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City proposes income tax increase for May 2026 ballot
Mayor Steve Patterson and Treasurer Josh Thomas proposed placing a proposed 0.2% income tax increase before voters in May 2026.
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County prosecutor declines to exonerate brothers detained by ICE
Gregory Laverde Laguna and Victor Laverde Laguna were brought to Athens County for a hearing in local criminal cases Wednesday.
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Virginia (Jinny) Ann Zoll Mathews
Arrangements are pending with Sanders Funeral Home in Columbus, North Carolina.
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Specialized maps and guides make it easy to reduce, reuse and recycle
The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District and the Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal can help you find a place for stuff you can’t use or don’t want.
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Dr. Tee awarded Black Appalachian Storytellers fellowship
Trevellya Ford-Ahmed’s fellowship will support her ongoing work at the Mount Zion Black Cultural Center.
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Holidays in the hills: 2025 winter events in Athens County (Updated)
Enjoy outdoor festivals, holiday parties, food-focused fun, and events just for the kids.
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Linda McCatherine
A Catholic Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday Nov. 13, at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Glouster. A visitation will be held from 5–8 Wednesday.



