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Athens to allow deer hunting on select properties
A select number of bow hunters will be allowed to harvest deer from 13 different city properties as part of an effort to control the local deer population.
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Court rules against Athens’ plastic bag ban; city to appeal (Updated)
The council voted at its meeting Monday night to appeal the local court’s Aug. 28 ruling that overturned the city’s ban on single-use plastic bags.
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Inside Courts: Unpacking the decision overturning Athens’ plastic bag ban
Judge George McCarthy’s ruling included facts outside the case, which could cause it to be overturned on appeal.
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New fire station should be ready in October; bike path now open
Problems with steel delivery delayed work on the Stimson Avenue station, which includes a boat launch and public facilities.
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Athens City Council OKs amended cannabis and tobacco zoning ordinance
Mayor Steve Patterson’s ‘sense of urgency’ spurred the council to amend and pass the ordinance in one sitting, rather than send the ordinance back to first reading.
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A beginners guide to fishing the Hocking River
Tips, tricks and advice from local fishermen on how to start fishing the Hocking River.
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Athens County Fair hosts inaugural school bus demolition derby
Federal Hocking Local School District students may call themselves winners of the first Athens County Fair school bus demolition derby.
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City of Athens hydrant flushing on East State Street for July 31
The Athens Fire Department will flush and test hydrants on East State Street on Wednesday, July 31, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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Bike path reopening delayed
Paving and reopening of the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway near the fire station on Stimson Avenue is delayed until August 7.
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New Athens establishment The Side Bar fosters community through food and spirits
The Side Bar acts as a bar, restaurant and welcoming “third space” geared in part toward LGBTQ+ patrons.