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Local businesses, individuals kept food coming during SNAP pause

By Keri Johnson ● Good Neighbors ● November 19, 2025

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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Waterloo Fire Department aids Hurricane Helene survivors

By Keri Johnson ● Good Neighbors ● October 9, 2025

New Marshfield’s Waterloo Fire Department is preparing to go on its fifth trip delivering items to hurricane survivors in North Carolina.

First homecoming festival invites public to ‘come home to Amesville’

By Keri Johnson ● Culture ● October 2, 2025

The inaugural Amesville Homecoming Festival is set to take place Saturday, Oct. 11.

Local volunteer group sings to people ‘at the thresholds of life’

By Dani Kington ● Culture ● June 19, 2025

Threshold Singers of Appalachia has already sung for over 100 people since it was founded in 2023.

Trimble nonprofit plows legacy of giving to school district

By Keri Johnson ● Education ● May 22, 2025

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

By Kendall Bergeron ● Good Neighbors ● May 16, 2025

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.

Joe Burrow Foundation, Hocking College launch 740 Rescue Kitchen

By Nikki Enright ● Good Neighbors ● May 1, 2025

The two entities partnered to take surplus food that would have gone into landfills and turn it into meals for community members facing hunger.

The Plains Lions Club makes “My Very Own Blanket” for foster kids

By Corinne Colbert ● Good Neighbors ● March 11, 2025

Club members recently gave 20 homemade blankets to Athens County Children Services.

Athens Food Rescue gifts support local food pantries’ work

By Fred Kight ● Good Neighbors ● March 6, 2025

The organization donated a food cooler and carts to two local food pantries. Funding for the gifts was provided by QuidelOrtho of Athens.

Tavolino feeds, fosters community

By Haylee Leasure ● Good Neighbors ● February 27, 2025

Tavolino owner Emily Christine blends traditional Italian cooking with a deep sense of community — offering more than meals.