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Sunset Shelter Project property revamp begins, focuses on safety
Renovations to the Columbus Road property continue as community-driven plans for shelter programming and operations develop.
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Athens admin looks to take authority away from Shade Tree Commission (Updated)
The city’s proposed changes would also substantially reduce the number of trees required at new development projects. Commission members have objected to the changes, saying they will benefit developers at the expense of the city’s urban canopy.
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Ohioans, get wise on these two state anti-immigrant bills
These bills seek to undercut the authority of local government offices and turn our police into round-up squads.
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Athens council hears from public on proposed Conestoga huts project
A pilot program in Uptown Athens that would provide temporary shelter to unhoused persons drew mostly positive comments from the public at Monday evening’s Athens City Council meeting, although some voiced opposition.
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Richard Haning
Graveside service will be conducted Thursday, September 11th at 11:00 a.m. at Haning Cemetery, Alexander Township.
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Dan Gross
Funeral service will be conducted Friday, September 12, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens with Rev. James Lambert officiating. Burial will be in West Union St. Cemetery, Athens. Friends may call Friday 11:00 a.m. until time of service.
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Agatha Christie classic rolls into Nelsonville
ABC Players will put on a stage production based on Agatha Christie’s novel “Murder on the Orient Express.”
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Albany Independent Fair returns with fireworks, frog jump
The 131st annual fair will take place Sept. 17–21 and feature two new events.
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