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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.
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Local governments need to support, expand Hocking River access
The river has huge potential as a tourism draw, but volunteer organizations can only do so much to develop this asset.
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Harris isn’t ‘dream candidate,’ but she’s the best pick in November
Harris won’t transform society, but having her in office will let us continue to fight for a truly just, peaceful and compassionate world.
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Ballot board distorts Citizens Not Politicians amendment
The Ohio Ballot Board’s text for Issue 1 includes lies, distortions that alarm and mislead, and dense language that seems intended to confuse voters.
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Conservatives don’t have a lock on virtue or family values
Many Republican politicians and pundits insist on riling up their base with cultural issues that are often inaccurate or totally made up.
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What we did wrong — and what we got right — in our library story
The Independent adores Athens County Public Libraries — but even beloved and successful public institutions are subject to scrutiny.
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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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Ridges New Community Authority is a pleasant surprise
This group of forward thinking, caring individuals offers a remarkable future for the historic assets on The Ridges.
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Politicians care about power over us, not the rule of law
There is no red and blue, left or right, there is only top and bottom, writes Paul Wood of Glouster.
