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Yes, Eris, Athens County has a housing problem
The Athens County Independent wants to cover this issue, and we have a plan — but it’s gonna take a village to make it happen.
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Local writer’s poetry captures Appalachia’s complexities
In her new poetry collection, writer and artist Bonnie Proudfoot explores perceptions of her ‘adopted place’ in Southeast Ohio.
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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.
