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Public Meetings for the week of June 1, 2026
Send meeting notices to info@athensindependent.com by noon on Fridays for inclusion in Monday’s Bulletin Board. All meetings are in-person only unless otherwise noted. Monday, June 1 8:30 a.m.: Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District, Athens County Community Cares Resource Center, 10 W. Washington St., Nelsonville. 9:30 a.m.: Athens County Board of Commissioners, Athens County Courthouse, 15…
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Photo gallery: Southeast Ohio Fibershed Meetup 2026
The Hocking Hills Garment Center hosted a meetup with the Southeast Ohio Fibershed to educate the public about the local textile community.
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Dog of the Week: Salem
SALEM, 4-17-26, male mixed breed, 1-2yo, 72# FOUND near the intersection of SR 56 and Salem Rd, Athens. Baseball season is in full swing and Salem is ready to slide into your home and heart! Coming in at a strapping 72 pounds, Salem is a one-ish-year old terrier mix who’s ready to trade the shelter…
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Federal Valley Resource Center annual meeting and board member election scheduled for Wednesday, June 24
STEWART, Ohio – Federal Valley Resource Center (FVRC) will hold their annual meeting and Board Member Elections at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The meeting will be hosted in the center’s main building auditorium, 8225 OH-329, Stewart. Community members may become FVRC members or renew their membership (cost $10) at the meeting. FVRC…
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Hecht retires as Athens City Auditor
City Treasurer Josh Thomas will serve as auditor until a permanent replacement is appointed by the Athens County Democratic Party.
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Local group advocates for natural burial
The Southeast Ohio Natural Burial Working Group encourages local people and governments to consider old-fashioned burials.
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Minuteman Press employees join union
Workers at the Uptown print shop are now members of the Communications Workers of America Union.
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