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Photo of the Week: Sept. 24, 2025
Fallen leaves along Chauncey Pet Memorial Rainbow Bridge, a new community park installation at Chauncey-Dover Trailhead at Bailey’s Trail System featuring painted paw prints.
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Chauncey mural first of three new public art projects
A ceremony to dedicate a mural painted on Chauncey Village Hall was held Aug. 27.
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Trail maintenance ensures sustainable access to nature, Baileys
Caring for trails requires ongoing effort and collaboration, with volunteers playing a key role in keeping the trails safe and accessible.
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New trail construction projects kick off for Baileys
The new trails near Buchtel will bring the trail system to “near completion.”
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Athens City Council moves to pay ORCA dues
At its Nov. 4 meeting, council heard first reading of an ordinance that sets the city’s dues at a fraction of previous payments. Also discussed: the 2025 budget.
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Athens may approve recreation council membership, but lacks funds to pay
The council saw an ordinance to authorize the mayor to pay the $90,000 membership fee — when the money is available.
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Athens mayor reports on Ukraine visit
Mayor Steve Patterson gave a detailed account of his eight-day visit to Ukraine at Monday’s city council meeting. Also, the city briefly touched on its Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia membership.
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County declines to renew ORCA commitment
The county believe it’s time for the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia to stand on its own.
