Bridge reopening delayed at Memorial Bridge linking Point Pleasant
The Memorial Bridge between Point Pleasant West Virginia and Gallipolis Ohio may stay closed up to ten days as workers plate defective welds found on inspection. State Highway Commissioner Speed Jones said flaws are not cracks but warrant preventive plating to avoid a second closure. Mayor John Musgrave said the closure harms both communities, though pedestrians and emergency vehicles are unaffected.
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Free Arthritis Facts Booklet From Southwestern Ohio Chapter
The Southwestern Ohio Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation offers a free booklet titled Arthritis The Basic Facts. Expenditures related to arthritis total 13 billion dollars annually in the US, says Stephen J Gehlert executive director. Write to 2400 Reading Road Cincinnati to request the booklet.
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Indicted Former Rep Edward Garmatz Faces Bribe Conspiracy Charge
Former Maryland Democrat Edward Garmatz was indicted in Washington on a federal charge of conspiring to accept 20000 dollars in bribes from two shipping firms in exchange for backing legislation favorable to those companies. AP.
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Man charged with deaths of couple in rural Ohio
Robert Craig, 36, of rural Defiance, is held on 200000 bond after arraignment on two counts of aggravated murder for the slayings of Terry McCullough 26 Payne and Kathryn Fisher 31 rural Defiance in a mobile home near Junction. Deputies said the shooting followed a domestic quarrel.
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City Seeks Bids for Four 1976 Ford Torino Cars
The city invites sealed bids by August 22 for four 1976 Ford Torino cars used by city management. Each car has under 11,000 miles. Minimum bid is 3600 dollars. 10 percent deposit via certified check or money order. balance due within three days of award. Duplicate bids go to the earliest postmark.
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Lemon-Monroe Class of 1972 Reunion Planned
Lemon-Monroe High School’s Class of 1972 plans a fifth year reunion during homecoming weekend September 23 24. Activities include gathering at the Hornet football game and halftime recognition seating, plus a Saturday buffet dinner at 8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn near I 75 and Ohio 122 costing 750 per person.
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