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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 in Athens County
Multiple community events will be held to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year.
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The Scoop Announcements Jan. 13, 2026
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of Jan. 13, 2026.
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David Ernest Hartinger
MARIETTA, Ohio –– David Ernest Hartinger of Athens, Ohio, died at the age of 58, on the evening of Tuesday, January 6, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, Ohio. David was born in Athens on September 15, 1967 (a proud Virgo!) to Shirley Hartinger and Donald Douglas. As a lifelong resident of Athens, David was…
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Ellen Pappas Jones
Contributions in Ellen’s memory can be made to the Trimble Textbook and Supplies Foundation, c/o Sandy Gyure, PO Box 187, Glouster, Ohio 45732.
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James Byron Wright
Arrangements are being made by Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has occurred and there will be no services observed.
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Photo gallery: Stop War Crimes protest
Protestors gathered at the Athens Community Center to protest the US government’s actions in Venezuela and the ICE killing of Renee Good.
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Local band directors represent Southeast Ohio in 2026 Rose Parade
Directors from Athens and Nelsonville-York were among hundreds of band directors who marched in the parade on New Year’s Day.



