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The Scoop News Roundup Feb. 11–14, 2025
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Feb. 11–14, 2025.
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The Gathering Place nears its 50th anniversary
The community home for people with mental health challenges was the brainchild of the late Rita Gilleck.
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Mary Anna Hellebrandt Russell
A memorial graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 12:00 Noon at Athens Memory Gardens with Rev. Matthew Wright officiating. Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens.
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Athens County Independent hiring an Advertising & Development Manager
The Athens County Independent seeks a full-time Advertising & Development Manager to lead revenue development, through both fundraising and earned revenue.
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House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health
Although outdoor cats comprise most cases of feline H5N1, a small but growing number of house cats contracted the disease from raw food or unpasteurized milk.
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The Bulletin Board: Public Meetings, Feb 10–17, 2025
Public meetings for the week of Feb. 10, 2025.
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When the political divide hits close to home
My husband was always more conservative than I, but he’s moved farther to the right over time. It’s complicated.
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Candidates, issues filed for May 6 primary ballot
The Athens County Board of Elections will certify candidate and issue petitions at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14.
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Contact elected representatives about Trump
It is becoming very clear that if we want to stop the Trump madness we must speak out.
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Local federal employee refuses nationwide invitation to resign
Upholding the values of my agency requires me to maintain my position as a federal government civil servant.
