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Donald K. Douglas Jr.
Funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, April 16th at 11:00 a.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens with Pastor Debra Brookins officiating. Friends may call Monday 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Gideon’s International, Athens Camp will conduct services and Masonic Rites will be conducted both on Monday at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral…
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Nothing vicious or defamatory in emails to Athens officials
Instead of scolding writers for less-than-charitable thoughts, officials should consider what led to those thoughts in the first place.
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One injured in Chauncey house fire
One person was hospitalized and a homeowner displaced following a Chauncey house fire. A fundraiser supports the homeowner.
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Marthel Sue “Marty” Williams
Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M., Saturday, April 13, 2024, at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, OH, with Pastor Wayne Dunlap officiating. Burial will follow in the Coolville Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Saturday, from 11 A.M. until time of service.
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Joseph Earl McKee Sr.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday April 16, 2024, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville . Interment will be in the Beechgrove Cemetery, Perry County. Visitation will be held on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.
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Tenants displaced by Beasley Mill fire return to apartment complex
The Athens Fire Department said in mid-March that the Beasley Mill apartment complex was safe for displaced tenants to return.
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With legal intervention, Nelsonville council functions again — for now
Former council member and president Rita Nguyen is not giving up her fight to remain on the body just yet.
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Table for Tara: The Pub’s been working hard to stay the same for 50 years
For 50 years, The Pub has served libations and pub fare to locals and Ohio University students alike on Court Street in Athens.
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Dog of the Week: Georgie
Georgie is stunning with her brindled coat and blue eye. Georgie has had positive interactions with other dogs and enjoys sharing walks with them.
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James Heady
As a star athlete, proud father, grandfather and uncle, world traveler, raconteur, and knight of the road, Jim’s was a life worth celebrating. The family will hold a celebration at a later date.
