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Cat of the Week: Evelyn
Meet Evelyn – female, 6 years old Evelyn is a remarkable girl with a story of strength, resilience, and love. After surviving panleukopenia and raising her babies, Etta, Pippa, Kate, and Hunter, later in life, Evelyn has more than earned her chance at the good life. Through everything she’s faced, she has remained a devoted…
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Dog of the Week: Brownie
This week, Friends of the Shelter Dogs has a call for help to the community: The shelter is full and more overwhelmed than it has been in years. Please consider fostering or adoption; find more information on their website and Facebook page. BROWNIE, 4-28-26, spayed American Staffordshire Terrier, 7yo, 51#, FOUND We know we’re prone…
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Public Meetings for the week of June 9, 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, June 8 4 p.m.: Athens County Children Services Board, special meeting, Southeast Ohio Regional Training Center, 2099 E. State St., Suite A, Athens. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss…
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of June 8, 2026
Monday, June 8 5 p.m.: The Village Cafe, coffee for parents while kids socialize. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. Tuesday, June 9 Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens City-County Health Department, 278 W. Union St., Athens. 5 p.m.: Centering Perinatal Group, focused on the second trimester. The Nest,…
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Dog of the Week: Bud
Bud, 4-17-26, 4-25-26, male husky/shepherd mx, ~1-2yo, 52#, FOUND on St Rt 329, Amesville. Meet Bud, the Paul Newman of the Athens County Shelter Dogs. When you see Bud, you’re struck by his ocean blue eyes and leading-man charm. But the more you watch, the more you want to bring this handsome one-year-old-ish Husky/Shepherd mix…
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Cat of the Week: Etta
Meet Etta – female, 14 wks Etta is a sweet and playful 14 week old kitten with a big personality and an even bigger love for fun! She spends her days chasing toys, wrestling with her siblings, and exploring everything around her with curiosity and excitement. Etta is a happy girl who brings joy wherever…
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Public Meetings for the week of June 1, 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, June 1 8:30 a.m.: Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District, Athens County Community Cares Resource Center, 10 W. Washington St., Nelsonville. 9:30 a.m.: Athens County Board of Commissioners, Athens County Courthouse, 15…
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of June 1, 2026
Monday, June 1 9:30 a.m.: Monday Morning Mingle, coffee, treats and conversation. First Mondays. Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens. 9:30 a.m.: Open Play, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. Tuesday, June 2 Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens City-County Health Department,…
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Dog of the Week: Salem
SALEM, 4-17-26, male mixed breed, 1-2yo, 72# FOUND near the intersection of SR 56 and Salem Rd, Athens. Baseball season is in full swing and Salem is ready to slide into your home and heart! Coming in at a strapping 72 pounds, Salem is a one-ish-year old terrier mix who’s ready to trade the shelter…
