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Photo gallery: Creek Jam
The JiMiller Band and Rural Action teamed up to present Creek Jam, a benefit concert to support tree planting efforts in local watersheds.
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How Athens County collects household hazardous waste
Collecting household hazardous waste is a complicated process that relies upon public education and awareness. Often, the waste still winds up in the trash.
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State approves transfer of 27 acres of The Ridges to developers
While developers say it may take a decade or longer, last week’s state approval advances plans to transform The Ridges into a mixed-used space, featuring hundreds of housing units.
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Copperhead snakes 101: Venom, habitat and first aid
Copperheads, one of Ohio’s three venomous snakes species, serve an important role in the local ecosystem. According to experts, while copperhead bites are almost never fatal, the snakes are best appreciated from a distance.
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Ticks and tick-borne illnesses pose increasing risk to Athens County
Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and other tick-borne illnesses infect more Ohioans every year.
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Few answers about what went wrong at Austin Powder factory
The company has a history of safety violations, including several at the Vinton County plant that released a cloud of toxic gas last week.
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Tulip trees exhibit stress from pests, drought
Many tulip trees in southeast Ohio and central West Virginia have had sparse leaves. Experts speculate why this is happening and what may happen to the area’s trees in the future.
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Chemical spill at Austin Powder factory, parts of Vinton County evacuated (Updated)
The evacuation order was lifted at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Modeling showed the plume contained within Vinton County.
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Ohio landowners say fracking wastewater is leaking underground, threatening their oil wells and drinking water
Two big oil producers in Southeast Ohio say dozens of their wells have flooded with industrial waste from the fracking industry. As they sue several disposal site operators, including one owned by a sitting state senator, regulators agree that injection wells are leaking, leaving some to also worry about their water.
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Athens County EMA seeks disaster relief funding for storm damage
The Ohio Emergency Management Agency visited several southeast Ohio counties to inspect damage caused by recent storms.
