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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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William (Willy a.k.a. Bruiser) Dennis Young III
Willy’s Facebook page will remain open and all are welcome to post memories and final words to him there. Memorial services will be arranged and posted on social media. Online obituary available at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.
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Anna Lee “Ann” Ellis
A memorial Mass will take place at St. Paul Catholic Church, Athens, OH at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 21, 2024, immediately followed by graveside service at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery and luncheon to follow at the Holy Family Center, 75 Stewart St., Athens, OH.
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Jane M. Eddy
A private family graveside service will be held at Amesville (Mud Sock) Cemetery on Saturday, August 24. A public celebration of Jane’s life will take place that same day at 4:30 p.m. at The Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Drive, The Plains.
