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Trimble superintendent resigns, district to consider levy options
Hurd attributed his resignation to “increasing overreaching involvement of the Board” and the board’s inaction on needed staffing reductions. Board members rejected Hurd’s claims.
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Photo of the Week: July 1, 2025 (Updated)
Correction: This post has been updated to indicate that Mrs. K’s is closing at the end of July, rather than June.
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What to know about this weekend’s flooding and road closures
The Hocking River is currently forecast to reach peak flood stage at 2 a.m. Monday morning.
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Local governments maintain status quo for state tax revenue
Athens County’s formula for distributing its share of the Local Government Fund will remain unchanged for the next five years.
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Athens County residents asked to fill out lead pipe survey
As part of a federal effort to remove lead pipe infrastructure Athens County residents are being asked to check what material their pipes are made out of.
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Mary J. Keith
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, at the Glouster Church of Christ with Jerry Marang officiating. Interment will be in the Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
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Candidate forums to prepare voters for local elections
Beginning next week, voters may directly engage with local candidates at forums hosted by the Athens League of Women Voters.
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Johnson Run strip mine mineral rights under unusual new ownership
On one side of Johnson Run Road sits an idyllic country home — on the other, the controversial Johnson Run strip mine.
