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Arson Ruled Out in Fire That Claimed Life of K9
By: Susan Tebben
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Update 4:07 p.m.: A memorial service has been scheduled for April 15 at 1 p.m. at Christ Community Wesleyan Church in Albany. No graveside services will be held. Though the cause is still undetermined in a fire that claimed the life of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office’s canine officer, one potential cause was ruled out… Read More

New Mural Depicts Region’s Labor History
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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A Bronx mural artist and students from the Ohio University printmaking department have depicted the region’s labor history in a new mural in downtown Athens. Artist Chris Stain was brought to Athens on Monday as a visiting artist to help design and paint the mural, which is located on the wall outside of Lucky’s Sports… Read More

Uptown Bars Ready For Moms
By: Sarah Guinn | Athens Messenger
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The matriarchs are in town for Ohio University’s Moms Weekend, and Athens bars and restaurants are ready for them. Beer cheese soups, prime rib burgers and rainbow shots are on tap at The Pub, 39 N. Court St., said manager Ed Cranford It’s a big weekend, Cranford said, and the bar braces for it before… Read More