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Affordable housing for seniors opens in The Plains
Lofts on First, located on East First Street, offers 51 units for seniors 55 and older.
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Mound Festival highlights local history in The Plains
The annual festival draws attention to Adena earthworks that dot the region.
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Tax levies on ballot in November election
Levies proposed across the county focus on road maintenance, fire protection, and cemetery operations.
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Athens City School District aims to make income tax levy permanent
The current 1% levy, which voters renewed nearly a decade ago, is set to expire at the end of 2028.
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Alexander Local Schools proposes new levy to fund budget gap
District voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to adopt a new 0.75% income tax.
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Autistic residents in Southeast Ohio lack support, advocates say
Parents in Southeast Ohio seeking an autism diagnosis for their child are primarily referred to providers in Columbus.
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Dover Township discusses data center concerns
Community members expressed concerns about potential data center development and a trustee suggested holding a vote.
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Former SAOP director focus of new lawsuit
Mosha Trout, who led clinical programs at Rocksprings Wellness, alleges Jen Seifert’s behavior toward clients helped sink the business.
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Beasley Mill seniors go weeks without hot water, air conditioning
An HVAC system failure at the income-assisted housing complex is not expected to be repaired until mid-September.
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Chauncey mayor pushes to abolish village zoning code
Mayor Frank Campbell at a meeting last Thursday called the code unfair to local residents.
