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Athens needs to cough up cyber scam details
The City of Athens is twisting public records law to shield officials from scrutiny. It has to stop.
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A word to fellow down-hearted progressives
Progressives must not let the assertion of invincibility and the whisper of inevitability succeed in demoralizing us.
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Athens officials created a crisis with the Lostro project
The project will create a cluster of congestion Uptown without public review, impact studies or even a conversation with nearby businesses.
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Corporate accountability should extend to parking lots, too
How can the common folk be expected to get by when the system is rigged so that corporations won’t be held accountable for their neglect?
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Bathroom choice and accessibility issues could be solved in tandem
It could cost some money, but in the end maybe it would save money from all the controversy.
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Commissioner, why withhold compassion for struggling people?
Is the county commission so dysfunctional that a single member can sell off county property, especially after agreeing to providing space to a nonprofit?
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Celebrating 50 years of leadership in environmental studies
Ensuring that our air, soil, and water continue to support thriving communities requires a deep understanding of environmental science, coupled with innovative problem-solving skills and a collaborative spirit.
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Rural News Fund will help revive local news in Central Appalachia
Athens County is one of just 57 counties in central Appalachia that has at least one source of local news. Meigs and Gallia counties are among the 200 central Appalachian counties with no local news source at all. If we hadn’t launched the Independent two and half years ago, Athens County would be in the…
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Disabilities commission urges action on crosswalks
Stamped concrete is more reliable than bricks for users of mobility devices or canes, or who are less stable walking.
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Urge our senators to pass the Social Security Fairness Act
The bill would remove the Windfall Elimination Provision that reduces Social Security benefits to public service retirees.
