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Larry Richards
Larry’s wishes were to be cremated with no services observed. At his request, his cremated remains will be scattered over Clingman’s Dome in North Carolina.
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John Bennett
Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday May 5, 2023, at the Holy Cross Catholic Church.
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Ohio legislators should vote no on HJR1
The League of Women Voters of Athens County urges our local representatives, and all Ohio legislators, to vote no on House Joint Resolution 1 (HJR1) and the current effort to hold an August special election.
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City officials, community members form group to provide trans resources
Athens County residents and city officials have formed Take Action Athens, a small, informal group intended to provide support, education, advocacy and awareness regarding transgender people.
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The Indy Bulletin Board: Athens County Public Meetings & Local News Roundup 5/1-5/5
Local news roundup The Wayne National Forest saw one of the largest wildfires in southeast Ohio history last year. Climate change may impact Ohio’s annual fire season. (The Post) The state has disciplined an Alexander High School teacher for a relationship with a former Alexander High School student. He and his partner say no crime…
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Independent candidate Damon Krane announces another bid for mayor
Damon Krane, a democratic socialist, will again run against incumbent Athens Mayor Steve Patterson in the November election, should his petition to appear on the ballot be accepted.
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‘Small, fringe’ neo-Nazi group paints Ohio University graffiti wall
Individuals apparently associated with a white nationalist hate group painted OU’s graffiti wall and pasted stickers in Uptown Athens. Experts said the activity does not necessarily mean the group has active members in Athens County, despite an Ohio presence.
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Spring is for the birds
In a recent issue of The Indy, I said that my favorite thing about spring is redbuds. I lied: My favorite thing is the return of birdsong.
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Nelsonville City Council fails to appoint new member; SAOP-funded project proceeds
Nelsonville City Council failed to add either of two members it interviewed Monday night.
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From Sri Lanka to Ohio, alum has many places to call home
“For me, home is a very fluid concept,” Michelle Michael says. “To me, home is never there nor here. It is just a feeling of who I am.”
