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Business is business, and getting political is grounds to be fired
This woman was making others uncomfortable and didn’t come to work for 30 days. She deserved to be fired, as most anyone would.
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Sunday Creek Valley Water District Peach Ridge water tank maintenance
Sunday Creek Valley Water District announced Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, that it will be performing maintenance on Peach Ridge Water Tank for the next three weeks.
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Workplace conflict isn’t news – it’s ground for growth
I’m sorry things turned ugly for a few of the staff. Unfortunately, that’s life.
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Reporting about disgruntled employees is one-sided tabloid gossip
The Athens Independent hasn’t made news with this article, only promoted Epling as she grinds her axe. In a time and place where we need real thoughtful and independent journalism, this article provided neither.
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Man dies following standoff with police at Beasley Mill (Updated)
Following an hours-long standoff at the Beasley Mill apartment complex, a man suspected of shooting a woman this afternoon is “believed to have taken his own life,” according to Athens Police Department Chief Nick Magruder.
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Former FedHock superintendent to return to district for one-year contract
George Wood, who long served as district superintendent, will sign a contract with the Federal Hocking Board of Education to serve as interim superintendent for 12 months.
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Athens council moves forward on funding for roundabout, bathrooms, fire station
City council discussed funding for the SR 682 roundabout and extra restrooms at West State Street Park, as well as the final cost of the new fire station.
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Dog of the Week: Kenna
6-12-25, spayed mountain cur mx, ~1-2yo, 39#, FOUND at Elks building, Nelsonville.
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Worthy organizations and inspiring leaders need scrutiny, too
Our story on a controversial firing at Passion Works might make you mad. That’s OK — it means we’re doing the unflinching journalism you expect from us.
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Local nonprofit apparently fired longtime employee over Palestine activism
Nancy Epling was terminated from Passion Works over accusations of religious discrimination, apparently related to her activism against Israel’s war on Gaza.
