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Judge’s ruling on plastic bag ban ignores science on microplastics
Turning plastic bags into park benches, as Judge McCarthy’s ruling suggested, is like applying a Band-Aid when a tourniquet is needed.
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Make Athens County stronger by doing this one thing
Voter registrations have declined, even as turnouts have remained steady. Your vote affects you and your community, so every election matters.
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Story of a voting rights song
Current threats to voting rights in Ohio and throughout the country are the context for the message of “Are You There?”
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Housing crisis complicates local economic development efforts
The housing crisis hampers local economic development because it affects a wide variety of middle-income workers — the types of jobs most available here.
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Libraries welcome everyone — including LGBTQ+ community
The library can’t fully meet the expectations of each patron, but we can always try to ensure that there is something for everyone.
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Make a commitment to Athens County
Where we see commitment, we see change. The more people participating and engaging, the more progress the county makes. It’s a very simple formula, but a very big idea. The Athens County Foundation believes that everyone has something to contribute to the county, and every contribution is essential.
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Friendship forged in adversity yields legacy for Appalachian Ohio
Terry Anderson and Father Lawrence Martin Jenco were hostages in Lebanon in 1985. Their friendship has had a lasting impact on southeast Ohio.
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Provisions in draft farm bill weaken hunger programs
New changes in the bill erode support for federal nutrition programs that help millions of people access the food they need to thrive.
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Proposed farm bill would strengthen vital anti-hunger programs
The SE Ohio Foodbank urges Congress to work together to pass a bipartisan bill that strengthens and protects federal nutrition programs.
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Nonprofit organizations must become “academic banks” for underserved students
OU has decided not to help students from underserved communities. Donors should pull their gifts and send them to organizations that will.