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Meet the candidates for Ohio House District 94
The March 19 primary ballot includes two Athens County residents.
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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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Solid waste district signs off on council of governments
The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District has begun the process to establish the Southeast Ohio Area Resources Council of Governments.
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State tries to stop Athens’ plastic bag ban, now in effect
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office says the city overstepped in passing the ban, which the AG says conflicts with state law.
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Changes afoot for Athens trash services
2024 will bring increased trash bills and new trash cans to nearly 5,000 Athens residents.
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Officials eye solid waste solution as nonprofit shrinks operations
Athens’ contract with Rumpke could kill Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers, Inc. A council of governments could offer a solution to keep waste hauling in local hands.
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Athens left out of passenger rail expansion, for now
Funding recently awarded to develop passenger rail between major Ohio cities could lay the groundwork for a future Columbus-Athens route.
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The Indy Bulletin Board: Athens County Events, Announcements, Public Meetings, & Local News Roundup, Dec. 18-Jan. 5
Our digest of top headlines from other outlets plus a list of all public meetings.
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Say Gay Dance Night brings LGBTQ+ nightlife option to Athens
The dance nights, hosted by DJ Mooseknuckle at Casa Nueva, offer an LGBTQ+ dance party for community members and students.
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Table for Tara: You can bet on O’Betty’s
With its kitschy decor and show-stopping french fries, O’Betty’s is one of the best uniquely Athens spots to take out-of-towners for lunch.
