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Local woman appeals prosecutorial misconduct claim
Jennifer Sweat says her conviction on felony charges was the result of vindictive prosecution.
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OU protest cases resolve with community service
Criminal cases have been dismissed against two protestors arrested during the April Ohio University Board of Trustees meeting.
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Governor vetoes outdoor rec funding cut (Updated)
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said the funding cut “would unnecessarily harm” economic development in Appalachian Ohio.
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Nelsonville Dog Park now open
A series of planned improvements will soon provide new ways to play for dogs and their human companions.
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Former JFS director waives right to speedy trial
The decision will push back Jean Demosky’s trial on charges related to alleged mismanagement of organizational finances.
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Baileys Trail org in jeopardy
A bill awaiting the governor’s signature would strip at least $750,000 in state funding from the council that manages the Baileys Trail System.
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Poison hemlock raises concern in Athens County
Local municipalities are working to address the spread of the invasive plant.
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JFS to sell Nelsonville building
Athens County Department of Job and Family Services announced this week that the county will sell the building that houses its resource center in Nelsonville.
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Athens planning local conservation cemetery
The cemetery would allow natural burials within city limits while supporting land conservation.
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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.
