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Thomas Russell Embrey
A cremation has taken place and there will be a celebration of life held at a later date.
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Ronald “Joe” Tivner
In honor of Joe’s humble nature and request, no formal funeral will be held. He will be commemorated with a celebration of life and military honors at a later date.
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Human connection matters in a cultural tech takeover
Humans are not built to interact with machines that act like humans. It’s unnerving, unsettling, and completely unnecessary.
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Athens is where ordinary people can make a difference
Moments of change in history often look small at the start.
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Fredrick Street in Nelsonville closure: March 9–13, 2026
The street is being closed for demolition cleanup at 532 Fredrick Street.
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James Smith
Funeral service will be conducted Friday, February 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens with Rev. David Roach officiating.
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East State Street in Athens closure: March 9-11, 2026
East State Street will be closed on Monday, March 9 through Wednesday, March 11 at 74 East State St. for storm sewer investigation and repair.
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Flooded roads as of 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Athens County Engineer’s Office reported the following roads under water at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5: Status County Road Intersections Road closed reported 8:00am CR 58 – Frost Rd Troy Twp Rd 182 – Smith Rd to Rome Twp Rd 532 – Frost Rd Road closed reported 8:00am CR 109- Beebe Rd Rome Twp…
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Inside Courts: Lawsuits seek to establish rightful Nelsonville council
With a fourth court case now pending, maybe we’ll finally get an answer about who should govern Nelsonville.
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