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Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk
Regardless of where or when a heat wave strikes, one pattern has been a constant: Older adults are the most likely to die from extreme heat, and the crisis is worsening.
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Emergency cooling station at Athens Community Center
Due to anticipated high temperatures, the Athens Community Center is being designated as an emergency cooling station beginning June 17-23.
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Norma Lee Sayre
It was her wish that there be no calling hours, The family will hold a private ceremony with interment in the Hooper Ridge Cemetery, Ames Township. The family wishes to thank Hospice of Athens for the loving care of Norma the past few days, and in lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be…
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Sondra Kay Sinclair
Graveside services were conducted June 13th at Athens Memory Gardens by Pastor Donald Brooks. Arrangements were with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.
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Athens City Council members talk cannabis zoning
At Monday’s meetings, Athens City Council committees addressed recommendations on tobacco and cannabis zoning and adjusting the payment structure for two municipal court employees, which would help the city’s struggling general fund.
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Explainer: What’s happening to your local waste services center (Updated)
As a new local council of governments forms, Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers, Inc. continues to receive questions from the public about what’s next.
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Nelsonville recognizes young lifeguard for saving small child (Updated)
Nelsonville City Council adopted a resolution Monday night to recognize a young lifeguard for her heroism.
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Dog of the Week: Elon
ELON, 4-11-24, male terrier mix, ~1-2 yo, 71#, ABANDONED by owner at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens.
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Mary J. Keith
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, at the Glouster Church of Christ with Jerry Marang officiating. Interment will be in the Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
