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Free Thanksgiving meals in Athens County
Check out this list of free and paid Thanksgiving 2025 meal opportunities in Athens County.
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Local businesses, individuals kept food coming during SNAP pause
From free meals to mutual aid, Athens County made sure no one went hungry despite a pause in federal food assistance.
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Dr. Tee awarded Black Appalachian Storytellers fellowship
Trevellya Ford-Ahmed’s fellowship will support her ongoing work at the Mount Zion Black Cultural Center.
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Trimble, FedHock school boards get new faces (Updated)
Voters elected challengers running for seats in the Federal Hocking and Trimble Local school districts.
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Nelsonville elects mayor amid uncertain future
Nelsonville elected its first mayor since the 1990s — but whether newly elected officials get to serve remains uncertain.
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Athens County voters approve countywide levies, sales tax
Trimble voters also narrowly approved an earned income tax to support the district amid its fiscal emergency.
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Trimble, Fed-Hock and Athens-Meigs ESC see competitive elections
Seats on all Athens County school boards and educational service centers are on the ballot this year, but only three have more candidates than seats.
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Candidates for Federal Hocking board, Coolville mayor sound off (Updated)
Candidates discussed their platforms with the public at a League of Women Voters of Athens County candidate night Oct. 8 at Federal Hocking High School.
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Athens County voters face a variety of election issues this November
Local agencies and governments want voters to renew or replace tax levies; several precincts have liquor options as well.
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Waterloo Fire Department aids Hurricane Helene survivors
New Marshfield’s Waterloo Fire Department is preparing to go on its fifth trip delivering items to hurricane survivors in North Carolina.
