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JOE ABRAHAM: Sanctuary Policies Killed My Daughter. It’s Time To End This Nightmare

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JOE ABRAHAM: Sanctuary Policies Killed My Daughter. It’s Time To End This Nightmare

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My daughter Katie was just 20 years old. A junior at Ohio University. Bright, beautiful, and full of life. She had a spark you cannot teach and a heart that loved deeply. She was the kind of person who made others feel seen. And now she is gone forever — because of a broken immigration […]See the Story

Copperhead snakes 101: Venom, habitat and first aid – Athens County Independent

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Copperhead snakes 101: Venom, habitat and first aid – Athens County Independent

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ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — Copperhead snakes are responsible for the most snake bites each year in the United States, they are also some of the least deadly — and live right here in Athens County. Doug Wynn, who has written and edited multiple books about the state’s amphibians and reptiles, has been researching copperheads since the 1970s and participated in over 250 research projects focused on snake conservation in Ohio. Wynn offered simple advic…Read Article

Athens Co. Court Reports

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Athens Co. Court Reports

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The following crimes and reports were on the court calendar this week at the Athens County Court of Common Pleas:Read Article

Obituary: Marilyn Suzanne Stull - West Virginia Daily News

Marilyn Suzanne Stull Marilyn Suzanne Stull, of Ronceverte, passed away on the morning of June 25, 2025, at the Lewisburg Healthcare Center. She was born January 25, 1940, in Davenport, IA, and was the daughter of the late Leo and Velma Bumgardner Stull, Sr. Marilyn’s career was mainly as a Registered Nurse, taking her from hospital in Bettendorf, IA, to Kirkville, MO, as director of nursing with Home Health and Hospice, next moving to The Plain…The Plains · The Plains Read Article

Review: Waxahatchee Was Wonderful at Nelsonville Music Festival

NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Waxahatchee caught the ears of Americana fans with her great 2024 album “Tigers Blood.” Now she’s backing up the buzz with a heavy touring schedule that will continue all summer. Waxahatchee – the stage name of Katie Crutchfield – proved that she’s the real deal with her headlining set Friday at the […] The post Review: Waxahatchee Was Wonderful at Nelsonville Music Festival appeared first on Business Journal Daily | The You…Nelsonville, Ohio · Nelsonville Read Article

Urban planning student praises NMF’s emphasis on grassroots communal vibe

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One interesting and positive reaction to this year’s Nelsonville Music Festival came from the perspective of Jamie Holland, a 19-year-old student from Miami University (Ohio) studying urban planning and music, his first journey to the Snow Fork Event Center. Holland…Nelsonville, Ohio · Nelsonville Read Article

Howard’s Stage at NMF named for devoted “super volunteer”

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Having the main stage of the Nelsonville Music Festival named “Howard’s Stage” this year was done to honor the late Clifford “Howard” Fokes. Fokes was an unsung but beloved hero at NMF who gave countless hours of his time to…Nelsonville, Ohio · Nelsonville Read Article

Richard Peller (Rick O’Keefe) – Athens County Independent

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ATHENS, Ohio –– Richard Peller, known to many as Rick O’Keefe, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Athens, Ohio. He was 73. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 19, 1951, Rick led an extraordinary life marked by creativity, intellectual curiosity, and a long spiritual journey seeking peace. A gifted and prolific musician and composer, he played the piano, guitar, banjo, concertina, and many other instruments, and…Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

Diversity in journalism revenue streams: a reality check – Athens County Independent

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The Athens County Independent is a signatory on this letter from the Rural News Network urging philanthropic organizations to direct more support to rural newsrooms. There are few revenue wells to draw from in the journalism world. Without relying on an ancillary business, like some outlets do, publishers are mostly limited to ad revenue, reader revenue, and, if they’re in the right networks, philanthropic funds. While the nonprofit news sector …Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

Where to find cooling centers in Athens County during June's extreme heat – Athens County Independent

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Athens Co. Sheriff's Reports: Bicyclist traffic violation, warrants served

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