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Jackie O’s is selling its farm
Barrel Ridge Farm has been a key part of the Athens business for many years.
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Burrowing pest threatens area pawpaws
An infestation of ambrosia beetles has killed half the pawpaw trees at Integration Acres’ orchard, taking advantage of several years of environmental stress.
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Local organization plans class, walk to support mental health services (Updated)
NAMI Athens has added a fundraising component to its annual walk to offer more programs like its eight-week class for people with mental illness and their families.
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As region enters ‘exceptional drought,’ rain loss may be ‘unrecoverable’
The U.S. Drought Monitor upgraded Athens County to its most severe drought category, as the area bakes under extreme heat.
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Athens dispensaries open for recreational marijuana
Consumers 21+ may now purchase recreational marijuana from two dispensaries in Athens.
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Athens County Public Libraries recognizes employee union
At Thursday’s emergency board meeting the ACPL board voted to recognize the employee union, with some strings attached.
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Regional farms suffer from summer drought
With record heat and rainfall at half of normal in some areas, farmers face financial pressure as they try to keep livestock and crops watered.
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Athens County library staff requests voluntary union recognition
The library’s board president supports voluntary recognition of the union.
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Director who transformed Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program leaves
Under Jen Seifert’s leadership, SAOP attracted millions in public funding, and the organization transformed from a small direct service orientation toward one focused in part on transforming the housing market.
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Hopewell Health Centers location unionizes
Following a vote to unionize, about 50 employees will now move toward contract negotiations with the nonprofit — the second group of Hopewell employees to do so.
