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Athens County passes emergency medical services levy
The levy passed with 62% of votes cast for the tax levy, according to unofficial results from the Athens County Board of Elections Tuesday night.
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Athens City Schools voters pass $24 million bond issue for new high school
The bond issue passed with 58% of voters in favor. This follows a $60.5 million bond issue voters passed for the district in 2018.
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Incumbents ousted, newcomers elected in Nelsonville City Council race
Newcomer Rita Nguyen and incumbents Nancy Sonick and Justin Booth defeated incumbents Tony Dunfee, Doug Childs and Dan Sherman in the city’s contested race.
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Athens mayor Steve Patterson easily wins third term
Challenger Damon Krane lost to incumbent mayor Steve Patterson 81.05% to 18.95%, according to unofficial results.
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Billy Peacock honored with Athena Award
Five people were nominated for the 2023 Athena Award, which recognizes exceptional local service for people who have disabilities.
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The Indy Bulletin Board: Athens County Events, Announcements, Public Meetings, & Local News Roundup, Nov. 6-12
Our digest of top headlines from other outlets plus a list of all public meetings.
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What is abortion? Real talk about Issue 1
When opponents lie about a proposed amendment, people are voting out of fears over language or interpretations that do not exist.
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Mitchell “Mitch” Norman Judson
The funeral is scheduled for 7 P.M, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, Ohio, with Rev. Duane Stutler officiating. Visiting hours will be at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home on Saturday, from 5-7 P.M.. All are welcome to attend and share memories in celebration of Mitchell’s life.
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Howard Keith Dorst
Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M., Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, OH. Burial will follow in the Chester Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Sunday, from 5-7 P.M.
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Richard Mottl
At Richard’s request there will be no services. He and his late wife’s ashes will be placed in the columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, with Full Military Honors.
