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Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers eyes phase-out of operations
The future of AHRC looks bleak without Athens’ customer base.
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Athens City Council to determine process following ceasefire resolution
The council at its Feb. 26 committees meeting also discussed its Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia membership.
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Thirty Athens residents temporarily displaced by Union Street fire
More than half of the 30 Athens residents displaced by an apartment building fire last weekend are relying on emergency shelter.
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Athens resident appointed to state opioid settlement distribution board
Ron Luce will represent six counties, including Athens, on the OneOhio Recovery Foundation Board.
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Goddess Collective Burlesque celebrates fifth annual Heartbreaker’s Ball
Athens burlesque troupe, Goddess Collective Burlesque, will celebrate its fifth anniversary at The Union on Saturday.
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Athens Law Dept. advises city council against Gaza ceasefire resolution
At least one member thinks the council should pass a resolution anyway. Local residents crowded city council Monday, prompting the discussion.
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Gov. DeWine tours East Elementary as part of ‘ReadOhio’ initiative
Gov. Mike DeWine visited Athens on Feb. 1, visiting two East Elementary School classrooms as part of his “ReadOhio” initiative.
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Ohio restricts transgender rights
Here’s how Athens County schools and healthcare providers are responding.
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Athens responds to lawsuit over plastic bag ban
The city estimates 85 to 90% of Athens stores and vendors have complied with its ban on single-use plastic bags.

