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What to know about Athens County’s township trustee elections
Competitive elections will take place this year in Ames, Carthage, Dover, and Rome Township.
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Federal, state spending cuts force tough local choices
Area organizations worry about their ability to maintain vital services following funding cutbacks and clawbacks.
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CR 69 (Chase Road) closures in place until Friday, Oct. 31
The location will be between the intersections of Alexander Township Road 44 (Sandusky Road) and CR 17 (Fisher Road), from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Monday through Friday, weather permitting.
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Athens County sees few contested city, village elections
The only contested city races are in Nelsonville; three villages have more than one candidate for mayor.
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Athens Conservancy establishes Joy Valley Nature Preserve (Updated)
The Joy Valley Nature Preserve is the result of a 2,973-acre donation from Betty Lowe.
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Athens County Treasurer declines to renew $300,000 in Israeli bonds
Taylor Sappington said the move was apolitical; he also opted not to renew $1 million in domestic government debt maturity.
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What to do in Athens County this fall (Updated)
Local autumn events this year include pumpkin carving, Octoberfest, and fungi festival.
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Athens Area Stand Down to meet needs for veterans, unhoused people
The volunteer-led event aims to connect attendees with essentials, community, and support.
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Integrated Services supports mental health, housing services
Integrated Services for Behavioral Health helps those with mental health and substance use disorders find stable housing.
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Athens County 4-H Program judging results: Still Project, Clothing, Cake and Cookie Decorating, and Food & Nutrition (Updated)
The county’s young 4-H exhibitors were judged on their work in mid-July.
