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Paul Kilzer
Funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. April 8 at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. Friends may call 5–8 p.m. April 7 and one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
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Jerry Lee Cunningham
Graveside service will be conducted at noon Friday, April 7, at Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield. Visitation is 10–11:30 a.m. Friday at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens.
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Journalism is not a platform for anti-trans hate speech
Journalists must cover political discourse in a nonpartisan manner without parroting hate speech. Unfortunately, recent local coverage has fallen short.
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Rose Anne Morella Dikis
In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to My Sister’s Place (www.msplaceathens.org) or the Athens County Foundation (www.athensfoundation.com).
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Ana C. Ungar
A family graveside service was observed at Alexander Cemetery with Rabbi Levi Raichik officiating. Instead of gifts, please contribute to your favorite charity.
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Roell says he brings ‘managerial experience’ to new role as Nelsonville city manager
Last week, Bernard “Bernie” Roell became Nelsonville’s fifth city manager since January. Former interim city manager Tracy Galway withdrew from consideration amid a controversy surrounding a mobile home.
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Four Nelsonville City Council members resign, but three rescind
Three of the four Nelsonville City Council members who resigned last week have apparently sent notice that they are rescinding their resignations. It is unclear whether the rescissions are immediately effective.
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Court issues split ruling on timber project in Ohio’s Wayne National Forest
A federal judge has agreed in part with a lawsuit filed by an environmental group to stop clearcutting in the Wayne National Forest in southeastern Ohio. He also agreed in part with the U.S. Forest Service. The decision means the government will have to be more specific in its logging decisions, but leaves the door…
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The Indy Bulletin Board: Athens County Public Meetings & Local News Roundup 4/3–4/7
Local news roundup Athens City School District Superintendent Tom Gibbs told the district board that there may be some kind of bond levy issued to complete construction of a new high school. (Athens Messenger) A profile of three Athens County women who are organizing protests around major banks’ funding of climate change, and their history…
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Gene Bleigh
At his request, there will be no viewing or visiting hours. After cremation, interment will be in the Alexander Cemetery with private graveside services.
