OhioHealth to build 5.6M Athens cancer center
OhioHealth O'Bleness plans a 5.6 million facility in Athens to expand medical oncology and bring radiation oncology back to the city. The project will spare patients from hour long trips to Lancaster for daily treatments over six to eight weeks. OhioHealth leader Mark Seckinger highlights reduced hardship for patients and families facing travel barriers in Southeast Ohio.
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Numberfest praised as safe well behaved crowd in Athens
Athens County Sheriff Rodney Smith described the 14th Numberfest attendees as well behaved and polite as law enforcement prepared for traffic control and crowd safety. Deputies, Athens Police, Ohio University Police, and State Highway Patrol coordinated to keep Route 56 clear for emergency access and safe egress, calling the event the safest NumberFest.
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Rodney Smith
Sheriff's Office
Athens
Smith
Athens Police Department
Ohio University Police Department
State Highway Patrol
Tom Pyle
Ohio University Police
Andrew Powers
George Harlow
Obituary Notices List for Several Individuals in Ohio Regions
Mary Cram 90 of Zaleski James Bashore Athens Kevin Riley 59 formerly of Logan Dwight Everett 90 The Plains Crescentia Barnhart 84 Guysville William Katherine Russell 72 Glouster Dorothy Golden 76 Lancaster Marcille Pontious 95 Wheelersburg listed on Page A2 in this obituary notice.
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Mary Cram
Zaleski
James Bashore
Athens
Kevin Riley
Logan
Dwight Everett
the Plains
Crescentia Barnhart
Guysville
William Athens
Katherine Russell
Glouster
Dorothy Golden
Lancaster
Marcille Pontious
Wheelersburg
Comics and Community Editorial Echo Local Voices
A compact note highlights community topics and sports items in the issue. Editorials reflect on local concerns while a brief sports mention notes ongoing games and team actions. The page captures a snapshot of neighborhood interests and weekend events.
International Street Fair celebrates global diversity on Court Street
Flags from Bangladesh Qatar Colombia Ukraine Armenia waved along a parade route from Baker University Center to Union Street as Athens and OU leaders including Mayor Patterson and President McDavis addressed the crowd. Hashim Pashtun led a callout of represented nations and spoke of unity in the festival.
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Globe
Bangladesh
Qatar
Colombia
Ukraine
Armenia
Baker University Center
Union Street
Hashim Pashtun
International Student Union
Athens
Steve Patterson
Roderick McDavis
Washington
Sarah Guinn
Ohio University
Kid Fest Draws Thousands to Athens County Event
The 29th annual Kid Fest at Athens County Children Services drew more than 2000 attendees. Magician Rusty Rittenhouse wowed families with interactive tricks aided by a rabbit named Houdini while Robin Webb praised the turnout and community impact. Parents like Andy Baldwin said the event supports healthy, active lifestyles for kids.
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Baldwin
Kid Post
Athens County Children Services
Robin Webb
Webb
Ohio University
Walter Fieldhouse
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Monda Castrop Center
Sarah Hawley
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Jolena Hansbarger
President Street
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Union
Harry Houdini
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