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Dog of the Week: Moto
Missed out on a hippopotamus for Christmas? Don’t worry, we’ve got the next best thing! Meet Moto, a 5-year old male Land Hippo, who is ready to step up your Netflix game.
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Cat of the Week: Officer McDonald
This handsome guy spent much of his life outdoors, but he’s quickly discovering how nice indoor living can be, especially warm naps and watching the world go by from a window.
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Public Meetings for the week of April 13, 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 13 11 p.m.: Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council. The purpose of the meeting is to present for consideration updates to organizational programs and policies, strategic planning, community grants, and other…
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of April 13, 2026
Monday, April 13 5 p.m.: Athens Civitan Club, The Plains Community Park Building, 65 Connett Road, The Plains. Tuesday, April 14 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.,…
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Dog of the week: Shadow
SHADOW, 3-13-26, fem. shepherd mx, ~1yo, 60#, FOUND on Sam’s Rd, Albany. Meet Shadow, a stunning 1-year-old female Shepherd mix with the cutest tippy-toes you’ve ever seen. Shadow came to the shelter as a stray and can be shy at first. She takes a few minutes to warm up to new people and places, but…
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Cat of the Week: Sandy Cheeks
Sandy Cheeks- female, 2 years old All the way from Bikini Bottom to your living room, Sandy Cheeks is on a mission to find her forever family and she’s bringing plenty of charm with her! With her irresistibly chunky cheeks and sweet, gentle nature, it’s easy to see how she got her name. Sandy is…
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Nelsonville Next Comprehensive Strategic Plan’s Steering Committee to meet Saturday, April 11, 2026
The meeting will be 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at Tri-County Career Center, at 15676 SR 691.
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Public Meetings for the week of April 6, 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 6 5 p.m.: Glouster Village Council, Glouster Village Hall, 30 Main St., Glouster. 5:15 p.m.: Athens City-County Board of Health, Athens City-County Health Department, 278 W. Union St., Athens. 6:30…
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Civic and Community Club Meetings for the week of April 6, 2026
Monday, April 6 9:30 a.m.: Monday Morning Mingle, featuring coffee, treats and conversation. 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. 5 p.m.: Athens Civitan Club, The Plains Community Park Building, 65 Connett Road, The Plains. 5:30 p.m.: We Don’t…
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Dog of the Week: Blue
BLUE, 3-12-26, male terrier/lab mx, ~1yo, 72#, FOUND on McDougal Rd, Millfield. Blue is a tall, handsome fellow that someone took the time to microchip but then never came to claim him. In the shelter, Blue always has a bewildered look on his face, asking “how did I end up here?” Despite his uncertainty at…