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Timothy Wayne Brooks
The family will hold a celebration of life at the Brooks annual 4th of July party at the Brooks residence.
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Brian J. Heller
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation through the funeral home to help with final expenses.
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: June 1, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – Ordinances adopted 06/01/26 posted to website 06/02/26 through 06/16/26. FULL TEXT 0-44-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 3, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS, SECTION 3.07.50, ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ATHENS MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION. ADOPTED 6/1/26 0-62-26 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGENCY FOR ANY ELIGIBLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT…
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Audit released June 2, 2026
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – The Ohio Auditor of State released the following audit June 2, 2026:
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Photo gallery: 2026 Athens Pride Fest
The Independent captured moments from the 2026 Athens Pride Fest parade and street fair.
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Fourth of July “Thunder in the Valley” celebration schedule released
This year’s display will be presented by the Nelsonville Division of Fire.
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Nelsonville Farmers Market 2026 cancelled
There will not be an evening farmers market at OhioMeansJobs–Athens County in Nelsonville this spring/summer season.
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JFS to sell Nelsonville building
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Athens County Department of Job and Family Services announced this week that the county will sell the building that houses its resource center in Nelsonville. The Athens County Community Cares Resource Center is located at 10 W. Washington St in Nelsonville and provides a walk-in option for individuals to access resources from…
