A view of the Hocking River, running low, from atop a river bank.

Photo of the Week: Sept. 10, 2024

A view of the Hocking River, running low, from atop a river bank.
Photo by Abigael Miles.

A view of the Hocking River, off of SR 682 and across from West Union Street in Athens, shows the local impact of Athens County’s current historic drought conditions. A construction barrel lies upon a sandy bank.

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