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Celebrating Independence Day in Athens County
Here’s what’s going on this Independence Day in Athens County, July 3–5.
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Firefighter safety and solidarity to be prioritized at wellness event
The 2025 Firefighter Safety Stand Down is a national effort to raise awareness of mental health issues, giving emergency responders space to “breathe, heal, and reconnect” among peers.
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Photo of the Week: May 7, 2025
Lyn Ford speaks at the Chauncey Public Library on May 7, 2025. Photo by Al Maloney.
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Hop over to April’s seasonal events in Athens County
Let’s get outside! We put together a list of Easter, spring and outdoor events that will be held throughout the area this month.
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Photo gallery: Hei Hei’s Lunar New Year Party
Korean fried chicken, kimchi pancakes and dumplings fed the masses at Hei Hei’s Lunar New Year pop-up, which spanned five hours and hosted hundreds – a multi-generational crowd welcoming the Year of the Snake.
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Mary Bolyard
A cremation has taken place and there will be no services observed. A message of comfort may be sent to the family.
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Nelsonville government change could be delayed by years, attorney says
If the state sues over procedural problems, implementation of changes to Nelsonville city government could be on hold for up to three years.
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Nelsonville council moves on ballot initiative
The council’s action precedes an emergency Board of Elections meeting on Thursday, which will determine the outcome of the proposed Nov. 5 ballot initiative.
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Nelsonville council discusses jail foot traffic
Residents say they fear their personal safety as a result of former inmates from the regional jail walking Riverside Drive when stranded without a ride upon release.

