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Survivor services org receives $26 million grant; Nelsonville partner status in limbo
The Nelsonville-based nonprofit Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program is poised to expand rapidly over the next few years, with over $30 million in federal and state funding going toward new housing, advocacy, workforce training and mental health services initiatives for survivors of domestic abuse.
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Fundraiser to support Skate Jam Athens invites all to Devil’s Kettle
Skaters and supporters of the annual Skate Jam Athens are invited to a free, all-ages fundraiser featuring skating, live music, food and beer this weekend.
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The Indy Bulletin Board: Athens County Public Meetings & Local News Roundup 4/10–4/14
Local news roundup Former students remember Athens’ West Elementary as it’s razed for a new soccer field. (WOUB) The 50th Athens International Film & Video Festival returns to the Athena Cinema this week. (The Post) Athens Public Transit is holding a free fare day on April 12, coinciding with a job fair at the Athens…
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The Indy Bulletin Board: Athens County Public Meetings & Local News Roundup 4/3–4/7
Local news roundup Athens City School District Superintendent Tom Gibbs told the district board that there may be some kind of bond levy issued to complete construction of a new high school. (Athens Messenger) A profile of three Athens County women who are organizing protests around major banks’ funding of climate change, and their history…
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Torch fracking injection wells received waste containing ‘forever chemicals’ PFAS: data
Two fracking waste injection wells in Torch have been injected with waste likely containing the hazardous “forever chemicals” PFAS, according to a recent report.
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The Indy Bulletin Board: Athens County Public Meetings & Local News Roundup 3/27–3/31
Local news roundup Three of the first four projects funded by the state’s $500 million Appalachian Community Grant Program are based in part in Athens County, with $17.6 million going to the rehabilitation of the Athens Armory into a coworking space; $26 million to an initiative of the Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program to create a…
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New 988 mental health crisis number has slow start in Athens County
Rollout of a nationwide “988” mental health emergency number has been hampered by lack of both funding and public awareness — both around the country and in Athens County.
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The Indy Bulletin Board: Athens County Public Meetings & Local News Roundup 3/20–3/25
Local news roundup “This Court finds that Plaintiff injected herself into the one controversy, that is, applying and being hired as the Council Clerk while her father was on Council.” Former Nelsonville City Council Clerk Andrea Thompson-Hashman’s defamation lawsuit against the Nelsonville CrackHeads Facebook page was dismissed by Athens County Judge George McCarthy. (Case Western…
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Athens officer who tased teen has history of excessive force allegations
An Athens police officer who tased a 19-year-old fleeing from officers last month has a history of allegations of excessive force.
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The Indy Bulletin Board: Athens County Public Meetings & Local News Roundup 3/13–3/18
Local news roundup Athens Public Transit received a $3.2 million federal grant for a new service facility, to be built on land donated by the City of Athens, and its operator HAPCAP is now seeking matching funds from the county. (Athens Messenger) Jacqulyn “Brandi” Sanders, the former fiscal officer for the body that oversees the…
