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Athens County prosecutor implicated a personal connection in drug case
The woman was identified in indictments but has not been charged. A special prosecutor was assigned to handle the case — eventually.
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Athens County prosecutor’s actions ethically dubious, experts say
Experts question Keller Blackburn’s personal ties to an investigation’s subject. The investigation has been cited in her divorce.
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Athens County library admin encouraged paring back Pride Month displays
In communications with patrons, the library director pinned less colorful displays on decision-making by local branches.
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Athens County library staff requests voluntary union recognition
The library’s board president supports voluntary recognition of the union.
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Director who transformed Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program leaves
Under Jen Seifert’s leadership, SAOP attracted millions in public funding, and the organization transformed from a small direct service orientation toward one focused in part on transforming the housing market.
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Tenant advocates publish properties owned by sexual harassment co-defendants
The federal lawsuit against an Athens County landlord has been amended to include three of his family members.
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New resource center to open in Nelsonville
The Athens County Community Cares Resource Center will host various service providers, taking a “360 degree” approach to the people it serves.
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Photos from Chauncey’s first Pride event
The village of Chauncey’s first Pride Month event was small but mighty.
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Fracking waste injection company applies to plug Athens County wells
The plugging operation follows K&H Partners’ unsuccessful challenge of an Ohio Department of Natural Resources order suspending its wells.
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Chauncey Gays forms to build LGBTQ+ community in the village
The group, which grew out of residents’ advocacy to Chauncey Village Council, will host a Pride Month event on Saturday.
