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Dog of the Week: Lorax
Dog of the Week: Lorax, 1-27-24, male lab mix, ~2yo, 53#, FOUND on Gloose Run, Glouster.
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Waylen E. Wamsley
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday March 7, 2024, at the Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home in Athens. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m.
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W. Union improvements changing location March 4
The West Union Infrastructure Improvements Project will enter Phase 2 on Monday, March 4. This work will require a new traffic pattern: During construction, the business entrances will be maintained as best as possible. Small delays and short periods of inaccessibility should be expected as work is being completed. The City of Athens apologizes for…
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OU pauses race-based scholarships after Supreme Court ruling, attorney general advice
A spokesperson for the state AG said race-based scholarships discriminate on the basis of race in awarding benefits and are therefore unconstitutional.
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Nelsonville City Council president receives no confidence votes from city employees (Updated)
Two sets of Nelsonville city employees have filed votes of no confidence with their unions over conduct by City Council President Rita Nguyen — whose status on council is in question.
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Pamela Sue “Bones” Shields
Per Pamela’s wishes, cremation will take place and a Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2023, from 2-4 P.M. at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, OH. There will be no funeral service.
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Wilma Jean Bulger
Services have been entrusted to Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home where a funeral service will be conducted on Monday, March 4, 2024 beginning at 1PM officiated by Don Harris. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Glouster, Ohio. You may call upon the family on Monday from 11AM until the time of the service.
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Seventh grader seeks presidency of Nelsonville-York Middle School student council
To the editor: My name is Zach Hockman. I am proud to announce I am running for Nelsonville York Middle School Student Council and I am seeking the office of president. Here is some information about me: Zach Hockman is a current 7th grader who is running for Nelsonville York Middle School Student Council President…
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Meals on Wheels driver urges support for senior services levy
To the editor: As a Meals On Wheels driver, I have seen firsthand how important this program is to seniors in our county. There is a great need for meals for the elderly or home-bound individuals, not just for food security but also for their health and safety. Often, the Meals on Wheels driver is…
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Board of elections to hold special meeting Friday
The Athens County Board of Elections will have a special board meeting at 3 p.m. Friday , March 1, to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee. The meeting will take place at the Athens County Board of Elections Office, 15 S. Court St. Room 130, Athens. If…
