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Chauncey passes Palestine ceasefire resolution
The village became perhaps the smallest municipality in the United States to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
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5,000 is a magic number
When the Independent hits 5,000 subscribers, we’ll unlock $100,000 in cash and services from the News Startup Fund.
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Wayne National Forest accepting public comments on fracking assessment
Residents may comment until May 17 on a Wayne National Forest environmental assessment that recommends allowing fracking on 40,000 acres.
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Hundreds demand university ‘disclose, divest’ investments in Israel
More than 200 protestors occupied Ohio University’s Baker University Center for several minutes on May 1.
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Nelsonville council case closes locally, but remains open before the state
The plaintiffs moved to dismiss their local complaints on Friday, May 3.
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A second Trump presidency is the stuff of nightmares
Trump’s plans for a second term would usher in “a new kind of authoritarian presidential order.” We must sound the alarm.
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Joyce (Williams) Lewis
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel in Bishopville, Ohio, with Tim Seevers officiating. The family will receive friends at noon, and the memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m. A brief graveside service will follow immediately after the memorial service at Maplewood…
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Dog of the Week: Sammie
Sammie is a young, female, medium-size dog who has been overlooked for reasons we cannot understand. At just 38 pounds, she is just about the perfect size and walks very well on the leash.
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Cat of the Week: Lena
This beautiful friendly girl recently lost her home through no fault of her own. She’s 2 years old, 18#, up to date on vetting, spayed and declawed. Loves attention. Very talkative. Loves napping on her person. She has a long fluffy coat that will need brushing and care.
