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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library sets up kids for literacy success
More than 2,100 kids in Athens County have completed the program since 2020.
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Ohio University supporters fight to save music therapy major ending under Senate Bill 1
While the state’s higher education law requires institutions to cut programs enrolling few students, supporters say ending OU’s offering will limit access to behavioral health services in rural communities.
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Mayor pledges Saturday bus service — if income tax increase passes
Athens Mayor Steve Patterson told Athens City Council Monday night that he would seek to restore Saturday bus services if voters adopt a 0.2% income tax increase on May 5.
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Inside Courts: A busy month in Athens County courts
Breaking down the JFS case indictments, Athens’ agreement in its cyber theft case and allegations of prosecutorial misconduct.
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Reporting on housing in Athens matters
To the editor: I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Eris Miller, and I am a social work trainee (SWT) from Athens, Ohio, and a second-year MSW student from Ohio University. Earlier this year, I lost my house in a fire; an event that your organization covered. To start, I wanted to…
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Washington County injection well opponents face setbacks
The Ohio Oil and Gas Commission dismissed one legal challenge, and a Franklin County magistrate recommended dismissal of another.
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Landlord’s harassment case officially wraps up
A final settlement agreement releases Joe Lucas from possible claims related to the fraudulent transfer of his properties.
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Infrastructure projects must consider temperature swings
The freeze-thaw cycles risk damage to infrastructure.
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Traffic interruptions on Canal Street in Nelsonville for Monday, April 27, 2026
Paint crews are expecting to start work at 7 a.m. and work until it is completed.
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Dog of the Week: Zorro
ZORRO, 3-23-26, male terrier mx, ~1-2yo, 78#, FOUND w/Peaches on St Rt 7, Coolville area. And now to unmask the most charming (and chubby) hero-dog of Athens: Zorro! Zorro is a 1-ish-year-old Terrier mix who recently took his mission to Alpha Xi Delta where he conquered hearts. He delighted in being the center of attention,…
