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Public Meetings for the week of June 9, 2026
Send meeting notices to info@athensindependent.com by noon on Fridays for inclusion in Monday’s Bulletin Board. All meetings are in-person only unless otherwise noted. Monday, June 8 4 p.m.: Athens County Children Services Board, special meeting, Southeast Ohio Regional Training Center, 2099 E. State St., Suite A, Athens. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss…
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of June 8, 2026
Monday, June 8 5 p.m.: The Village Cafe, coffee for parents while kids socialize. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. Tuesday, June 9 Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens City-County Health Department, 278 W. Union St., Athens. 5 p.m.: Centering Perinatal Group, focused on the second trimester. The Nest,…
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Athens County Children Services Board to hold special meeting 4 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2026
Athens County Children Services Board will hold a Special Meeting 4 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2026.
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Timothy Wayne Brooks
The family will hold a celebration of life at the Brooks annual 4th of July party at the Brooks residence.
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Brian J. Heller
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation through the funeral home to help with final expenses.
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: June 1, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – Ordinances adopted 06/01/26 posted to website 06/02/26 through 06/16/26. FULL TEXT 0-44-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 3, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS, SECTION 3.07.50, ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ATHENS MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION. ADOPTED 6/1/26 0-62-26 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGENCY FOR ANY ELIGIBLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT…
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Audit released June 2, 2026
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – The Ohio Auditor of State released the following audit June 2, 2026:
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Photo gallery: 2026 Athens Pride Fest
The Independent captured moments from the 2026 Athens Pride Fest parade and street fair.
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Fourth of July “Thunder in the Valley” celebration schedule released
This year’s display will be presented by the Nelsonville Division of Fire.
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