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Nelsonville-York bucks tradition of no classes on ‘Deer Day’
Superintendent Rick Edwards said the change protected students facing homelessness and food insecurity, but some parents and a certain state representative were unhappy.
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Local craftspeople offer free repair and education at Saturday’s Fix It Fest
See how to repair everyday items — from small engines to lost buttons on a shirt — rather than throwing them away and buying new ones.
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My Sister’s Paws provides shelter for women and their pets
The program helps survivors of domestic violence overcome a common barrier to seeking shelter: not wanting to leave pets behind.
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Anonymous donor makes a happy Thanksgiving for local residents
The donor provided 1,662 pounds of food that Athens Food Rescue volunteers distributed to organizations across the county.
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Wonderland on the stage
Alice in Wonderland Jr. opens Dec. 6 at Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville.
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Holiday events in Athens County (and beyond)
With an ever-growing list of annual activities, there’s something for everyone.
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Local organizations offer free Thanksgiving meals, supplies
Check out these local restaurants and organizations hosting Thanksgiving celebrations and giveaways.
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Margaret Hoff: Growing flowers and biodiversity
Margaret Hoff offers a glimpse into her unorthodox flower farm— which caters to critters more than it does to people— and her principles that guide her farming practices.
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Local Black veterans honored with new collaborative exhibit
The Mount Zion Black Cultural Center and Southeast Ohio History Center will unveil their “Black Veterans of Athens Ohio” on Veterans Day.
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Athens Halloween Block Party turns 50 this year
Once a rowdy and illegal late-night takeover of Court Street, the block party has become a day-long event featuring family activities, live music and more.
