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James D. Lenigar
There will be a celebration of life held at noon Saturday June 20, at 52 Locust Street, Glouster.
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Community rates at Athens pool available for City of Nelsonville residents for 2026 season
After June 30, the community rates for season membership passes will cease and return to the general rates for Nelsonville residents.
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of May 25, 2026
Monday, May 25 5 p.m.: Athens Civitan Club, The Plains Community Park Building, 65 Connett Road, The Plains. Tuesday, May 26 9 a.m.: Senior Center, breakfast, coffee, internet, crafts, and more. Village Productions, 16 State St., Amesville. Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens City-County Health Department, 278 W. Union…
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Public Meetings for the week of May 25, 2026 (Updated)
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 25 – Memorial Day Federal holiday; check with agencies for rescheduled meetings and cancelations. Tuesday, May 26 9:30 a.m.: Athens County Board of County Commissioners, Athens County Courthouse, 15 S.…
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Judith Murphy
There will be a visitation from 11:30–12:30 p.m. Tuesday May 26, 2026, at Morrison Funeral Chapel.
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Local fire departments plan for electric vehicle fires
Electric vehicles and many household devices contain lithium ion batteries, which can cause “runaway fires” when damaged.
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Chauncey to repeal LGBTQ, renter protections, Palestine resolution
CHAUNCEY, Ohio — Chauncey Village Council met for nearly four hours on May 14, discussing plans to repeal discrimination protections for renters and LGBTQ+ residents and a resolution that called for a ceasefire in Palestine. The ordinance and resolution were both initially passed in 2024. The repeal ordinance and resolution each passed on their second…
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Inside Courts: Pre-game analysis of OU football coach case
Retired judge Tom Hodson gives the play-by-play breakdown of Brian Smith’s wrongful termination suit against Ohio University.
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Playground equipment purchase draws scrutiny
A proposal to buy new playground equipment at the community center drew pushback and support at Athens City Council’s May 18 meeting.
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CR 19 closure between Bittersweet Lane and Longmeadow Lane on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Contractors will be drilling soil borings for a future landslide repair.
