushels per acre. Moisture 12 to 13.7 percent and test weight around 60 pounds per bushel, with grain arriving from Laurelville Circleville and Washington DC areas. Prices at $2.04 to $2.06 per bushel drum up farmer concerns over underpayment.
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Hocking County
Bill Keynes
Keynes Bros., Inc
Laurelville
Circleville
Washington D.C
Keynes
Laurelville Grain and Mill Co
Clarence Maxson
Maxson
Hocking
Ross
Pickaway
Raymond
Clarence
Kansas
The
Wall Street Journal
Kansas City
Kansas State University
Town Meeting to discuss Kroger building purchase in Logan
The Logan-Hocking Town Meeting will discuss buying the Kroger building on E Front St for 170000 at 7:30 tonight in Westminster House First Presbyterian Church. The Kroger Co plans to vacate for new Hocking Mall facilities this fall and a recreation center proposal and fundraising coordinators will be organized.
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Kroger
E. Front St
Logan-Hocking
Westminster House
First Presbyterian Church
Hocking County
Kroger Co
Hocking Mall
Senate report blasts Ohio utilities over gas crisis
The four month Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee probe faults Columbia Gas of Ohio and Dayton Power and Light for credibility gaps and unpreparedness during last winter's gas shortage. East Ohio Gas earns praise for solid management and conservation efforts amid a wider critique of dependence on Columbia Transmission Corp. West Ohio is commended for clear communication and curtailment planning while CG&E avoids residential impact with strong public relations. The panel urges inquiry into potential antitrust issues surrounding the Columbia Gas System.
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Columbus, Ohio
Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc
Dayton Power and Light Co
Senate Committee
East Ohio Gas Co
Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee
Ohio
Columbia Gas
Dayton
Senate
Columbia
Dp&l
Columbia Gas Transmission Corp
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co
Columbia Transmission
West
Atty
William J. Brown
William Spratley
Columbia Gas System
Columbia of
Cg&e
Laurelville Trucker Killed In Wheeling Crash
James Hardman 38 of Laurelville was killed when his tractor trailer veered off I 70 into a downtown Wheeling street and exploded after catching fire. The crash occurred about 3 am near Wheeling Tunnel and blocked traffic for hours. Funeral arrangements are handled by Wellman Funeral Home Circleville.
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James Hardman
Laurelville
Wheeling
W. Va
Hardman
Leonard F
Lennie) Hardman
Circleville
Ohio
Hocking County
The
Wellman Funeral Home
High court rules depreciation methods differ for tax and rate bases
The Supreme Court splits five to two upholding Ohio Bell’s rate increase. Utilities may use accelerated depreciation for income tax while using straight line depreciation to determine rate of return before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. House Democrats restore all vetoed items in Ohio’s $13 billion two year budget. Taiwan asylum request by a Chinese air force commander. Detroit workers return after tentative three year contract. David Walters named to Vatican posting by the Carter administration.
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Columbus
Ohio
Supreme Court
High Court
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
House
John Gilloglys Hosts IFYE Delegate From Japan
Hank Bartholomew announces that Shigeo Kuwana a 22 year old Japanese IFYE delegate will stay with the John Gillogly family in Logan from July 15 to 31 as part of the International Farm Youth Exchange. Kuwana a former Aichi ken 4 H Club member will arrive from Seattle after June 26 and will visit Ohio Connecticut and Washington DC before returning to Japan October 20. The Hocking County 4 H Committee plans a 6 30 p m July 21 potluck in Kuwana's honor at the Hocking Youth Center and discusses the Share the Fun contest and judge meals for project judging.
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Hank Bartholomew
Hocking County
Japan
Logan
International Farm Youth Exchange
IFYE
Shigeo Kuwana
Hisao Kuwana
Aichiken
Kuwana
John Gillogly
Keller Rd
Seattle
Washington
Ohio
Kawana
Connecticut
Washington, D.C
United States
National
4-H Council
Cooperative Extension Service
Hocking
Leaving Tots At Pool Chided By City Manager
Chuck Kemper the Logan swimming pool manager urged parents to supervise children under four at the pool. He cited several instances in the past week of youngsters aged 2 and 4 being left alone for up to four hours while lifeguards focus on water safety.
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Chuck Kemper
Logan Swimming
Kemper
Heat Wave Pushes Ohio Power Use Toward Record
Ohio utilities brace for peak demand as 90s heat climbs. Columbus Southern Ohio Electric and Dayton Power and Light forecast record loads, while Ohio Power and Ohio Edison expect near or at recent highs. Weather service warns continuing heat with possible Friday rain, and crops show stress but still growing. Seventeen tornadoes reported across Wisconsin, Iowa, and surrounding states with damage from severe storms.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Columbus and
Southern Ohio Electric Co
Dayton Power and Light Co
Indiana
Illinois
Canton
Ohio Power Co
West Virginia
Akron
Ohio Edison
Dp&l
Columbus Power Company
Ohio Power
Dayton Power and Light
National Weather Service
Wisconsin
Iowa
North Dakota
Michigan
Fort Dodge
Conneaut
Denver
Wis
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Fort Smith
Ark
Valley Heat Records Hit 95 Degrees Amid Humid Skies
The Hocking Valley sweltered with 95 degrees as highs in the low 90s are forecast for tonight and Friday. Hourly readings show morning temps from 66 to 85 and a noontime 92 rising to 95 by 4 p.m. Humidity remains high with a 20 percent chance of rain tonight and 30 percent Friday.
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Hocking
Five Die in Danbury Prison Fire Deliberate Blaze Suspected
A three story cellblock fire at the federal Danbury prison killed five inmates and injured about 66. Investigators say the blaze may have been deliberate though officials withheld details. Inmates described being trapped inside thick smoke with doors reportedly locked as rescue crews fought to reach them.
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Danbury
Darnell Kinnard
Washington, D.C
Maury County
Nashville
Tenn
Lovell
Anthony Ligatto
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