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Former JFS director enters not guilty plea
Jean Demosky faces eight felony counts related to misuse of government resources for a private children’s nonprofit through county JFS.
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Democratic primary candidates share platforms at forum
District 95 hopefuls Paul Cameron of St. Clairsville and James Joyce of Athens are competing in the May 5 primary election.
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Athens City subcommittee seeks tenant, landlord input
The Rental Inspection Processes Subcommittee’s surveys aim to better understand code enforcement in Athens.
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Columbus Road lane closure: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Work will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until the afternoon as crews prepare for the Shared Use Path Project.
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Athens County has new electronic filing option for real property transfers
Previously, real property transfers required in-person or manual submission and physical routing between offices.
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Mayor explains unilateral decision to remove Athens from ORCA
Steve Patterson told Athens City Council that the city should invest in its own amenities instead of the Baileys Trail System.
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County commissioner indicted in JFS theft case (Updated)
Commissioner Charlie Adkins was charged Monday with witness intimidation in the case against Athens County Jobs and Family Services Director Jean Demosky.
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The Scoop News Roundup April 7, 2026
All information is current as of The Scoop’s production on Monday afternoon. Click the links for the most up-to-date information. The Athens County Independent believes the cited sources of information are reliable; however, these sources are responsible for the accuracy of their own reporting. Submit news and information to info@athensindependent.comby noon on Mondays for inclusion…
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CR 1–Kimberly Road closure Thursday, April 9, 2026
This will be a complete closure from 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
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Water service line connection construction at Jacobs Drive intersections, April 7–9, 2026
A boil order advisory will be issued once the work has been completed.
