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Sen. Brian Chavez, it’s time to put people over profit
The ethics complaint filed against the senator is not a request for an immediate conviction, it’s a request for the truth.
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The Scoop Announcements Feb. 3, 2026
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Feb. 3, 2026.
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Shirley Dupler
A memorial service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, 24 Morris Ave., Athens, with a burial following at Athens Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Athens High School Band where Shirley had many fond memories of playing her saxophone with friends.
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Joan Lawson Stroh
A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m. Feb. 21 at The Church of the Good Shepherd, with visitation beginning at 10:00. It will be followed by a lunch at The Dairy Barn.
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Douglas Scott Ferguson
Calling hours for family and friends will be held at Jagers and Sons Funeral Home in Athens, 4–6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7.
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Columbus Road closure: Monday, Feb. 2
Columbus Road will be closed at number 65, between Second Street and North Lancaster until completion of a water main repair.
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The Bulletin Board: Public Meetings, Feb. 2, 2026 (Updated)
Public meetings for the week of Feb. 2, 2026.



