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Margaret V. Morris
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday June 24, 2024, at the Glouster Church of Christ, 32 Fairlawn Ave., Glouster, 45732 with Caleb Christman and Dr. Austin Seevers officiating. Interment will be in the Maplewood Cemetery, Glouster. Visitation will take place at the church on Monday from 11 a.m. until the…
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This week’s heat advisory, explained
Athens County summers are usually hot and humid, but this week is ridiculous. We have the scoop on hot terminology and how to stay safe.
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The Scoop Announcements June 18 – June 21, 2024
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of June 18 – June 21, 2024.
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The Scoop News Roundup June 18 – 21, 2024
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of June 18 – 21, 2024.
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Melissa A. Brunton Elkins
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel, 6525 S. State Route 78, Glouster, Ohio 45732 with Jon Hanning officiating. Interment will be in the Maplewood Cemetery, Glouster. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
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Karen Elaine Washington
A cremation has taken place and there will be a graveside service held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville.
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The Bulletin Board: Public Meetings, June 17–21, 2024
Athens County public meetings June 17–21 and Monday, June 24.
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Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days – if people understand what they mean
You’ve probably heard people say, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” There’s a lot of truth to that phrase, and it’s important to understand it as summer temperatures rise.
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Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk
Regardless of where or when a heat wave strikes, one pattern has been a constant: Older adults are the most likely to die from extreme heat, and the crisis is worsening.
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Emergency cooling station at Athens Community Center
Due to anticipated high temperatures, the Athens Community Center is being designated as an emergency cooling station beginning June 17-23.
