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Nonprofit plans community forest in Dover Township
Rising Appalachia needs $1.5 million to buy over half of a planned 845-acre public forest on former Sugar Creek Mine Company land.
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Tax levies on ballot in November election
Levies proposed across the county focus on road maintenance, fire protection, and cemetery operations.
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Candidate Q&A: Paul Cameron and Ohio House District 95
Democratic candidate Paul Cameron, of St. Clairsville, is running against Republican incumbent Ty Moore in the 2026 general election.
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Glouster Oral History Project digitizes village’s history
Maggi Gifford’s QR code trail shares history with residents and visitors.
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2026 Halloween and Fall festivities in Athens County (Updated)
Leaves change, sweaters come out of storage, and the community celebrates the spooky season once again.
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Commissioner candidates discuss views at forum
Democrat Autumn Brown and Republican Sarah Smith shared their thoughts at a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Athens County.
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Candidate Q&A: Kevin Ritter and Ohio House 94
Kevin Ritter, candidate for Ohio House District 94, spoke with the Independent about his stance on important policy questions.
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Alexander Local Schools proposes new levy to fund budget gap
District voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to adopt a new 0.75% income tax.
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Candidate Q&A: Wenda Sheard and Ohio House 94
The Independent spoke with Wenda Sheard, candidate for Ohio House District 94, about her positions on policy issues.
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Where Athens County Commissioner candidates stand on county issues
The Independent asked commissioner candidates their views on hot-button county issues, including data center development.
