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Reel Talk: Unwrapping the body horror films of David Cronenberg
Since the 1980s, Cronenberg’s films have tapped into our primal fears about losing control of our bodies and the fragility of our physical being.
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Housing developments may endanger ancient earthworks in The Plains
Multiple low-income housing developments have residents of The Plains torn between affordable housing and historic preservation.
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Athens County Fair hosts new rides, monster trucks
The 170th Athens County Fair opens at noon Friday, Aug. 1 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 9.
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Environmental group weighing another challenge to fracking in the Wayne
The Bureau of Land Management issued a decision in April that would allow fracking in the Wayne National Forest’s Marietta Unit. No new oil and gas leases have yet been approved.
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Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts would be big hit to Athens clinic
A quarter of Athens Planned Parenthood patients rely on Medicaid coverage for their visits.
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John Allen Matheny
The funeral service will be held Saturday, August 2nd, at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens at 2:30 p.m. with Gary Alton officiating. Interment will be at Conner Cemetery in Buchtel, OH, with Military Rites conducted by the American Legion Post 21 and VFW Post 9893 Honor Guards. Family and friends may call Saturday 1-2:30 p.m.…
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Photo gallery: ACENet’s 40-year anniversary celebration
The resource hub celebrated decades of community-building with a July 26 event at the Athens Community Center.
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Solid waste district working to expand center for hard-to-recycle materials
The center, along with hypothetical legislation, may alter the future of household hazardous waste collection in Athens County.
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Mike Magyary
To honor Mike, please consider donating to WOUB Public Media, a PBS affiliate and one of Mike’s favorite nonprofits. A celebration of Mike’s life is pending.
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Cat of the Week: Peggy Hill
Meet Peggy Hill. This adorable girl is looking for her forever home, and yes, she does have two different colored eyes! Peggy is the perfect kitten: playful, cuddly, and super sweet. She definitely needs a home with a kitty friend. Currently, she lives with her foster sister/ friend Sherry, and they spend hours playing together…
