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District’s new solid waste management plan increases fees to maintain programs
The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District is in the process of seeking approval from 41 political subdivisions in Athens and Hocking counties for its updated waste management plan.
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Council of governments absorbs local recycling center
Here’s where things stand for the recycling center, now that its assets and employees have officially become part of the Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal.
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Jackie O’s is selling its farm
Barrel Ridge Farm has been a key part of the Athens business for many years.
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Athens appeals plastic bag ban decision
The city has yet to put forward its full argument, but said it objects to a local judge’s decision granting summary judgment in the state’s favor.
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Former Athens County Auditor’s Office employee charged with theft in office
Former Deputy Auditor Kristen Andrews faces two third-degree felony charges.
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Pawpaw eating contest winner passionate about the species
Mike Fisher won the contest this year, eating a pound of pawpaw pulp and cleaning 20 seeds faster than anyone else.
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Second Athens County landlord faces federal sexual harassment suit
Advocates hope the lawsuit prompts a “public conversation about predatory landlords.”
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Athens attorney alleges county prosecutor interfered on friend’s behalf
The central allegation: Keller Blackburn implicated a friend’s wife in a drug case to discredit her in her divorce.
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Athens County prosecutor handed off personal connection’s DV case
Keller Blackburn said he was overly familiar with “the truthfulness of the parties involved” in Bryan Wharton’s domestic violence case.
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Prosecutor says personal knowledge didn’t affect investigation
He said personal knowledge played a role in an offer of immunity made during the investigation, however.
