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Environmental group weighing another challenge to fracking in the Wayne
The Bureau of Land Management issued a decision in April that would allow fracking in the Wayne National Forest’s Marietta Unit. No new oil and gas leases have yet been approved.
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Photo Gallery: Flooding across Athens County
Heavy rains led to flooding around the county last week.
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District’s new solid waste management plan increases fees to maintain programs
The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District is in the process of seeking approval from 41 political subdivisions in Athens and Hocking counties for its updated waste management plan.
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Photo of the Week: Sept. 10, 2024
The Hocking River looks low amid Athens County’s historic drought conditions.
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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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American Eel Preserve aims to host elusive species
The preserve, located in Chauncey, has long-term environmental restoration goals — including providing habitat for the American Eel.
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Council of governments for solid waste services finds second member
Amesville makes the COG official.
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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.
