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Child support enforcement agency takes hit in JFS layoffs
Four of five positions set to be eliminated by Athens County Jobs and Family Services are in the county’s Child Support Enforcement Agency.
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Chauncey celebrates streetscaping project at groundbreaking
The project will bring new sidewalks, lighting, murals and other amenities to the village.
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U.S. 50 sewer project nears completion
Although the project is good for local water quality, residents of the area must deal with the cost of sewer connections and property damages.
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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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Athens County needs a park dedicated to veterans
We need a place for veterans, current service members, and their families and friends to reflect on the sacrifices made for our freedom.
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Forum promotes the creation of an Athens County Park District
Athens County residents listened to presentations from Ohio park district officials and local organizations promoting the creation of a county park district.
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County commissioners decline to pay lowered outdoor rec council dues
One of the commissioners plans to negotiate with the council over this year’s dues payment to maintain a seat at the table, but it’s unlikely the commissioners would pay next year’s dues either.
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Re-elected county commissioner pushes back against ‘unfair’ media coverage
At a press conference, Charlie Adkins responded to allegations about the county’s management of its emergency medical service — and said he “couldn’t afford” to protest his opponent’s candidacy.
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Adkins took the low road with post-election press conference
Petty and self-serving, the Tuesday press conference showed that the only thing worse than a sore loser is a sore winner.
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Brief investigation finds EMS employee did not violate Hatch Act
The employee was suspended after criticizing county EMS work conditions at a press conference held by a former county commissioner candidate.
