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Drought relief funds pose challenge for local farmers
USDA drought relief funds have helped some Athens County farmers but have left some specialty growers behind
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Over 20 issues make the Athens County ballot (Updated)
A state constitutional amendment, five countywide tax levies, 16 local tax levies and two local issues … what’s on your ballot?
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Proposed parcel fee for solid waste fails (Updated)
The decision kills that proposed funding option for the next 15 years, as well as the district’s plans to purchase the Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers’ property and facilities at 5991 Industrial Drive in Athens.
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Capital budget dedicates over $7.2 million to Athens County (Updated)
The state has set aside funding for a variety of causes.
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Fracking waste injection company applies to plug Athens County wells
The plugging operation follows K&H Partners’ unsuccessful challenge of an Ohio Department of Natural Resources order suspending its wells.
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Fourth of July celebrations abound throughout Athens County
From fireworks to fast cars, Athens County residents have myriad options to celebrate the Fourth of July in the coming week.
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Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days – if people understand what they mean
You’ve probably heard people say, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” There’s a lot of truth to that phrase, and it’s important to understand it as summer temperatures rise.
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Explainer: What’s happening to your local waste services center (Updated)
As a new local council of governments forms, Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers, Inc. continues to receive questions from the public about what’s next.
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Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Athens County (Updated)
With Pride Month kicking off this weekend, there are many opportunities on the horizon to show LGBTQ+ pride in Athens County.
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Victory for ODNR, environmental activists in local injection well case
The Ohio Oil and Gas Commission upheld the suspension of three Athens County fracking waste injection wells over threats to drinking water.
