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Dog of the Week: Midnight
MIDNIGHT, 7-9-24, female black lab mix, ~2yo, 39#, SEIZED from Stewart area.
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Pawpaw eating contest winner passionate about the species
Mike Fisher won the contest this year, eating a pound of pawpaw pulp and cleaning 20 seeds faster than anyone else.
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Ohio Supreme Court clears ballot language for state Issue 1
The Ohio Supreme Court let stand ballot language that will describe Issue 1 as requiring gerrymandering, when the proposal is intended to do the opposite.
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Table for Tara: Mauvette’s brings Caribbean flair to SE Ohio
Whether you’re a fan of Caribbean food or just want to try something new, Mauvette’s is a must-visit on Union Street in Athens.
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Housing crisis complicates local economic development efforts
The housing crisis hampers local economic development because it affects a wide variety of middle-income workers — the types of jobs most available here.
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Myra R. North McGee
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville, with Ron Fierce officiating. Interment will be at Maplewood Cemetery, Glouster. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
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The Bulletin Board: Public Meetings, Sept. 16–23, 2024
The Bulletin Board: Public Meetings, Sept. 16–23, 2024
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Ohio one of states targeted as Democrats fight for Senate majority
Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown is one of the beneficiaries of a $25 million, 10-state effort by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
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State fire marshal issues open burn ban, including Athens County
The ban comes after months of persistent drought conditions that have left an environment ripe for wildfires across southeast Ohio.
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League of Women Voters sets candidate forums
The League of Women Voters of Athens County is hosting candidate forums for the Athens County Commissioner and Treasurer races in preparation for the November General Election. Candidates Charlie Adkins and Jon Rose will participate in the Athens County Commissioner forum on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 6:30 pm. Candidates Dawn Deputy and Taylor Sappington will…
