Soleil Woolard, Author at Athens County Independent

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Alexander schools cut gifted education programming, staff member

By Soleil Woolard ● K–12 Education ● December 10, 2025

The decision to eliminate funding for a talented and gifted education coordinator followed voters’ refusal to renew a 1% income tax.

Specialized maps and guides make it easy to reduce, reuse and recycle

By Soleil Woolard ● Environment ● November 12, 2025

The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District and the Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal can help you find a place for stuff you can’t use or don’t want.

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Nelsonville roundtable forum sparks discussion among community members

By Soleil Woolard & Dani Kington ● Government ● October 23, 2025

Nelsonville candidates engaged with local residents at a voter forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Athens County.

Athens Conservancy establishes Joy Valley Nature Preserve (Updated)

By Soleil Woolard ● Environment ● October 23, 2025

The Joy Valley Nature Preserve is the result of a 2,973-acre donation from Betty Lowe.

Chauncey event engages candidates and community

By Soleil Woolard ● Government and Politics ● October 9, 2025

The League of Women Voters of Athens County roundtable event Oct. 6 parked discussion among Chauncey mayoral candidates and a Dover Township trustee candidate.

Living Traditions returns to highlight Appalachian culture

By Soleil Woolard ● Culture ● October 2, 2025

The free event on Oct. 11 in Stewart showcases local creativity and community.

Photo gallery: Athens Armory Community Open House

By Soleil Woolard ● Culture ● October 1, 2025

The historic building reopened its doors to the community Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Photo gallery: 2025 Athens County Antique Machinery Show

By Soleil Woolard ● Culture ● October 1, 2025

The event featured antique and classic tractors, steam engines, as well as old farm and oil field engines.

Agatha Christie classic rolls into Nelsonville

By Soleil Woolard ● Culture ● September 10, 2025

ABC Players will put on a stage production based on Agatha Christie’s novel “Murder on the Orient Express.”

Equitas Health facing racial discrimination lawsuit

By Soleil Woolard ● Courts ● September 2, 2025

Former Equitas employee Ivory Davolio sued over alleged pay inequalities and retaliation in the workplace.

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