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The year’s biggest stories (in no particular order)
We published over 260 news articles this year. Join us for a look back — and a look ahead at 2025.
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Wellness Watch: Grieving the loss of a loved one this season
Heartache during this season can be very challenging.
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State auditor issued guidance on email scams in April
The bulletin’s warning that public employees could be held liable if they failed to heed its guidance could affect the city of Athens.
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Uptown Christmas tree highlights lack of communication with Shade Tree Commission
The commission was not consulted before the city cut down the blue spruce by the pool — which members say has become a habit of the administration.
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Mary Bolyard
A cremation has taken place and there will be no services observed. A message of comfort may be sent to the family.
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Corporate accountability should extend to parking lots, too
How can the common folk be expected to get by when the system is rigged so that corporations won’t be held accountable for their neglect?
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Bathroom choice and accessibility issues could be solved in tandem
It could cost some money, but in the end maybe it would save money from all the controversy.
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Commissioner, why withhold compassion for struggling people?
Is the county commission so dysfunctional that a single member can sell off county property, especially after agreeing to providing space to a nonprofit?
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Nelsonville city charter question headed to Ohio Supreme Court
Residents and council members alike are uncertain what an appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court would mean for Issue 23 and the city of Nelsonville.
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Athens City Council approves income tax increase
Over commenters’ objections, council voted to put the tax hike on the May ballot. An Uptown business owner said Union Street construction could force her to close up shop.
