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  • What is abortion? Real talk about Issue 1

    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.

  • Mitchell “Mitch” Norman Judson

    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.

  • Howard Keith Dorst

    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.

  • Richard Mottl

    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.

  • Richard Tomsu

    Richard Tomsu

    No services are planned.  Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens.  Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Athens Farmer’s Market, P.O. Box 951, Athens, OH  45701-0951.

  • Jordan Brown would be proud

    Jordan Brown would be proud

    Jordan Brown was a student. A brother. A son. And he was so much more. Brown loved life and brought sunshine into every room he stepped into. He was a young man who found himself at Tri-County Career Center and High School, both figuratively and literally.

  • “Heartbeat” bill? More like “heartless”

    “Heartbeat” bill? More like “heartless”

    Life right here, right now, is precious. And I want abortions to decrease but by the means that have proven over time to truly work.

  • Demonstration shows support for Palestine

    Demonstration shows support for Palestine

    A crowd of about 250 students and Athens County community members showed support for Palestine on Thursday, Oct. 26.

  • We won’t destroy our state parks for oil and gas profits

    We won’t destroy our state parks for oil and gas profits

    Climate change is not on Ohio politicians’ list of concerns. We must educate and push back against those who consider us a sacrificial region.

  • Patricia Sue Rodgers

    Patricia Sue Rodgers

    Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville, followed by funeral services at 1 p.m.