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Thirty Athens residents temporarily displaced by Union Street fire
More than half of the 30 Athens residents displaced by an apartment building fire last weekend are relying on emergency shelter.
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Athens resident appointed to state opioid settlement distribution board
Ron Luce will represent six counties, including Athens, on the OneOhio Recovery Foundation Board.
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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.
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Identities of Thanksgiving Day fire victims released
The Brown family is collecting donations to support funeral expenses for Thanksgiving Day fire victims.
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Equitas fall fest shows need for local LGBTQ+ health services, organizers say
Over 100 people attended Equitas Health’s first annual Gender-Affirming Fall Fest in Athens last week.
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Athens County voters to decide on emergency medical services levy
Athens County Emergency Medical Services says it needs funding to meet rising costs.
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Ohio Overdose Awareness Day marked by local events, remembrances
For Athens resident Laura Gilmore, Ohio Overdose Awareness Day is a time to reflect on loss, destigmatize addiction and share recovery resources.
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Wildfire smoke pollution prompts increased monitoring locally
More smoke is projected to impact Athens County air quality beginning this week.
