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Rev. Katherine Jeanette Riley
Services will be conducted by Reverend Phil Thomas at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 17, at the Coolville United Methodist Church.
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Sandra “Sandy” Lee Loudner
Her warmth and care created a legacy that will continue to resonate through memories of those she held dear.
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Vaughn Campbell
Contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at www.stjude.org.
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Judy A. Pugh
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville with Rocky Exline officiating. Interment will be in the Glouster Cemetery. A visitation will take place Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
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2025: The year in Athens County news
We take a look back at some of the year’s biggest stories — and give you updates on where things stand now.
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Local landlords settle federal sexual harassment case for $480k
While claims against Joe Lucas remain pending, his family members entered the settlement agreement.
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Sunset Shelter renovations stall after two rounds of construction bids
Updates to the former motel are on pause as a result of “higher-than-expected” construction bids, according to the project’s planners.
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Brothers arrested locally remain in ICE custody despite dismissals
Victor Laverde Laguna and Gregory Laverde Laguna are still in ICE custody, even though their Athens County criminal cases were dismissed.
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Inside Courts: Nelsonville update and OU football coach case (Updated)
As Nelsonville continues to air its dirty laundry, the university’s now-fired football coach has kept his divorce sealed from public view.

