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County Job and Family Services in ‘precarious’ position, making cuts
Programs and staff are taking a hit at Athens County Job and Family Services amid a fiscal crisis of an uncertain scale.
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State report shows extent of mining activity in Athens County
A new report from the ODNR shows the degree and economic impact of mining in the county and state.
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Former survivor advocacy org director loses bid to toss claims against her
The Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program’s claims against Jen Seifert stand for now, though the legal battle is far from over.
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Former survivor services director hopes to toss complaint against her
In the latest salvo in her legal battle against SAOP, Jen Seifert says facts about a 3D printer payment are in her favor.
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Recycling center merges with solid waste district
The decision followed years of financial strain for the regional recycling center.
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Court dismisses cases against brothers detained by ICE
The cases were dismissed with prejudice, meaning the charges cannot be brought again by the state.
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ODNR faces multiple legal challenges to injection well approvals (Updated)
The ODNR granted the fracking waste injection well permits at issue under outdated rules earlier this year.
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County prosecutor declines to exonerate brothers detained by ICE
Gregory Laverde Laguna and Victor Laverde Laguna were brought to Athens County for a hearing in local criminal cases Wednesday.
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Athens admin abandons proposed changes to Shade Tree Commission
City Service-Safety Director Andy Stone said he didn’t think the city had the votes to eliminate the commission’s regulatory authority.
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Hunting down in Southeast Ohio amid ongoing deer disease outbreak (Updated)
The state is considering more stringent deer hunting regulations this year in response to an ongoing outbreak of deer disease.
