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Dog of the Week: Birch
BIRCH, 4-4-26, neutered terrier mx, ~1yo, 44#, FOUND near airport in Albany Birch is a one-ish-year-old male terrier mix. We suspect he’s a Gizmo cross, given his ridiculously adorable ears. Birch loves to (ear) wax poetical about the importance of treats in a dog’s diet. His dissertation focused on how peanut butter frisbees manage cortisol…
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Cat of the Week: Chicken
Meet Chicken – male, 3 years Chicken is a majestic feline who has absolutely no idea just how special he truly is. With his gentle nature and quiet charm, he may be a little shy at first, preferring to take his time getting comfortable. But with a bit of patience, he blossoms into an incredibly…
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Public Meetings for the week of May 18, 2026 (Updated)
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, May 18 8:30 a.m.: Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District Finance Committee, Athens County Community Cares Resource Center, 10 W. Washington St., Nelsonville. 10 a.m.: Athens County Board of Revision, Athens County…
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of May 18, 2026
Monday, May 18 6:30 p.m.: Grazing Council Athens County. Athens Soil and Water Conservation District, 69 S. Plains Road, The Plains. Tuesday, May 19 10 a.m.: Athens Poetry Writers, open to adults interested in sharing their poetry work. Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens. Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of…
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Dog of the Week: Dip
DIP, 3-26-26, neutered terrier mx, 4yo, 36#, SEIZED Has your view been rather gray as of late? Then it’s time to get a technicolor upgrade with Dip! Dip is a three-ish-year-old male terrier mix with a sunshine face and rainbows for eyes. He’s so adorable, he could sell dirty, smelly socks with holes in them, and you…
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Cat of the Week: Jet
Meet Jet – male, 3 years Jet is a gentle soul with a heart full of love, just waiting for the right person to share it with. This sweet, shy guy came to us under difficult circumstances, injured, lost, and unsure of what the future would hold. But through it all, Jet has shown nothing…
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of May 11, 2026
Monday, May 11 5 p.m.: Athens Civitan Club, The Plains Community Park Building, 65 Connett Road, The Plains. 5 p.m.: Boys & Girls Club of Glouster Family Town Hall, Trimble Elementary School, 18500 Jacksonville Road, Glouster. Tuesday, May 12 Noon: Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Meeting, open to all walks of recovery. Athens City-County Health Department, 278…
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Public Meetings for the week of May 11, 2026 (Updated)
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, May 11 10 a.m.: Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal, special meeting, Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, 35 Public Square, Nelsonville. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and consider: the resignation of…
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Dog of the Week: Phideux
PHIDEUX, 3-26-26, neutered lab mx, ~1-2yo, 41#, SEIZED Say bonjour to the latest dog of the week, the frisky Phideux. While his name is pronounced “Fido,” this boy insists on the French spelling. Phideux is a one-year-old’ish male Lab mix who is ready to trade shelter life for a magnifique forever family. As a dedicated Francophile, Phideux…
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Cat of the Week: Jet
Meet Jet – male, 3 years Jet is a gentle soul with a heart full of love, just waiting for the right person to share it with. This sweet, shy guy came to us under difficult circumstances, injured, lost, and unsure of what the future would hold. But through it all, Jet has shown nothing…