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Dog of the Week: Rose
ROSE, 6-9-26, spayed rottweiler/shepherd mx, ~2-3yo 68#, FOUND on South High Street, Athens. Rose is a 3-year old Rottweiler-Shepherd mix that is looking for a forever playmate. She’s frisky, athletic and wants nothing more than to frolic with other high-energy dogs. Like her namesake Rosie the Riveter, Rose is also available for your home renovation…
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Cats of the Week: Novalee & Americus
Bonded pair: Novalee, female (1 year old), and Americus (kitten) Novalee, the grey cat, was named after the movie Where the Heart Is (2000). In that film, a young woman named Novalee gives birth and briefly lives in Walmart after being abandoned—a fitting parallel to this stray mom who was raising her kittens at the…
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of July 27, 2026
Monday, July 27 9:30 a.m.: Open Play, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. 2 p.m.: The Village Cafe, coffee with other parents. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. 5 p.m.: Athens Civitan Club, The Plains Community Park Building, 65 Connett Road, The Plains. Tuesday, July 28 9 a.m.: Senior Center,…
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Public Meetings for the week of July 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, July 27 6 p.m.: Athens-Hocking-Vinton Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (317) Board, 7990 Dairy Lane, Athens, and Zoom. Tuesday, July 28 9 a.m.: Athens County Budget Commission, Athens County Courthouse,…
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Dog of the Week: Lou
LOU, 6-9-26, male catahoula mx, ~2-3yo, 55#, FOUND on SR681 near Fox Lake & SR356, Athens Lou is a 3 year old male Catahoula Leopard mix that effortlessly pairs sports-car athleticism with a laid-back attitude. He’s lean, muscular and highly intelligent – especially when treats are involved (his sit is perfection). While in the shelter,…
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Cat of the Week: Gale
Gale, female, 1 year old Gale is a sweet girl that, while always down for a good belly rub and cuddle, has a playful side that sends her into a blitz of adorable bounding. She would do well with some furry friends, but at the very least, some fun toys and a solid runway will leave…
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of July 20, 2026
Monday, July 20 9:30 a.m.: Open Play, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, Athens. Tuesday, July 21 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.: Athens County Suicide Prevention Coalition Survivor Support Group, Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare: 100…
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Public Meetings for the week of July 20, 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, July 20 5 p.m.: Athens County Veteran Service Commission, 88 N. Plains Road, Suite 102, The Plains. 5 p.m.: Rome Township Board of Trustees, Rome Township Building, 8708 SR 144, Stewart. …
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Dog of the Week: Martin
Martin is a 3-year-old hound/terrier mix whose love tank must remain full at all times.
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Cat of the Week: Fern
Meet Fern, a beautiful brown tabby with a big personality and an even bigger heart! At around 2 years old, she’s searching for the forever home she deserves.
