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Sandra Baker
Friends may call Wednesday March 11, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. Funeral service will be conducted Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, Athens with Rev. Phil Foster officiating. Cremation will follow the service.
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Civic and Community Club Meetings – March 9, 2026
Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of March 9, 2026.
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Thomas Russell Embrey
A cremation has taken place and there will be a celebration of life held at a later date.
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Ronald “Joe” Tivner
In honor of Joe’s humble nature and request, no formal funeral will be held. He will be commemorated with a celebration of life and military honors at a later date.
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Human connection matters in a cultural tech takeover
Humans are not built to interact with machines that act like humans. It’s unnerving, unsettling, and completely unnecessary.
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Athens is where ordinary people can make a difference
Moments of change in history often look small at the start.
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Fredrick Street in Nelsonville closure: March 9–13, 2026
The street is being closed for demolition cleanup at 532 Fredrick Street.
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James Smith
Funeral service will be conducted Friday, February 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens with Rev. David Roach officiating.
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East State Street in Athens closure: March 9-11, 2026
East State Street will be closed on Monday, March 9 through Wednesday, March 11 at 74 East State St. for storm sewer investigation and repair.

