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Alexander Junior/Senior High School Honor Roll, second quarter 2023–24
6th Grade All A (Academic Excellence) Noel Allen, Lucas Bickle, Cooper Brooks, Samuel Burnett, Chloe Calaway, Gemma Dailey, J R Edison, Avery Greene, Kaden Gwilym, Rowyn Hawk, Rocco Hodgson, Peyton Jackson, Amelia Johnston, Kylen Jones, Jack Judy, Ayreez Miller, Gavin Moran, Gavin Moser, Carson Porter, Ruby Roush, Emily Stack, Liam Sullivan, Adelyn Szolosi, Adele Vance,…
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Athens responds to lawsuit over plastic bag ban
The city estimates 85 to 90% of Athens stores and vendors have complied with its ban on single-use plastic bags.
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Meet the candidates for Ohio House District 94
The March 19 primary ballot includes two Athens County residents.
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Humane society advises improvements to Hocking College horse care
The Athens County Humane Society will follow up in 30 days, says Hocking is cooperating.
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County declines to renew ORCA commitment
The county believe it’s time for the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia to stand on its own.
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Humane society investigating Hocking College horse neglect claims (Updated)
Posts on social media have prompted the Athens County Humane Society to investigate.
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Chauncey mayor takes county commissioner candidacy to state supreme court
The Athens County Board of Elections rejected Amy Renner’s petition to challenge an incumbent county commissioner in the Democratic primary.
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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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Solid waste district signs off on council of governments
The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District has begun the process to establish the Southeast Ohio Area Resources Council of Governments.
