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Mount Zion elevator ordinance progresses despite traffic concern
One city council member voiced concerns that the partial placement of an elevator vestibule in a right-of-way would cause traffic issues.
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Flooded roads as of 9 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Athens County Engineer’s Office reports roads under high water as of 9 a.m. Thursday, March 5.
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Evelyn Dishong
Graveside service will be conducted noon Monday, March 3, at West Union St. Cemetery.
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Brothers held by ICE seek release after court ruling
A federal judge’s February order opened a way for Gregory Javier Laverde Laguna and Victor Laverde Laguna to seek release.
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Chester Bateman
Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
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Mary Holman
A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday March 3, 2026 at the Bishopville Church of Christ with Rocky Exline officiating.
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Rheta Maccombs
THE PLAINS, Ohio — Rheta (Brooks) Maccombs, 91, of The Plains, Ohio, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 8, 1934, in Logan Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles and Mabel (McManaway) Brooks. Rheta was a 1952 graduate of Logan High School.…
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Jane Stanley
Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2026 at 1 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home. Friends may call 11 a.m. until time of service Friday at the funeral home.


