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Ohio libraries need your help to prevent major funding cuts
Citizens should ask the legislature to restore the Public Library Fund to the governor’s proposed 1.75% of general revenue, and let libraries continue serving their communities without interference.
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League of Women Voters of Athens County celebrates 75 years
To the editor: This weekend, the League of Women Voters of Athens County (LWVAC) celebrated its 75th anniversary with a party at Athens Uncorked. The event honored League Lifetime Members, the Athens County Board of Elections, past Wiseman Award winners and the local League. LWVAC also announced their next community program – a presentation and small group discussion on bridging the partisan divide…
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Pick a passion and raise your voice to preserve American decency
Choose an institution, a court, a news service, a law, a labor union, an educational system, a health system, and take its side.
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Cannabis tax rollbacks will hurt our city and county budgets
State lawmakers want to take away money that was promised to local governments — even as they propose penalties that will cost us money.
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We’re tired of waiting for accessible crosswalks, City of Athens
When people choose to hear only what they want to hear, it becomes an endless circular argument that wastes precious time.
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Let’s make the changes Nelsonville-York students want to see
My name is Zach Hockman and I am seeking the office of president in the Nelsonville-York High School Freshman Class Officer election.
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Ari Faber is a city council candidate who will protect the vulnerable
An endorsement letter from a local disabled, transgender and Christian woman.
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OU’s cancellation of Black alumni reunion, women’s conference is reactionary
Let’s work to welcome everyone into the struggle for a better world.
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Actually, we should avoid septic sludge as fertilizer
In regard to the Independent’s article on using septic sludge for fertilizer…
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Thank you, helpful city and government workers
I give thanks for the government servants who responded to my concern and look forward to “happy trails” along SR 682 in the month to come.
