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Ohio moves to restrict transgender healthcare, sports participation
Here’s how legal changes could impact Athens County healthcare and schools.
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Identities of Thanksgiving Day fire victims released
The Brown family is collecting donations to support funeral expenses for Thanksgiving Day fire victims.
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Holiday events around Athens County (and a little beyond)
There’s something happening pretty much every week through the end of the year. Have an event for this list? Add it to our community calendar! Giving Trees and Toy Drives Saturday, Nov. 18 Sunday, Nov. 19 Monday, Nov. 20: Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23: Saturday, Nov. 25 Tuesday, Nov. 28 Wednesday, Nov. 29 Thursday, Nov. 30…
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Veterans Day 2023 freebies and events
All offers and events take place on Saturday, Nov. 11, unless otherwise noted. You may need to show military ID or proof of service.
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Halloween activities around Athens County
We’ve scoured the internet to bring you the definitive list of Halloween and fall-themed events around Athens County in 2023.
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New Ohio House district maps split Athens County
The new maps, adopted in late September, shift parts of Athens Township (including the city of Athens) and all of Canaan, Bern and Rome townships to District 95, which is represented by Don Jones (R-Freeport).
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Few local government races on November ballot are contested
Several seats had no candidates file; voters will decide 15 local issues.
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Local injection wells suspended over ‘imminent danger’ to drinking water
Both operators involved saw applications for new fracking waste injection wells denied due to the suspensions. The operator of three wells is appealing its suspension.
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Residents, county clean up after tornado
Once relatively rare, tornadoes may become more frequent threats.
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Athens County projects earmarked in new biennial budget
Three Athens County projects will collectively receive over $1 million in funding from the state’s next biennial budget.
