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  • Rumpke is not the best choice for Athens’ solid waste

    Rumpke is not the best choice for Athens’ solid waste

    Athens needs a solid waste contract with high standards of waste diversion, sustainability and the triple bottom line — profit, people and the planet.

  • “Heartbeat” bill? More like “heartless”

    “Heartbeat” bill? More like “heartless”

    Life right here, right now, is precious. And I want abortions to decrease but by the means that have proven over time to truly work.

  • We won’t destroy our state parks for oil and gas profits

    We won’t destroy our state parks for oil and gas profits

    Climate change is not on Ohio politicians’ list of concerns. We must educate and push back against those who consider us a sacrificial region.

  • Be informed: Issue 1 will not compromise parental consent

    I want everyone to vote their conscience with full information. Misinformation is dangerous to the future of our state and our nation.

  • Michael Jay Hunter

    Michael Jay Hunter

    A memorial service will be held in First Presbyterian Church in Athens on Saturday, June 24th at 10 a.m., with a memorial bike ride to follow at 11:15 a.m., starting at Peden Stadium and ending in Eclipse Company Store in The Plains, where a reception will be held upstairs starting at 12 p.m.

  • The Rev. Jan Griesinger

    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.

  • Mary M. Hudnall

    Mary M. Hudnall

    A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens.

  • Martha Louise Bail

    Martha Louise Bail

    Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. Friends may call 6–8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

  • Clarence Leedy

    Clarence Leedy

    Funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. Friends may call Friday from 11 a.m. until the service.

  • Marcia Ann Van Nest

    Marcia Ann Van Nest

    Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Phil Foster officiating. Friends may call Sunday beginning at noon until time of service at the funeral home.