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Thrift store celebrates 50 years of fostering community
Since opening in Athens in 1976, New to You has retained affordability while supporting foster youth.
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Primary election issues to be decided by provisional ballots
Levy issues, including the city of Athens income tax, cannot be decided until provisional ballots have been counted.
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Cornertown: May 6, 2026
Cornertown is sponsored by the Athens Artists Memorial Project. Cornertown is not subject to the Independent’s Creative Commons license. For reprinting permission, contact the editor.
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Uptown streetscape and utility relocation project public meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026
The purpose is to discuss the project and proposed improvements with the community, answer questions, and gather community input.
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Dog of the Week: Phideux
PHIDEUX, 3-26-26, neutered lab mx, ~1-2yo, 41#, SEIZED Say bonjour to the latest dog of the week, the frisky Phideux. While his name is pronounced “Fido,” this boy insists on the French spelling. Phideux is a one-year-old’ish male Lab mix who is ready to trade shelter life for a magnifique forever family. As a dedicated Francophile, Phideux…
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Cat of the Week: Jet
Meet Jet – male, 3 years Jet is a gentle soul with a heart full of love, just waiting for the right person to share it with. This sweet, shy guy came to us under difficult circumstances, injured, lost, and unsure of what the future would hold. But through it all, Jet has shown nothing…
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Shared-use path will connect bikeway to State Route 682
Local governments will pay only about 2% of the estimated $1.7 million needed to complete the project.
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Museum inspires confidence to explore and discover
The Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery on Columbus Road in Athens brings big-city experiences to Athens County.
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The Scoop News Roundup May 5, 2026
Local The Nelsonville Aquatic Center has been closed due to structural deficiencies, according to city officials. (The Athens Messenger) Heather Rockwell, fiscal officer for the Village of Jacksonville, has been recognized for her work managing the village’s financial systems and supporting local government operations. (Mayor’s Partnership for Progress) Republic of Athens Records in Athens is…
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Lawrence F. Still
Veteran and funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 at the Warren-Brown Funeral Home.
