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Cat of the Week: Peg Bundy
Peg Bundy is a stunning 2-year-old black cat who came to us when her previous caretakers had to move. They clearly cared for her deeply and made sure she would find a safe, loving place to land. Though she was quite shy at first, she has blossomed during her time with us and continues to…
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Nelsonville Dog Park soft opening scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026
The Nelsonville Dog Park is located at 1157 Dog Park Lane, Nelsonville.
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Daniel R. Sharp
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday May 2, 2026, at the Bishopville Church of Christ.
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The Scoop News Roundup April 28, 2026
Local Athens Bread Company is for sale and until new ownership is in place, the East State Street business will reduce its hours of operation and offerings. (Athens Bread Company) Strouds Run is set to become the first park in the region to make rock climbing available to visitors. (WOUB) Over 50 workers at Wayne…
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Ongoing traffic announcements, week of April 27, 2026
Ongoing traffic announcements for Athens County this week.
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Raising taxes in exchange for Saturday bus service is a net win
As someone who pays property taxes, income taxes and sales taxes in Athens, I know that I will be voting “Yes” on this levy.
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of April 27, 2026 (Updated)
Tuesday, April 28 9 a.m.: Senior Center, breakfast, coffee, internet, crafts, and more. Village Productions, 16 State St., Amesville. 9:30 a.m.: Play Lab, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens City-County Health Department, 278 W. Union St., Athens. 4…
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Public Meetings for the week of April 27, 2026
Send meeting notices to info@athensindependent.com by noon on Fridays for inclusion in Monday’s Bulletin Board. All meetings are in-person only unless otherwise noted. Monday, April 27 8:30 a.m.: Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District, Nelsonville City Hall, 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville. 6 p.m.: Athens-Hocking-Vinton Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (317) Board, 7990 Dairy Lane, Athens,…
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Photo gallery: 2026 Nelsonville Tunnels to Towers 5K
The 2026 Tunnels to Towers 5K raised over $55,000 to support the families of veterans and first responders.
