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County navigates potential beaver sighting at logjam
The project requires an environmental review to determine if a beaver is actually present, according to the county planner.
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New round of flash flooding hits Southeast Ohio
Weekend storms caused widespread flash flooding across Athens County. More rain is forecast later this week.
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County looking for ways to remove logjam on Hocking
A logjam on the Currier Street bike bridge in Athens has local officials worried about damage to the bridge and nearby railroad.
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Photo gallery: 2025 Ohio River Sweep on the Hocking
The event took place Aug. 23 and brought together community and student volunteers.
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Nonprofits, governments cleaning up Trimble floodplain
Repairing floodplains has benefits both for economic development and ecology, showcased by collaborations in Trimble.
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Photo of the Week: Feb. 18, 2025
On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Hocking River rose out of its banks in Athens, following precipitation over the weekend. According to the National Water Prediction Service, the river crested at 18.62 feet.
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Out of harm’s way: Building to comply with floodplain regulation
Ohio University and the city of Athens planned construction projects with updated flood maps in mind, years before the new maps were released.
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Hocking River is fit for fish and crawdads but not people, Ohio EPA says
Most of the river and its tributaries have high levels of E. coli bacteria — mostly from private septic systems that are failing or that drain into the waterway.
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Ohio EPA says Hocking River an ‘exceptional habitat’
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency found that the water quality of the Hocking River has improved over the last 30 years.
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Photo of the Week: Sept. 10, 2024
The Hocking River looks low amid Athens County’s historic drought conditions.
