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Urge Congress to support Appalachian farmers
Our members of Congress must pass a Farm Bill that supports community-led land access initiatives and training and capital assistance for beginning farmers.
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The Indy Bulletin Board: Athens County Public Meetings & Local News Roundup 3/27–3/31
Local news roundup Three of the first four projects funded by the state’s $500 million Appalachian Community Grant Program are based in part in Athens County, with $17.6 million going to the rehabilitation of the Athens Armory into a coworking space; $26 million to an initiative of the Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program to create a…
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Officials field complaints over Artifacts Gallery (Updated)
Both the city of Athens and Athens Area Chamber of Commerce received complaints about Artifacts Gallery before and after a January demonstration that led to criminal charges against a supposed patron of the store. Organization against the business, including for the January protest, has largely occurred publicly through social media, particularly on Instagram.
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Vincent Angelo Barbuto Jr.
Funeral services will be held at noon Monday, March 27, 2023, at River Valley Life Center, 2190 Coonpath Road NW, Lancaster.
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Elizabeth Caroline Shaw
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 31, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Logan. Calling hours begin at 10 a.m.
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Cecil Oril Gillette Sr.
Services will be held at noon Saturday, March 25, in Alexander Cemetery. Make memorial donations to Ohio Health Hospice, 444 W. Union St., Athens, OH 45701
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The Rev. Jan Griesinger
A memorial will be held 3–4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens, 184 Longview Heights, Athens. A reception will follow at Purple Chopstix on Richland Avenue.
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New 988 mental health crisis number has slow start in Athens County
Rollout of a nationwide “988” mental health emergency number has been hampered by lack of both funding and public awareness — both around the country and in Athens County.
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Collaboration brings designated bus stop and shelter to Chauncey
Currently, the village is a “hail zone” – people can catch the bus anywhere in Chauncey by waving to catch the attention of the driver.
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Lowell Eugene Guthrie
Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville. Visitation will be held 5–7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
