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Linda L. Russell McClain
GLOUSTER, Ohio – Linda L. Russell McClain, 79, of Glouster, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home surrounded by family. Born October 24, 1946, in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Harry Jr. and Mary Ayers Russell. Linda was a member of the Athens Senior Citizens Center and a former member of the Glouster…
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Don “Neighbob” Easterling
Calling hours will be observed from 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 20, and from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Tuesday, April 21.
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Martha Antle
Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 21 at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home.
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of April 20, 2026
Tuesday, April 21 9:30 a.m.: Play Lab, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens City-County Health Department, 278 W. Union St., Athens. 5 p.m.: Athens County Suicide Prevention Coalition Survivor Support Group, Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare, 100 Hospital Drive, Athens. …
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Public Meetings for the week of April 20, 2026
Send meeting notices to info@athensindependent.com by noon on Fridays for inclusion in Monday’s Bulletin Board. All meetings are in-person only unless otherwise noted. Monday, April 20 9 a.m.: Athens County Board of Commissioners, special meeting. Athens County Courthouse, 2nd floor annex, commissioners’ conference room, 15 S. Court St., Athens. The purpose of this meeting is…
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Dog of the Week: Moto
Missed out on a hippopotamus for Christmas? Don’t worry, we’ve got the next best thing! Meet Moto, a 5-year old male Land Hippo, who is ready to step up your Netflix game.
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Cat of the Week: Officer McDonald
This handsome guy spent much of his life outdoors, but he’s quickly discovering how nice indoor living can be, especially warm naps and watching the world go by from a window.
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East State Street closure for Friday, April 17, 2026
The City of Athens announces that East State Street will be closed on Friday, April 17, 2026, from Stimson Avenue to Morris Avenue for roadway repair. Road will be closed from 8 A.M. until 12 Noon. There will be no thru or emergency traffic. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. The City apologizes for…
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Renters, city landlords surveyed (Updated)
Student tenants and Athens landlords have until May 31 to complete surveys designed to inform rental code enforcement procedures.
