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The Bulletin Board: Public Meetings, April 14–21, 2025
Public meetings for the week of April 14, 2025.
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Trump’s lies are no longer a novelty — they’re the norm
The more dangerous count is how many times the administration will trash/ignore the Constitution or challenge/ignore the rule of law.
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Marilyn Ann Williams
Funeral service will be conducted Monday, April 14, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. Burial will be in Athens Memory Gardens. Friends may call Monday 11:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
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Athens council spars over events list
At its Monday meeting, Athens City Council also discussed upcoming construction projects on its west and east sides.
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Ohio University seeks to toss out decisive faculty unionization vote
OU objected to the results over concerns with the union’s conduct and issues with mail-in ballots. Over 70% of participating faculty voted to unionize last month.
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An open letter to OU Leadership on DEI and academic freedom
Over 90 Ohio University appeal to institution leaders to consider the importance and relevance of DEI within all academic disciplines.
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How the community banded together to save Black Alumni Weekend
Happening now, Black Alumni Weekend is intended as a “weekend of networking, mentorship, and celebration” that will “honor the rich legacy of Black and Brown excellence at Ohio University.”
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Inside Courts: Athens fights for local control in high-stakes court clash
Local and state statues — and Ohio cities’ home rule — collide as the Fourth District Court of Appeals hears Athens’ defense of its plastic bag ban.
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Trimble deficit nears $3 million as state declares fiscal emergency
The declaration means the district can obtain solvency assistance from the state, which will now form a five-member commission to steer the district out of debt.
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Photo Gallery: Flooding across Athens County
Heavy rains led to flooding around the county last week.
