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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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Survivor advocacy org’s expansion has raised hopes — and eyebrows
Public funding fueled the rapid expansion of the Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program, but some felt new programs distracted SAOP from its core mission.
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Trump won county’s highest share of GOP presidential votes of the century
President-elect Donald Trump received 44% of Athens County’s vote in the 2024 election, according to official election night results.
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Local organizations offer free Thanksgiving meals, supplies
Check out these local restaurants and organizations hosting Thanksgiving celebrations and giveaways.
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Athens City Council members spar over ORCA membership ordinance
Jessica Thomas and Alan Swank traded barbs after Thomas proposed amending the ordinance to reduce the required budget reserve threshold.
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Wellness Watch: A dietitian’s thoughts on mindful eating during the holidays
Restricting your diet during the most wonderful time of the year isn’t necessary.
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ODNR names Raccoon Creek as Southeast Ohio’s first scenic river
The move reflects the waterway’s transformation from a polluted, dead stream to a thriving home for fish and macroinvertebrates — and a destination for recreational paddlers.
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Local governments maintain status quo for state tax revenue
Athens County’s formula for distributing its share of the Local Government Fund will remain unchanged for the next five years.
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It’s time for long-serving local officials to make change, or move on
The disconnect between long-serving officials and the real needs of Athens County residents is evident.
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