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Nelsonville City Council moves to block inauguration of new officials
Council instructed the city law director to sue the county board of elections and secretary of state to prevent installation of a new government on Jan. 6.
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Thelma Hillyer
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at the Union Cemetery in New Straitsville.
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Radars with Rachel: Weekend of Nov. 7–9, 2025
Weather forecast by Ohio University student Rachel Grant for the weekend of Nov. 7, 2025.
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Nelsonville City Council approves appointees for open commission seats
The council unanimously approved six people recommended by City Manager Fred Holmes to fill the open seats.
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Officials lacked judicial authority to release men to ICE
Judge Patrick Lang has ordered the county to get the men back for a Nov. 12 hearing. Whether that will happen remains to be seen.
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Discussion continues around huts, proposed zoning recommendation
Athens City Council again heard residents’ arguments for and against the Gathering Place’s proposed Conestoga Huts temporary housing pilot project.
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Athens County, let’s work together to feed our neighbors
We are strongest when we act together, when we recognize each other’s humanity, and when we lead with gratitude, generosity, and kindness.
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Athens admin abandons proposed changes to Shade Tree Commission
City Service-Safety Director Andy Stone said he didn’t think the city had the votes to eliminate the commission’s regulatory authority.
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Hunting down in Southeast Ohio amid ongoing deer disease outbreak (Updated)
The state is considering more stringent deer hunting regulations this year in response to an ongoing outbreak of deer disease.
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Athens veteran celebrates 100 years of life
An October ceremony honored Don Slagle, who served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.
