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Ohio EPA says Hocking River an ‘exceptional habitat’
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency found that the water quality of the Hocking River has improved over the last 30 years.
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Uptown Christmas tree highlights lack of communication with Shade Tree Commission
The commission was not consulted before the city cut down the blue spruce by the pool — which members say has become a habit of the administration.
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Nelsonville-York bucks tradition of no classes on ‘Deer Day’
Superintendent Rick Edwards said the change protected students facing homelessness and food insecurity, but some parents and a certain state representative were unhappy.
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Local craftspeople offer free repair and education at Saturday’s Fix It Fest
See how to repair everyday items — from small engines to lost buttons on a shirt — rather than throwing them away and buying new ones.
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Forum promotes the creation of an Athens County Park District
Athens County residents listened to presentations from Ohio park district officials and local organizations promoting the creation of a county park district.
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New veterans support organization takes to the hills
Boots on the Trail offers ecotherapy and camaraderie for Athens County veterans.
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Athens County residents asked to fill out lead pipe survey
As part of a federal effort to remove lead pipe infrastructure Athens County residents are being asked to check what material their pipes are made out of.
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Photo gallery: Election Day in Athens County
From Albany to Amesville, we captured the sights of Election Day on Nov. 5, 2024, in Athens County.
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Athens County bucks state trend, selects Democrats for federal office
Athens County voters approved a ballot issue the state rejected, and largely chose Democrats for state elections, with one exception.
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Wildfires extinguished in Wayne National Forest
Five wildfires were extinguished in the Wayne National Forest after they ignited on Oct. 30.
