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Athens to allow deer hunting on select properties
A select number of bow hunters will be allowed to harvest deer from 13 different city properties as part of an effort to control the local deer population.
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As region enters ‘exceptional drought,’ rain loss may be ‘unrecoverable’
The U.S. Drought Monitor upgraded Athens County to its most severe drought category, as the area bakes under extreme heat.
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New fire station should be ready in October; bike path now open
Problems with steel delivery delayed work on the Stimson Avenue station, which includes a boat launch and public facilities.
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A beginners guide to fishing the Hocking River
Tips, tricks and advice from local fishermen on how to start fishing the Hocking River.
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Athens County Public Libraries recognizes employee union
At Thursday’s emergency board meeting the ACPL board voted to recognize the employee union, with some strings attached.
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Regional farms suffer from summer drought
With record heat and rainfall at half of normal in some areas, farmers face financial pressure as they try to keep livestock and crops watered.
