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Athens council considers using DUI Court Fund to pay workers
June 27, 2024
Using court fees for wages would boost the city’s general fund reserve — but at least one council member worries it also creates an incentive to charge more people with DUI.
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Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days − if people understand what they mean
June 17, 2024
You’ve probably heard people say, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” There’s a lot of truth to that phrase, and it’s important to understand it as summer temperatures rise.
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Hundreds demand university ‘disclose, divest’ investments in Israel
May 08, 2024
A spokesperson for the group protesting said Ohio University’s contract with Coca-Cola is one example of its investment in Israel. The company has become a target of a pro-Palestinian boycotting because it operates a facility in Israel.
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State officials to test local drinking water for fracking waste contamination
April 09, 2024
About 50 people attended a March 27 town hall in Coolville to hear updates on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ water testing plan and related issues.
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Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers eyes phase-out of operations
April 04, 2024
The city’s decision to contract with Rumpke Waste & Recycling – one of the nation’s largest privately-owned residential and commercial waste and recycling firms – for its trash services beginning in 2024 has thrown AHRC’s operations into disarray.
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State regulators investigated 26 Athens County oil and gas incidents in last five years
March 28, 2024
Across the state, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources investigated more than 1,500 oil and gas incidents over the same period.
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Is water from the Buchtel spring safe to drink?
March 14, 2024
Village residents swear by the spring’s quality, preferring it to public water. Scientists and public health officials say it’s a risk.
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Invisible Ground historical markers merge past and present
March 14, 2024
Where to find the eight markers across Athens County.
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Ohio restricts transgender rights
February 01, 2024
Here’s how Athens County schools and healthcare providers are responding.
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Ohio moves to restrict trangender healthcare, sports participation
January 11, 2024
Here’s how legal changes could impact Athens County healthcare and schools.
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Officials eye solid waste solution as nonprofit shrinks operations
December 21, 2023
Athens’ contract with Rumpke – a national firm – 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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Local injection wells suspended over ‘imminent danger’ to drinking water
September 07, 2023
Both operators involved saw applications for new fracking waste injection wells denied due to the suspensions. The operator of three wells is appealing its suspension.
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Calls for anti-LGBTQ+ protests backfire
July 25, 2023
Instead the backlash prompted a crowd supportive of the displays and books to turn out in full force.
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The Plains loses its pharmacy
July 13, 2023
The Rite Aid location in The Plains recently closed, leaving residents without a nearby pharmacy.
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Former Athens housing authority director sentenced for multi-million dollar theft
June 21, 2023
Search warrant documents obtained by the Independent paint a picture of highly unusual circumstances that led to the eventual discovery of Jodi Rickard’s theft.
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