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Julitta “Lita” Sophia Young
Lita will be buried beside Bussie in the New Marshfield Cemetery. A grave-side memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 28th at 1:00 p.m. She would appreciate donations in her memory be made to the Athens County Humane Society in recognition of her profound love for animals. She especially loved cats.
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New fire station should be ready in October; bike path now open
Problems with steel delivery delayed work on the Stimson Avenue station, which includes a boat launch and public facilities.
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Bruce DeGarmore
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday Aug. 26, 2024, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville with Jon Hanning officiating. Interment will be in the Glouster Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
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Athens City Council OKs amended cannabis and tobacco zoning ordinance
Mayor Steve Patterson’s ‘sense of urgency’ spurred the council to amend and pass the ordinance in one sitting, rather than send the ordinance back to first reading.
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Ballot board distorts Citizens Not Politicians amendment
The Ohio Ballot Board’s text for Issue 1 includes lies, distortions that alarm and mislead, and dense language that seems intended to confuse voters.
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Second Athens County landlord faces federal sexual harassment suit
Advocates hope the lawsuit prompts a “public conversation about predatory landlords.”
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Board of elections denies protest against Nelsonville streets levy
Former councilman Greg Smith filed a protest against the city’s vote to place a renewal of the 5-year general maintenance levy.
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Athens dispensaries open for recreational marijuana
Consumers 21+ may now purchase recreational marijuana from two dispensaries in Athens.
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Dog of the Week: Deeva
DEEVA, 6-20-24, female shepherd mix, ~1-2yo, 38#, FOUND on Mansfield Rd, Athens.
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