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Monthly farmers market will bring fresh food to Nelsonville
The market will be held June through October on the first Wednesday of each month from 4–7 p.m. in the parking lot of the Athens County Community Cares Resource Center.
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Athens City-County Health Department monitors mosquito-borne diseases
The Athens City-County Health Department received a $12,000 grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to fund its mosquito surveillance and control program.
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House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health
Although outdoor cats comprise most cases of feline H5N1, a small but growing number of house cats contracted the disease from raw food or unpasteurized milk.
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Athens County residents asked to fill out lead pipe survey
As part of a federal effort to remove lead pipe infrastructure Athens County residents are being asked to check what material their pipes are made out of.
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New resource center to open in Nelsonville
The Athens County Community Cares Resource Center will host various service providers, taking a “360 degree” approach to the people it serves.
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ODNR to test local drinking water for fracking waste contamination
About 50 people attended a March 27 town hall in Coolville to hear updates on the ODNR’s water testing plan and related issues.
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Is water from the Buchtel spring safe to drink?
Village residents swear by the spring’s quality, preferring it to public water. Scientists and public health officials say it’s a risk.
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Ohio restricts transgender rights
Here’s how Athens County schools and healthcare providers are responding.
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Ohio healthcare providers fear DeWine’s ‘draconian’ rules will block gender-affirming care
Concerns include impossible demands for specialists and reporting requirements that would identify trans people
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Ohio moves to restrict transgender healthcare, sports participation
Here’s how legal changes could impact Athens County healthcare and schools.
