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Ohio’s national forest to change its name (Updated)
The forest service announced on Monday that it had proposed a name change for the Wayne National Forest per “requests from American Indian Tribes and local community members.”
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Former Ohio University police officer found liable for abuse of Alison Arocho
Several claims in the case are heading to a jury trial. Meanwhile, Arocho’s appeal of a related case against OU remains pending.
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Good Works provides housing to people in nine Southeastern Ohio counties
Keith Wasserman started Good Works in 1981 when he was a senior at Ohio University and it has since grown to a few different shelters and various services in Athens.
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Lois Ellis
Graveside service will be conducted Thursday, Aug. 24th, at 1:00 p.m. at Alexander Cemetery, Athens with her nephew, Rev. Edward Ellis officiating. No calling hours will be observed. Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Shriver’s Hospice Foundation, PO Box 3506, Zanesville,…
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The Indy Bulletin Board: Athens County Events, Announcements, Public Meetings, & Local News Roundup 8/21-28
Our digest of top headlines from other outlets plus a list of all public meetings.
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Youth talent on display at Athens County Fair
Events like the cookie decorating contest and the goat show allowed children to demonstrate their artistic abilities.
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Wildfire smoke pollution prompts increased monitoring locally
More smoke is projected to impact Athens County air quality beginning this week.
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Nelsonville to pay $21k fine over former city manager’s contract mishap (Updated)
Also, the state recently declined to investigate accusations that council members illegally accessed city email addresses.
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Natasha Dawn Wolf
Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the White-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, Ohio with Travis Shaver officiating. Burial will be in the Coolville Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 16 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
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Ethel Sue (Seipel) Jeffers
A memorial graveside service will be held on Saturday August 19th at 12:30 pm at the Jeffers Family Cemetery on Pleasanton Road in Athens, Ohio with Rev. James Lambert officiating. She will be buried beside her husband of 54 years Floyd Thomas Jeffers. A reception will follow with a light lunch at the Shade Community…
