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Athens honors late tavern owner Tony Sylvester (Updated)
The community turned out to pay their respects and show gratitude for his impact on their lives.
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Former JFS director enters not guilty plea
Jean Demosky faces eight felony counts related to misuse of government resources for a private children’s nonprofit through county JFS.
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Democratic primary candidates share platforms at forum
District 95 hopefuls Paul Cameron of St. Clairsville and James Joyce of Athens are competing in the May 5 primary election.
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Athens City subcommittee seeks tenant, landlord input
The Rental Inspection Processes Subcommittee’s surveys aim to better understand code enforcement in Athens.
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County commissioner indicted in JFS theft case (Updated)
Commissioner Charlie Adkins was charged Monday with witness intimidation in the case against Athens County Jobs and Family Services Director Jean Demosky.
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JFS director arrested on felony theft in office charge
Prosecutors allege Athens County Jobs and Family Services Director Jean Demosky used county resources for her own benefit.
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Athens mayor resigns from outdoor rec council
Mayor Steve Patterson resigned immediately; the city will withdraw from the council of governments in late June.
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OU student launches statehouse primary bid (Updated)
James Joyce, a junior studying computer science and AI, will challenge an Eastern Ohio man in the Democratic primary for House District 95.
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County JFS owes state estimated $2.5 million (Updated)
The state’s proposed repayment plan calls for quarterly payments over 13 years.
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Local pastor loses school license for alleged sexual misconduct (Updated)
The State Board of Education permanently banned Nelsonville pastor Kevin Lowry from obtaining a public education license in Ohio.
