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The Bulletin Board: Public Meetings, Jan. 26, 2026 (Updated)
Public meetings for the week of Jan. 26, 2026.
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Celebrate music and history at the Tecumseh Theater (Updated)
The Tecumseh Theater will host its first FUN(d)raiser Concert of 2026, featuring live performances by local bands Bristol Blue and Sweet Misery.
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Mike Mudrie
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31. A visitation will take place from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
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Property tax reform bills offer relief, local officials express concern
The Ohio legislature is working to lower property taxes as multiple citizen groups call for the abolishment of property taxes.
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Reel Talk: Three strange science fiction films about AI
A look back at three science fiction films from three different decades featuring AI.
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The pledge, the paradox and the responsibility of self-government
Whether one stands for the Pledge or chooses not to, the deeper question is whether we are willing to engage in the responsibilities of citizenship with the same seriousness as we defend our freedoms.
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Crowd weighs in on Pledge of Allegiance at Athens City Council
Athens City Council on Tuesday saw a demonstration prior to the meeting organized by former state rep. Jay Edwards, of Nelsonville, who is currently running for state treasurer.
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Child support enforcement agency takes hit in JFS layoffs
Four of five positions set to be eliminated by Athens County Jobs and Family Services are in the county’s Child Support Enforcement Agency.
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Ohio Senator Brian Chavez faces ethics complaint over industry ties
A Washington County group argues Chavez failed to disclose financial interests and has used his position for personal gain.
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Statutory city council meets again in Nelsonville
The council held a brief meeting and long executive session at Hocking College on Monday.
