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Albany polling location move is a barrier to voting
As a longtime resident of the Village of Albany I was appalled when I read that the Athens County Board of Elections has moved the polling location for Albany village voters quite a distance away from our village to Christ Community Wesleyan Church. THE ONLY THING THIS DOES IS IT MAKES HARD OR IMPOSSIBLE for…
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Curtis Devin Frey
ATHENS, Ohio — Curtis Devin Frey passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Athens, where he lived most of his life, attending Athens High School. He was 42. A talented artist in his youth, he began playing the guitar in his teens and devoted his life to being a musician, playing at many cities and…
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The Indy Bulletin Board: Athens County Events, Announcements, Public Meetings, & Local News Roundup 7/17-7/23
Our digest of top headlines from other outlets plus a list of all public meetings.
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Timeline of Nelsonville turmoil
From the police chief’s resignation last year to council member resignation after resignation, since late 2022 the city of Nelsonville’s government and administration has undergone what seems to be endless turnover.
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Nelsonville City Council loses member, moves on $20k settlement
A Nelsonville city council member has resigned amid accusations of attempting to access city email addresses; meanwhile, the city moves to settle a “pending lawsuit” for over $20,000.
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The Plains loses its pharmacy
The Rite Aid location in The Plains recently closed, leaving residents without a nearby pharmacy.
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Patsy R. Ellis
Visitation will be held 2–4 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville.
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Bellar lawsuit reaches $420k settlement with Athens County, former sheriff’s deputy
Athens County and a former sheriff’s deputy reached a $420,000 settlement agreement with an Amesville woman formerly known as Serah Bellar, related to claims in her federal lawsuit that the county was complicit in her yearslong abuse.
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Clarence Wendel Shifflet
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the Maplewood Cemetery, Glouster.
