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The Scoop News Roundup May 5, 2026
Local The Nelsonville Aquatic Center has been closed due to structural deficiencies, according to city officials. (The Athens Messenger) Heather Rockwell, fiscal officer for the Village of Jacksonville, has been recognized for her work managing the village’s financial systems and supporting local government operations. (Mayor’s Partnership for Progress) Republic of Athens Records in Athens is…
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Lawrence F. Still
Veteran and funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 at the Warren-Brown Funeral Home.
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3rd Annual Athens Porchfest scheduled for May 15-17, 2026
The festival showcases the incredible wealth of local musical talent from Athens and the surrounding region.
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of May 4, 2026
Monday, May 4 9:30 a.m.: Monday Morning Mingle, coffee, treats and conversation. First Mondays. Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens. Tuesday, May 5 10 a.m.: Athens Poetry Writers, Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens. This is not a library-sponsored event. Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens…
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Public Meetings for the week of May 4, 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, May 4 5 p.m.: Glouster Village Council, Glouster Village Hall, 30 Main St., Glouster. 5 p.m.: Rome Township Board of Trustees, Rome Township Building, 8708 SR 144, Stewart. 5:15 p.m.: Athens…
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Danny W. Swart
A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel.
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Dianne R. Kirkbride
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday May 5, 2026, at the Bishopville Church of Christ.
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Audit released April 21, 2026
Ohio Auditor of State released a Trimble Local School District audit April 21, 2026.


