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What is The Smallest Town in Ohio?
Rendville, Ohio: The Smallest Town with a Big History. Rendville's history traces back to the late 19th century when the Ohio Central Coal Company established it as a coal mining town. The town thrived during this era, attracting a diverse population of miners nationwide, including many African Americans. Rendville even made history by electing Ohio's first African American mayor, Dr. Isaiah Tuppins.
Athens County shop owner hosts music festival in Logan
NELSONVILLE — Just outside Nelsonville, on the once bustling highway swallowed up by progress, lies a hidden gem. Set your GPS and take this short, summer drive through lush green trees and lonely asphalt to 17616 Haydenville Road. Insea Sound Shop is a must see experience for every musician. The Sound Shop has everything a musician could possibly want. If you are looking for guitar lessons, instrument repair, accessories, recording...
Defendants in gun confiscation lawsuit say court order clearly authorized their action
COLUMBUS — Three of the current or former Hocking County Sheriff’s deputies who are being sued in federal court over the seizure of a county resident’s guns have denied one of the plaintiff’s key claims –that a court order they served on him in February 2023 did not require him to surrender his firearms immediately, but instead gave him a few days in which to do so. Sheriff’s officers Caleb Moritz, Craig Johnson, Carl Wilderman and Kyle Arnett had come to the Murray City home...
Who you're voting for: Taylor Sappington (D) runs for Athens County Treasurer
Taylor Sappington, who is well-known for his work as Nelsonville city auditor, has decided to add his name into the race for Athens County treasurer. His campaign focus is largely stability and maintenance on current successes, he said. “You can’t just assume it’s going to get done and that the right thing is going to get done,” Sappington said. “You have to get your hands dirty, get in there and do it yourself.” ...
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