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Glenva Evelyn “Babe” Anderson
THE PLAINS- Glenva Evelyn “Babe” Anderson passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the Lindley Inn, The Plains, Ohio on Friday, July 12, 2024. She was born in Cottageville, West Virginia on September 3, 1933, the third child of the late Lawrence and Clara Hunt. Glenva always enjoyed telling the story of her nickname which…
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Proposed parcel fee for solid waste fails (Updated)
The decision kills that proposed funding option for the next 15 years, as well as the district’s plans to purchase the Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers’ property and facilities at 5991 Industrial Drive in Athens.
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Nelsonville Mayor’s Court officially set to return
The city council unanimously voted to reinstate the court, which has not met for eight months. It also plans to ask voters in November to renew a street maintenance levy.
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Tenant advocates publish properties owned by sexual harassment co-defendants
The federal lawsuit against an Athens County landlord has been amended to include three of his family members.
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An open letter to the Democratic National Committee
To the editor: In the last three weeks, much has been said about both Biden’s candidacy and the SCOTUS decision in favor of Presidential immunity. I want to relate the Presidential race, in light of the court’s decision, to the need to restore trust among the many thousands of political volunteers whose work gets the…
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Citizens revive initiative to abolish Nelsonville City Charter
The city received a notice in May that five qualified voters are commencing an initiative to reset the city’s form of government — but big questions around procedure remain.
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Dog of the Week: Peanut
male shepherd mx, ~1yo, 55#, FOUND on Walnut St (Walnut Hill area), Glouster.
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Cat of the Week: Eleanor
Female, 12 weeks old. She is vocal about her needs, particularly when she is hungry.
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Gladys Lucille Kelley
A memorial gathering and visitation will be held on July 25th from 6-8 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home for expenses.
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The Scoop Announcements July 16 – 22, 2024
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of July 16 – 22, 2024
