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Photo Gallery: 2026 Athens Pride Fest
The Independent captured moments from the 2026 Athens Pride Fest parade and street fair.
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Local nonprofit apparently fired longtime employee over Palestine activism
Nancy Epling was terminated from Passion Works over accusations of religious discrimination, apparently related to her activism against Israel’s war on Gaza.
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Trump won county’s highest share of GOP presidential votes of the century
President-elect Donald Trump received 44% of Athens County’s vote in the 2024 election, according to official election night results.
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Democrats questioned signers of candidate petition challenging Adkins (Updated)
Although candidate petitions are public record and it’s legal to contact signatories, backers of Jon Rose said the queries felt intrusive and discouraging.
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Local activists protest senator’s support for Israel during fundraiser
The demonstration lasted for several hours amid Sen. Sherrod Brown’s Aug. 28 fundraiser at the Athens County Country Club.
