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HAPCAP gives low-income residents a hand up
From home weatherization help and food access to child care and public transit, HAPCAP makes life easier for low-income residents.
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Refinancing swimming pool bonds could save Athens hundreds of thousands
Athens City Council voted to refinance $4.9 million in bonds for the new pool at a lower interest rate.
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Vaccines available locally for COVID, flu, RSV
With respiratory disease season on the horizon, here’s how to get vaccines in Athens County this fall.
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Waterloo Fire Department aids Hurricane Helene survivors
New Marshfield’s Waterloo Fire Department is preparing to go on its fifth trip delivering items to hurricane survivors in North Carolina.
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Letter off-base on local residents, risks
I benefit from the products oil and gas provide, just like anyone else. But I can live without oil and gas. I cannot live without clean water. For the writer to reframe this issue as an attack on energy or as the work of “radical outsiders” is dishonest.
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Chauncey event engages candidates and community
The League of Women Voters of Athens County roundtable event Oct. 6 parked discussion among Chauncey mayoral candidates and a Dover Township trustee candidate.
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Billy K. Perine
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at the Bishopville Church of Christ with Pastor Ron Fierce officiating. Interment will be in the Glouster Cemetery. A visitation will take place at the church on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
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Photo of the Week: Friday, Oct. 3
A Millfield horse in his neighbor’s field, taking a break from a busy morning away from home.


