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Debbie Phillips to step away as Rural Action CEO (Updated)
Phillips said she is stepping away to pursue other work and would not address the nature of her separation from Rural Action.
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Conestoga Huts project moves forward after public hearing (Updated)
Dozens addressed Athens City Council about a proposal to allow use of temporary shelters at The Gathering Place.
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Athens County sees few contested city, village elections
The only contested city races are in Nelsonville; three villages have more than one candidate for mayor.
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Athens Conservancy establishes Joy Valley Nature Preserve (Updated)
The Joy Valley Nature Preserve is the result of a 2,973-acre donation from Betty Lowe.
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Local ‘Cabaret’ cast go deep, dazzle in beloved musical
A three-day run at Stuart’s Opera House brings the adults-only, emotionally charged production to Nelsonville’s historic theater.
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Spotted lanternfly on the move in Southeast Ohio
The invasive species, first spotted in Pennsylvania, could soon be found in Athens County.
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Table for Tara: Frida’s Modern Mexican makes for a fresh Athens outing
Frida’s Modern Mexican offers half-price margs, cantina bowls, birria tacos and more — all on West Union Street in Athens.
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Athens County Treasurer declines to renew $300,000 in Israeli bonds
Taylor Sappington said the move was apolitical; he also opted not to renew $1 million in domestic government debt maturity.
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We alumni are honored to have learned from professor Tom Hayes
It’s time OU exhibits the same courage, resolve and moral integrity shown by Hayes, who was unjustly removed from teaching this semester as a result of his participation in the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.
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Don’t fall victim to voter suppression tactics in our state
Push back by supporting voting power: check to see that you are registered and have an acceptable ID.
