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Bites, Camera, Fashion: Octopuses and the people who love them
The Netflix films “Remarkably Bright Creatures” and “The Octopus Teacher” both feature octopuses (octopi?).
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David Wayne Withrow
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at the Warren-Brown Funeral Home.
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Music Matters Ohio to host instrument drive at Glidden Hall Saturday, May 30, 2026
A collection site will be open from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. in Room 101 of Glidden Hall on the campus of Ohio University.
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P.E.O. Chapter DD in Athens announces scholarship recipients for the 2026-27 academic school year
ATHENS, Ohio – P.E.O. Chapter DD in Athens announces scholarship recipients for the 2026-2027 academic school year. The Chapter DD scholarships are awarded to local women of all ages who are enrolled in accredited colleges/universities. This year the local chapter awarded a total of $16,400 in scholarships to 16 area students. Chapter DD scholarships…
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James D. Lenigar
There will be a celebration of life held at noon Saturday June 20, at 52 Locust Street, Glouster.
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Community rates at Athens pool available for City of Nelsonville residents for 2026 season
After June 30, the community rates for season membership passes will cease and return to the general rates for Nelsonville residents.
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of May 25, 2026
Monday, May 25 5 p.m.: Athens Civitan Club, The Plains Community Park Building, 65 Connett Road, The Plains. Tuesday, May 26 9 a.m.: Senior Center, breakfast, coffee, internet, crafts, and more. Village Productions, 16 State St., Amesville. Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens City-County Health Department, 278 W. Union…
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Public Meetings for the week of May 25, 2026 (Updated)
Send meeting notices to info@athensindependent.com by noon on Fridays for inclusion in Monday’s Bulletin Board. All meetings are in-person only unless otherwise noted. Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day Federal holiday; check with agencies for rescheduled meetings and cancelations. Tuesday, May 26 9:30 a.m.: Athens County Board of County Commissioners, Athens County Courthouse, 15 S.…
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Judith Murphy
There will be a visitation from 11:30–12:30 p.m. Tuesday May 26, 2026, at Morrison Funeral Chapel.
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Local fire departments plan for electric vehicle fires
Electric vehicles and many household devices contain lithium ion batteries, which can cause “runaway fires” when damaged.
