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Ohio court sending out postcards to jurors, but warns of jury duty scams

Athens, Ohio · Athens

Ohio court sending out postcards to jurors, but warns of jury duty scams

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COLUMBUS — The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio is currently undertaking its biennial jury selection process.See the Story

Daryl M Davidson, PhD

Athens, Ohio · Athens

Daryl M Davidson, PhD

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Athens - Daryl Malarry Davidson, PhD, of Athens, OH - formerly of 362 Liberty St., Sharon, Pa.; 93 W. Union St., Athens, Ohio - passed away at 1206 p.m. on the 30th day of June 2025, in Athens. He was…Read Article

Austin Powder responds to gas release in new media advisory

Athens, Ohio · Athens

Austin Powder responds to gas release in new media advisory

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MCARTHUR, Ohio — At 8:30 a.m. on the morning of June 11, nitrogen oxide gas plumed from Austin Powder’s Red Diamond Plant into the skies of Vinton County, causing evacuations in Zaleski. In the aftermath, Austin Powder issued a press…Read Article

New land conveyance standards set in Athens County

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Athens County Auditor Jill Davidson said two public hearings conducted on the county’s draft land conveyance standards generated a few public comments and changes in June. The changes took effect on June 30.Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

Ohio lawmakers propose bill that would grant legal personhood at moment of fertilization

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COLUMBUS — Abortion advocates are sounding the alarm about a bill that, if passed, would nullify the results of Ohio’s 2023 referendum on abortion.Referendum · Athens Read Article

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:Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

Electricity prices on the rise due to increase in demand and decreased supply

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Due to increased demand for electricity and power plant retirements, Athens residents can expect to see their electric bills rise by 15-20%.Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

Summer Crisis Program begins at HAPCAP

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GLOUSTER — The Ohio Department of Development and Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) are once again offering assistance to help income-eligible Ohioans stay cool during the hot summer months.Glouster · Glouster Read Article

Appalachian airports prepare for electric aircraft

Researchers from Ohio University are assessing more than 200 airports in Appalachia to determine what they need to prepare for electric aircraft and Advance Air Mobility planes.Aircraft · Athens Read Article

Temporary housing solution in Athens moves forward

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A housing solution is moving forward in the City of Athens to allow temporary housing structures, such as huts, in some business and residential areas.Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

Copperheads suffer two-game sweep over the weekend

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FINDLAY — The ‘Cheads are ready to get back to AthensAthens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

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