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The Scoop News Roundup Aug. 27–Sept. 2, 2024
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of Aug. 27–Sept. 2, 2024
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Lola Mae Kramer Lackey
Visitation hours will be held on Friday August 30th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM, at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home in Athens, OH. The burial will take place at Canaanville Cemetery, followed by a 4:00 PM celebration of life at the Lackey Family Cabin and Pond. In…
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Bruce E. Kuhre
Bruce donated his body to the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. A memorial service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Athens, OH on November 9th, 2024, at 3:00 pm.
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The Bulletin Board: Public Meetings, Aug. 26–Sept. 2, 2024
The Bulletin Board: Public Meetings, Aug. 26–Sept. 2, 2024
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Harris isn’t ‘dream candidate,’ but she’s the best pick in November
Harris won’t transform society, but having her in office will let us continue to fight for a truly just, peaceful and compassionate world.
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Laurie Lynn Torrence
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 28th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Federal Hocking High School Gym, Stewart. Funeral service will be conducted Thursday, Aug. 29th a 4:00 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens with Rev. Monte McCune officiating. Burial will be in Halleys Ridge Memorial Cemetery, Ava, Noble County on…
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Julitta “Lita” Sophia Young
Lita will be buried beside Bussie in the New Marshfield Cemetery. A grave-side memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 28th at 1:00 p.m. She would appreciate donations in her memory be made to the Athens County Humane Society in recognition of her profound love for animals. She especially loved cats.
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New fire station should be ready in October; bike path now open
Problems with steel delivery delayed work on the Stimson Avenue station, which includes a boat launch and public facilities.
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Bruce DeGarmore
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday Aug. 26, 2024, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville with Jon Hanning officiating. Interment will be in the Glouster Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
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Athens City Council OKs amended cannabis and tobacco zoning ordinance
Mayor Steve Patterson’s ‘sense of urgency’ spurred the council to amend and pass the ordinance in one sitting, rather than send the ordinance back to first reading.
