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The Bulletin Board: Public Meetings, July 28–Aug. 4, 2025
Public meetings for the week of July 28, 2025.
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Wayne Pae
A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 29 at Bishop- Flanders Cemetery. Those attending are encouraged to dress in Aloha (Hawaiian) wear.
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Stimson Avenue Bridge closure: July 28–29, 2025
Stimson Avenue Bridge will be closed to traffic from 10 p.m. Monday, July 28 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 29.
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Athens local’s arts experiences lead to career on Broadway
Athens High School alum Rhys Carr is currently performing in the touring company of the Broadway musical “Moulin Rouge!”
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Reducing and recycling household hazardous waste year-round in Athens County
Outside of regular collection days, a number of programs in Athens County help residents safely dispose of household hazardous waste.
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Trimble schools will seek 1% earned income tax levy (Updated)
The Trimble board of education passed a resolution of necessity July 21, the first step toward getting the measure on the November general election ballot.
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Federal Hocking board paid $70k to part with former superintendent
The district also faces a lawsuit over its termination of the former high school principal, a move recommended by former superintendent Jason Spencer.
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Stewart Farmers Market starts a new tradition in Rome Township
The Monday market will be held through fall at the Federal Valley Resource Center, allowing residents to buy homemade and homegrown goods without traveling to Athens.
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Athens vendors may continue providing plastic bags after city loses legal fight
The Fourth District Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s decision that the city’s bag ban is unconstitutional. The city is considering whether to appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court.
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Wellness Watch: What summer does to your digestive system
Nobody loves talking about bowel health, but general surgeons do it all the time.
