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Joan Lawson Stroh
A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m. Feb. 21 at The Church of the Good Shepherd, with visitation beginning at 10:00. It will be followed by a lunch at The Dairy Barn.
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Douglas Scott Ferguson
Calling hours for family and friends will be held at Jagers and Sons Funeral Home in Athens, 4–6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7.
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Columbus Road closure: Monday, Feb. 2
Columbus Road will be closed at number 65, between Second Street and North Lancaster until completion of a water main repair.
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The Bulletin Board: Public Meetings, Feb. 2, 2026 (Updated)
Public meetings for the week of Feb. 2, 2026.
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We’re a Report for America host!
But only if we can raise the money for the local share of the corps member’s pay.
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Nelsonville City Council approves 2026 budget
Operating under the charter at city hall, the council received city updates and approved the 2026 budget Tuesday, with a new city manager.
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The Athens News ceases print publication
A nearly 50-year mainstay of local media, the one-time alternative newspaper will now be available only online.
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Legal Aid makes justice affordable for all
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio helps low-income and veteran residents get their day in court — for free.
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Chauncey welcomes new mayor, council members at first 2026 meeting
Mayor Frank Campbell proposed having a veto over council and asked to move the Pledge of Allegiance to the top of meeting agendas.
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OU students demand campus protections during anti-ICE walk-out
Hundreds of students gathered around the College Green over fears of an eventual ICE presence on campus.
