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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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Sheriff supports Adkins for county commissioner
Adkins has demonstrated a deep understanding of the needs of law enforcement, 911 services, fire departments, and EMS.
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Lies about hurricane relief another strike against Trump
Trump’s lies about hurricane recovery in North Carolina are making some people too skeptical to seek the help they need.
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Republican politicians need to be replaced
The Republican majorities on the court and the ballot board are being dishonest and are cheating. The solution is simple: Vote Democrat.
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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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Senior Services levy supports vital services like Meals on Wheels
Continuing to support the hundreds of seniors who benefit from Meals on Wheels is essential to their health and safety.
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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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Candidate forums let voters meet those seeking public office
The League of Women Voters strongly encourages voters to take this opportunity to learn as much as possible about the candidates.
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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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How we approach elections at the Athens County Independent
We’re on a mission to empower community engagement, including participating in democracy. Here’s how that applies to our election coverage.
