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Ways to give back in Athens County this holiday season
Spread holiday cheer by supporting the community through these toy and gift drives, events, and fundraisers.
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Local businesses, individuals kept food coming during SNAP pause
From free meals to mutual aid, Athens County made sure no one went hungry despite a pause in federal food assistance.
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Community dinners in Nelsonville revive beloved tradition
Nelsonville Community Dinners anticipates an influx of new attendees to its popular Sunday meals this winter.
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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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Local volunteer group sings to people ‘at the thresholds of life’
Threshold Singers of Appalachia has already sung for over 100 people since it was founded in 2023.
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Three Athens County locals honored for commitment to community
Otis Crockron, Ginger Schmalenberg and Molly Wales were honored as this year’s Wiseman Award recipients.
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Trimble nonprofit plows legacy of giving to school district
Since 2002, the Trimble Local Textbook & Supplies Foundation has provided nearly $1 million in educational materials to the district.
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Dover Township community members join to restore park
Millfield Community Park has been in desperate need of repairs for decades, community members are now spending their own time and money to give their children a place to play.
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Joe Burrow Foundation, Hocking College launch 740 Rescue Kitchen
The two entities partnered to take surplus food that would have gone into landfills and turn it into meals for community members facing hunger.
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Photo gallery: Nelsonville Tunnels to Towers 5K Run and Walk
The fourth annual event drew a large turnout among community members, first responders and military service members.
