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New trail construction projects kick off for Baileys
The new trails near Buchtel will bring the trail system to “near completion.”
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Forum promotes the creation of an Athens County Park District
Athens County residents listened to presentations from Ohio park district officials and local organizations promoting the creation of a county park district.
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ODNR names Raccoon Creek as Southeast Ohio’s first scenic river
The move reflects the waterway’s transformation from a polluted, dead stream to a thriving home for fish and macroinvertebrates — and a destination for recreational paddlers.
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New veterans support organization takes to the hills
Boots on the Trail offers ecotherapy and camaraderie for Athens County veterans.
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Mobility access improvements coming to Strouds Run
Strouds Run State Park will add a ramp to the beach, a kayak launch, playground and updated restrooms thanks to mobility access advocates.
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Athens to allow deer hunting on select properties
A select number of bow hunters will be allowed to harvest deer from 13 different city properties as part of an effort to control the local deer population.
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A beginners guide to fishing the Hocking River
Tips, tricks and advice from local fishermen on how to start fishing the Hocking River.
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City effort pays off for park pond — and city gardeners
Sediment from Sells Park pond is available at no charge.
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Recreation council plans Baileys Trail visitor center
The 5,000-square-foot visitors center will be built off West Bailey Road and could include space for Chauncey entrepreneurs as well as trail system offices.
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Sick deer in Athens County: historic outbreak impacts hunting season
Autumn’s chills, radiant sunsets and fantastic floral displays comprise a sensory experience that for many residents of southeast Ohio would not be complete without the taste of local game—especially white-tailed deer. This year, however, deer season has been marred by a historic outbreak of a disease that is killing deer across the state: epizootic hemorrhagic…
