William Biddlestone, the former county prosecutor who handled the case, was not available for comment, despite my repeated attempts to contact him. The county prosecutor's office would not comment on the case. Please include your town and full name so your comments can go into next week's Streetmail. Last week we asked if you felt Hocking County needed an updated, comprehensive development plan to replace the current one produced in 1968 by the Ohio State University. Readers supported the idea, but with some reservations.
Tourism is the biggest factor.
The Lancaster bypass will add to growth by making it easier for Columbus people to come here. If we don't do a better job of planning our own growth, people from outside the area will do it for us. A new one is definitely needed. OU would hire local crews to survey and study. I don't like it at all.