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Inside Courts: Lawsuits seek to establish rightful Nelsonville council
With a fourth court case now pending, maybe we’ll finally get an answer about who should govern Nelsonville.
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Mount Zion elevator ordinance progresses despite traffic concern
One city council member voiced concerns that the partial placement of an elevator vestibule in a right-of-way would cause traffic issues.
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Flooded roads as of 9 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Athens County Engineer’s Office reports roads under high water as of 9 a.m. Thursday, March 5.
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Evelyn Dishong
Graveside service will be conducted noon Monday, March 3, at West Union St. Cemetery.
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Brothers held by ICE seek release after court ruling
A federal judge’s February order opened a way for Gregory Javier Laverde Laguna and Victor Laverde Laguna to seek release.
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Chester Bateman
Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
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Mary Holman
A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday March 3, 2026 at the Bishopville Church of Christ with Rocky Exline officiating.



