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Ohio's new state budget brings an estimated $25M cut to public libraries, prompting concern over services
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Ohio's new state budget brings an estimated $25M cut to public libraries, prompting concern over services

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A week after Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed the two-year state budget, library leaders are sounding the alarm about a major funding change that could reduce services.See the Story
Nelsonville ward map to be presented at next council meeting – Athens County Independent
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Nelsonville ward map to be presented at next council meeting – Athens County Independent

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The Ohio and Athens County Leagues of Women Voters provided opportunities for residents to weigh in on redistricting, including at this June 16 meeting. Photo by Abby Neff. NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The Ohio and Athens County Leagues of Women Voters are set to present a proposed ward map to the Nelsonville City Council at its next meeting Monday, July 14.  The Leagues hosted their last town hall Monday, June 30 where they finalized a previously drafte…Read Article
Two sisters perform in each other’s local theater shows – Athens County Independent
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Two sisters perform in each other’s local theater shows – Athens County Independent

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Amy Abercrombie and Alexa Ross. Photo by Dani Kington. ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — Sisters Amy Abercrombie and Alexa Ross both have a passion for theater – and this summer, each will perform in a local production directed by the other.  The family connection doesn’t end there: Ross will play an elderly version of the sisters’ mother in Abercrombie’s show about their mother’s life, which features songs written by the sisters’ grandmother. But before th…Read Article

First street mural in Athens, ‘The Migration,’ likely the first of many – Athens County Independent

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Wren Denny, left, a muralist and Ohio University student who created “The Migration,” the city’s first street mural, said it took her about a week to complete her project at East State and Watt streets. She used acrylic outdoor paint. Photo by Larry Di Giovanni, July 4, 2025. ATHENS, Ohio — The first street mural in the city of Athens, titled “The Migration” and featuring salmon swimming in a river, was the culmination of a creative process that…Athens, Ohio · AthensRead Article

Our community can develop third spaces to support heat safety – Athens County Independent

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To the editor: I’m not sure how to start this letter as I’ve never written a letter to the editor before, but the recent heat wave has made me think a lot about the lack of third spaces. For readers who may not know, third spaces are places aside from work/school or home. We have so few of those anymore and it’s sad, but after this heat wave it made me realized that it’s also unsafe in many ways. For context, I live near Timothy House on the wes…Heatwaves · AthensRead Article

Cat of the Week: Sammie – Athens County Independent

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Meet Sammie, or Olive, as her foster mom has named her. This adorable, petite black cat’s favorite place is sitting on her foster mom’s lap.  She is such a friendly, loving cat who enjoys a nice biscuit making session with anyone. Always confident and playful, one would have no idea her first year was spent under less than ideal circumstances. Olive holds no grudges and is ready to purr sweetly into some lucky person/s life!  To meet Sammie or a…Cancer · AthensRead Article

Karen Kennedy – Athens County Independent

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NEW MARSHFIELD- Karen Kennedy, age 65, of New Marshfield, passed away Thursday evening, July 3, 2025 at Kimes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Athens.  Karen was born on December 24, 1959 in Beverly.  She was the daughter of the late Wanda Rutter Kennedy and James Kennedy. She is survived by her sisters, Wanda Lowry, Kathy Riley and Georgeann Kennedy; and a brother, Tim Kennedy. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her longtime comp…Cancer · Athens CountyRead Article

Cat of the Week: Momma Burrito – Athens County Independent

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Momma Burrito is a two-year-old ball of love who never misses a meal — and she’ll happily remind you when it’s time to eat. Friendly and easygoing, she gets along with everyone she meets (with a few occasional corrections). Always curious, Momma Burrito loves to explore and isn’t afraid to jump on just about anything in sight. If you want a playful, loving cat who keeps things interesting, she’s the one! To meet Momma Burrito or any of our other…Cats · AthensRead Article

State approves transfer of 27 acres of The Ridges to developers – Athens County Independent

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ATHENS, Ohio — The State of Ohio Controlling Board last week approved the transfer of just over 27 acres at The Ridges from Ohio University to developers, an important milestone in long-term plans to transform the site of the former Athens Lunatic Asylum. If all goes according to plan, the 27 acres will eventually host hundreds of housing units along with commercial space, according to a presentation developers made to a June 17 meeting of the A…Athens, Ohio · AthensRead Article

How Ohio’s Proposed Budget Could Change How Public Schools Are Funded

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Capital This Week explores the latest topics.Columbus, Ohio · ColumbusSee the Story

It's Time to Stop Doom-Scrolling Our Way Toward Human Disconnect – Athens County Independent

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To the editor: Artificial intelligence has come a long way in the past few years, and especially the past few months, to the point where not only your grandparents are handily fooled by the AI generated likenesses, but also your parents, and maybe (gasp), even you. It’s true, even the Zoomers and Gen Alpha can fall prey to the most recent wave of artificially generated images and videos, and from here, does our current zenith of unreality delive…Artificial Intelligence · IsraelSee the Story

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