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HAPCAP advances Sunset Shelter Project with contract for renovations
ATHENS, Ohio — Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) is pleased to announce a major milestone in the development of the Sunset Shelter Project: the project has officially entered into contract for renovations, with work expected to begin this week. Following multiple rounds of unsuccessful bidding, HAPCAP worked in close coordination with its funding partners…
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Mayor pledges Saturday bus service — if income tax increase passes
Athens Mayor Steve Patterson told Athens City Council Monday night that he would seek to restore Saturday bus services if voters adopt a 0.2% income tax increase on May 5.
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Free bus rides for APT at least another year
Ridership on Athens Public Transit increased by 13% last year, HAPCAP told Athens City Council.
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Sunset Shelter renovations stall after two rounds of construction bids
Updates to the former motel are on pause as a result of “higher-than-expected” construction bids, according to the project’s planners.
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Federal, state spending cuts force tough local choices
Area organizations worry about their ability to maintain vital services following funding cutbacks and clawbacks.
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Sunset Shelter Project property revamp begins, focuses on safety
Renovations to the Columbus Road property continue as community-driven plans for shelter programming and operations develop.
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Housing developments may endanger ancient earthworks in The Plains
Multiple low-income housing developments have residents of The Plains torn between affordable housing and historic preservation.
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Athens council discusses 2025 street paving schedule
Council committees also discussed completion of the Armory renovation project and learned about a new free fare initiative on Athens Public Transit.
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HAPCAP unveils new project to turn Sunset Motel into emergency housing
HAPCAP will use a $2 million state grant to create 20 temporary, private living spaces for Athens County residents experiencing homelessness.
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Proposed farm bill would strengthen vital anti-hunger programs
The SE Ohio Foodbank urges Congress to work together to pass a bipartisan bill that strengthens and protects federal nutrition programs.