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5,000 is a magic number
When the Independent hits 5,000 subscribers, we’ll unlock $100,000 in cash and services from the News Startup Fund.
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Nothing vicious or defamatory in emails to Athens officials
Instead of scolding writers for less-than-charitable thoughts, officials should consider what led to those thoughts in the first place.
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Make the most of Monday’s eclipse, even if it’s cloudy
The upcoming solar eclipse is the last many of us will see, but even if it’s cloudy we can find wondrous things all around … if we take the time to look.
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It’s time for Nelsonville’s political circus to move on
Council is driven by faction, with blocs of members voting against one another seemingly out of spite. Y’all need to get along and get back to governing.
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State laws, local officials could do more to promote open government
Without a mechanism to enforce our sunshine laws, Ohioans must rely on the courts — and that’s a problem.
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A reality check from the mouths of babes
It’s one thing to know our county is poor. It’s another to see proof that to some, $25,000 a year is a pipedream.
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Change starts with someone who has a big mouth
It’s human nature to react defensively to criticism. The only way to effect change, however, is if we recognize the need to change in the first place.
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Don’t let ego get in the way of expertise
“Check your egos at the door” applies to anyone who must work with others to achieve a common goal — including politicians.
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Bags are just the tip of the plastics iceberg
Dealing with plastic pollution requires systemic change far beyond municipal bag bans.
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County fairs celebrate our agricultural heritage
The most enduring tradition of any county fair is the celebration of agriculture: homemade baked goods, home-canned produce and, of course, livestock.
