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JFS director arrested on felony theft in office charge
Prosecutors allege Athens County Jobs and Family Services Director Jean Demosky used county resources for her own benefit.
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Ohio University to celebrate spring 2026 commencement May 1–2, 2026
OU will welcome alumnus Larry Connor back to campus as the keynote speaker.
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Boil order for Village of Butchel until noon, Monday, April 6, 2026
The order is for SR 78 from Marrietta Road to Buchtel limit, SR 685, Duncan Drive, and North and South Oakley Drive.
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Nelsonville Public Square, Washington St. and Columbus St. closure April 4, 2026
The streets will be closed and barricaded from noon til 5 p.m. for the Rooted in Nelsonville Easter Egg Hunt.
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City officials make case for income tax increase (Updated)
A proposed 0.2% levy increase on income tax will appear on the May 5 primary election ballot as Issue 1 for Athens city voters.
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City to recover $205k from cyber theft
Federal investigators connected the theft to a series of cyber crimes perpetrated across the country, Athens officials said.
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Baileys Trail System visitor center aims for 2026 completion
The visitor center will host upkeep facilities and commercial tenants.
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Athens mayor resigns from outdoor rec council
Mayor Steve Patterson resigned immediately; the city will withdraw from the council of governments in late June.
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Carthage Township special meeting to be held Wednesday, April 2, 2026
The meeting will be held at noon in the meeting room at 5600 Bean Cemetery Rd., Guysville.
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Special meeting of Board of Education for Trimble School District to be held Wednesday April 2, 2026
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the Trimble Local Board of Education office.
