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County, service agencies explore creating Trimble Township community center
Downtown Glouster could see a new, multipurpose community center with services for children, seniors and people in recovery from substance misuse.
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The Indy Bulletin Board: Athens County Public Meetings & Local News Roundup 2/6-2/10/2023
Local news roundup Using the Baileys Trail System as an example, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (which includes the U.S. Forest Service) commits to an outdoor recreation economic development strategy for areas near national grasslands and forests such as the Wayne National Forest. (States Newsroom) Athens County EMS chief Rick Callebs is developing a formal…
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Nelsonville moves to accept restitution payments from ‘numerous individuals’
An ordinance authorizing acceptance of restitution payments to the city isn’t aimed at anyone in particular, Nelsonville Auditor Taylor Sappington told city council.
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Nelsonville hires Tracy Galway as interim city manager
Nelsonville City Council hired Tracy Galway at a special meeting Monday night.
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Jerry Jagers
Jerry Jagers, 89, of Athens passed Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at his home. Born Nov. 25, 1933, in Athens, he was the son of the late John T. Jagers and Erma Thomas Jagers.
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Darrell E. Van Nest
ALBANY — Darrell E. Van Nest, age 75, of Albany, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 31, 2023, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. Born July 31, 1947, in Athens, he was the son of the late Norman Van Nest and Virginia Carsey Van Nest. A 1966 graduate of Athens High School, he received his associate degree in…
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All hail the church ladies
Those women, and those I remember from my childhood church, tended to be middle-aged or older. And I wonder who will take their place when the time comes.
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Preservation society celebrates Mount Zion’s 150th anniversary
The historic Mount Zion Baptist Church, founded 150 years ago this year, was celebrated on Saturday at the annual meeting of the Mount Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society.
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County court seals warrants for housing authority
The order, by Athens County Common Pleas Court Judge Patrick Lang, sealed a warrant to search the AMHA premises at 10 Hope Drive and another to search the premises of 10 Hope Drive “maintenance.”
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Committee: Here’s how to fix Athens sidewalks
After a year of research, the committee proposed 50 suggestions including establishing standards to assess sidewalk conditions, working with neighborhoods to make sidewalk plans and ensuring all repairs are made in compliance with the ADA.
