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Dog of the Week: Birch
BIRCH, 4-4-26, neutered terrier mx, ~1yo, 44#, FOUND near airport in Albany Birch is a one-ish-year-old male terrier mix. We suspect he’s a Gizmo cross, given his ridiculously adorable ears. Birch loves to (ear) wax poetical about the importance of treats in a dog’s diet. His dissertation focused on how peanut butter frisbees manage cortisol…
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Cat of the Week: Chicken
Meet Chicken – male, 3 years Chicken is a majestic feline who has absolutely no idea just how special he truly is. With his gentle nature and quiet charm, he may be a little shy at first, preferring to take his time getting comfortable. But with a bit of patience, he blossoms into an incredibly…
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: May 13, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – Ordinances adopted 05/04/26 posted to website 05/13/26 through 05/27/26. FULL TEXT 0-29-26 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A SURPLUS CITY-OWNED PARCEL ON HUDSON AVENUE TO COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERS, LLC. IN FURTHERANCE OF THE WELCOME HOME OHIO GRANT PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ADOPTED…
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Independent adds writer with help from national program
The new reporter is one of 78 corps members placed in newsrooms nationwide through Report for America.
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Joy Valley Celebration slated for May 23, 2026
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – Please join us on Saturday, May 23, at 1 pm for a community celebration of the new Joy Valley Nature Preserve. The event will feature a gathering with ice cream treats, popsicles and cookies, remarks about the history and plans for the forested property, a ribbon-cutting, and guided hikes along the trails. The preserve was established last fall, the result of…
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Beyond the Uniform: First Responder PTSD & Mental Health Awareness Summit to be held June 27, 2026
NELSONVILLE, OH — Firefighters, EMS, law enforcement officers, dispatchers, corrections officers, and veterans across Ohio and the surrounding region are invited to attend the Beyond the Uniform: First Responder PTSD & Mental Health Awareness Summit on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Nelsonville‑York High School. The Summit will feature: “As a firefighter myself, I’ve seen how…
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2026 Athens County Youth Summit to be held June 4, 2026
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – We are pleased to announce that the 2026 Athens County Youth Summit will take place on June 4, from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. at Beacon School (801 W. Union St.) in Athens. The theme of the summit is “Connected Communities; Stronger Outcomes” and we hope to facilitate strong discussion and insights into…
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Dave Richards
A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday May 21, at the Bishopville Church of Christ with Rocky Exline officiating.
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Evelyn Houk
Funeral service will be conducted noon Tuesday, May 26, at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Robbie Scott officiating.
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Audit released May 19, 2026
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – The Ohio Auditor of State released the following audit May 19, 2026:
