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Mary J. Keith
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, at the Glouster Church of Christ with Jerry Marang officiating. Interment will be in the Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
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The Scoop Announcements June 11 – June 14, 2024
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of June 11 – June 14, 2024.
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Dozens voice concerns over Federal Hocking school district deficit ‘plan’
The district declined to share a draft plan that has circulated to address its deficit.
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Athens City Council discusses general fund budget, Elliot Street rezoning
At Monday’s meeting, city council discussed an ordinance to help allocate money into the general fund, and the uncertain future of Elliot Street if rezoned.
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Make a commitment to Athens County
Where we see commitment, we see change. The more people participating and engaging, the more progress the county makes. It’s a very simple formula, but a very big idea. The Athens County Foundation believes that everyone has something to contribute to the county, and every contribution is essential.
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American Eel Preserve aims to host elusive species
The preserve, located in Chauncey, has long-term environmental restoration goals — including providing habitat for the American Eel.
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Hopewell Health Centers location unionizes
Following a vote to unionize, about 50 employees will now move toward contract negotiations with the nonprofit — the second group of Hopewell employees to do so.
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We can rid Ohio of gerrymandering
Gerrymandering, the reshaping of voting districts to unfairly favor one party, is an obstacle to fair representation for Ohio citizens. Our state is alarmingly gerrymandered.


