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Nelsonville Next Comprehensive Strategic Plan’s Steering Committee to meet Saturday, April 11, 2026
The meeting will be 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at Tri-County Career Center, at 15676 SR 691.
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Hocking College to host Fifth Annual Fashion Show
The event takes place Friday, April 24, from 6–8 p.m.
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North High Street closure April 7–8, 2026
Road will be closed each day from 8 a.m. until work is complete.
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Athens needs stronger negotiation, not higher taxes
Athens residents are being asked, once again, to pay more, writes Gabe Spiezio.
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Mont Ervin Bennett
Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home.
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Beverly Ann Hixson
A graveside service will be conducted at Athens Memory Gardens 1 p.m. Thursday, April 9, with Pastor Larry Swart officiating.
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Terry L. Spears
A cremation has taken place and there will be a celebration of life held at a later date.
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James E. Johnson
Arrangements are by the Warren-Brown Funeral Home of Nelsonville for cremation at this time.
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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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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of April 6, 2026
Monday, April 6 9:30 a.m.: Monday Morning Mingle, featuring coffee, treats and conversation. Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens. 9:30 a.m.: Open Play, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. 5 p.m.: Athens Civitan Club, The Plains Community Park Building, 65 Connett Road, The Plains. 5:30 p.m.: We Don’t…
