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City, nonprofit partner to open emergency warming center
The Gathering Place will use the former firehouse on Columbus Road as an emergency warming shelter.
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The year’s biggest stories (in no particular order)
We published over 260 news articles this year. Join us for a look back — and a look ahead at 2025.
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Photo gallery: Survivor advocacy org home dedications
The Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program has funded construction of 11 new homes in local communities, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity.
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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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HAPCAP unveils new project to turn Sunset Motel into emergency housing
HAPCAP will use a $2 million state grant to create 20 temporary, private living spaces for Athens County residents experiencing homelessness.
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Tri-County students build Habitat for Humanity home in Nelsonville
Tri-County’s Construction Trades program builds a house each year. Habitat for Humanity builds houses. A partnership was a no-brainer.
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New fire station should be ready in October; bike path now open
Problems with steel delivery delayed work on the Stimson Avenue station, which includes a boat launch and public facilities.
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Second Athens County landlord faces federal sexual harassment suit
Advocates hope the lawsuit prompts a “public conversation about predatory landlords.”
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Tenant advocates publish properties owned by sexual harassment co-defendants
The federal lawsuit against an Athens County landlord has been amended to include three of his family members.
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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.
