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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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Athens artist helms creative projects for all ages across the region
Through work with multiple organizations, artist Jessica Held helps K-12 students and seniors alike explore their creativity.
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Dr. Tee awarded Black Appalachian Storytellers fellowship
Trevellya Ford-Ahmed’s fellowship will support her ongoing work at the Mount Zion Black Cultural Center.
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Holidays in the hills: 2025 winter events in Athens County (Updated)
Enjoy outdoor festivals, holiday parties, food-focused fun, and events just for the kids.
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Inside Courts: Officials lacked judicial authority to release men to ICE
Judge Patrick Lang has ordered the county to get the men back for a Nov. 12 hearing. Whether that will happen remains to be seen.
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Athens veteran celebrates 100 years of life
An October ceremony honored Don Slagle, who served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.
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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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Changemakers: My Sister’s Place supports domestic violence survivors
The nonprofit offers shelter, counseling and support to survivors in Athens, Hocking and Vinton counties.
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Athens County rolls out the red, white and blue carpet for veterans (Updated)
We’ve put together a list of events celebrating veterans plus discounts and freebies for those who served.
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Wellness Watch: Finding a new normal after breast cancer
For many women, the end of breast cancer treatment is not the finish line. After months of appointments, medications and uncertainty, survivors often find themselves wondering what comes next and how to adjust to a new normal.
