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Ned Wayne Jones
In lieu of flowers, we encourage you to donate to the Alzheimer’s foundation (Alz.org) in his honor.
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Kathryn Sue Cremeans
The family would like to thank the staff at the Laurels of Athens for taking such wonderful care of their mother during her last year with them. Her wishes were to be cremated and spread at the final resting place of her husband Rodney in Vanderhoof Cemetery in Athens County, Ohio. A memorial service will…
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Randall Cowdery
Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at the Eden United Brethren Church in Reedsville, OH, with James Reed officiating. Burial will follow in the Eden Cemetery, Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday, one hour prior to the service.
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Complete results of Nov. 7, 2023, general election
Athens County saw one of its highest off-year election turnouts in the 21st century on Tuesday, with 47.03% of registered voters participating.
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Athens County overwhelmingly approves state abortion, marijuana issues
Athens County approved both issues with among the widest margins in the state.
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Athens County passes emergency medical services levy
The levy passed with 62% of votes cast for the tax levy, according to unofficial results from the Athens County Board of Elections Tuesday night.
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Athens City Schools voters pass $24 million bond issue for new high school
The bond issue passed with 58% of voters in favor. This follows a $60.5 million bond issue voters passed for the district in 2018.
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Incumbents ousted, newcomers elected in Nelsonville City Council race
Newcomer Rita Nguyen and incumbents Nancy Sonick and Justin Booth defeated incumbents Tony Dunfee, Doug Childs and Dan Sherman in the city’s contested race.
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Athens mayor Steve Patterson easily wins third term
Challenger Damon Krane lost to incumbent mayor Steve Patterson 81.05% to 18.95%, according to unofficial results.
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Billy Peacock honored with Athena Award
Five people were nominated for the 2023 Athena Award, which recognizes exceptional local service for people who have disabilities.
