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My Sister’s Paws provides shelter for women and their pets
The program helps survivors of domestic violence overcome a common barrier to seeking shelter: not wanting to leave pets behind.
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Local organizations offer free Thanksgiving meals, supplies
Check out these local restaurants and organizations hosting Thanksgiving celebrations and giveaways.
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Local Black veterans honored with new collaborative exhibit
The Mount Zion Black Cultural Center and Southeast Ohio History Center will unveil their “Black Veterans of Athens Ohio” on Veterans Day.
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Athens Halloween Block Party turns 50 this year
Once a rowdy and illegal late-night takeover of Court Street, the block party has become a day-long event featuring family activities, live music and more.
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HAPCAP unveils new project to turn Sunset Motel into emergency housing
HAPCAP will use a $2 million state grant to create 20 temporary, private living spaces for Athens County residents experiencing homelessness.
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Appalachian Literary Arts and Storytelling Festival debuts this weekend
The festival will feature speakers, workshops and all kinds of Appalachian storytelling.
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Local organization plans class, walk to support mental health services (Updated)
NAMI Athens has added a fundraising component to its annual walk to offer more programs like its eight-week class for people with mental illness and their families.
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MedFlight sues county residents for cost of emergency airlift
Emergency transport can cost tens of thousands of dollars — and many providers are out-of-network, leaving patients on the hook.
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Athens dispensaries open for recreational marijuana
Consumers 21+ may now purchase recreational marijuana from two dispensaries in Athens.
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Athens County Fair hosts inaugural school bus demolition derby
Federal Hocking Local School District students may call themselves winners of the first Athens County Fair school bus demolition derby.
