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Man dies following standoff with police at Beasley Mill (Updated)
Following an hours-long standoff at the Beasley Mill apartment complex, a man suspected of shooting a woman this afternoon is “believed to have taken his own life,” according to Athens Police Department Chief Nick Magruder.
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Former FedHock superintendent to return to district for one-year contract
George Wood, who long served as district superintendent, will sign a contract with the Federal Hocking Board of Education to serve as interim superintendent for 12 months.
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Parade of the Hills celebrates 75 years
The festival will feature annual events and special anniversary celebrations.
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Celebrating Independence Day in Athens County
Here’s what’s going on this Independence Day in Athens County, July 3–5.
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New public health board seeks to prevent deaths by suicide
Members of the new board will work to assess deaths by suicide in the county and develop future methods of prevention.
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Trimble approves more cuts, interviews potential board members (Updated)
At a special meeting June 5, the board cut four teaching positions after rejecting the proposal at a previous meeting.
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Trimble nonprofit plows legacy of giving to school district
Since 2002, the Trimble Local Textbook & Supplies Foundation has provided nearly $1 million in educational materials to the district.
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Trimble rejects further teaching cuts — for now (Updated)
The Trimble Local Board of Education voted 3-1 against cutting additional teaching positions, but will reconsider cuts at a special meeting May 22.
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Second annual Porchfest brings bands back home (Updated)
More than 40 bands will perform at 30-plus venues — homes and businesses — in Athens’ Near East Side neighborhood.
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Incumbents, new faces contend for Athens City Council (Updated)
Two incumbents retained their seats in a four-person race in the Democratic primary election. Additionally, a political newcomer will run in November to represent the 1st Ward.
