Tag: Athens
20
Sep
Firefighters Compete like Family
by Ethan Sands
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The air smells of grease and gasoline in The Plains Fire Department in Athens County at 7 p.m. Tuesday as the firefighters prepare for their biweekly training exercise. The objective seems simple: get...
20
Sep
Heisman Winner’s Speech Helps Feed his Hometown
by Shaina Dubinskiy
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On December 14, Heisman winner and Athens native Joe Burrow gave a speech at the 2019 Heisman Trophy ceremony highlighting the food insecurity in Southeast...
12
Nov
Donkey Coffee’s Backstage Talent
by Connor Kurek
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Allison DeWitt breaks barriers as Donkey’s open mic booker
30
Apr
Stewart produce farmer finds his niche while battling the weather
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By Jessica Hill Rick Vest wakes up as soon as the sun rises, puts on zip-off, quick-dry pants and a long-sleeved shirt and pulls on...
17
May
Wayne National Forest to construct 88 new miles of trail
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After years of planning, Wayne National Forest, which spans across 12 southeastern Ohio counties, received approval to begin the construction of 88 additional miles of biking and...
28
Mar
Young Athens Professionals Q&A: The premiere local club for networking
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Anywhere is a good place to network, but Athens tends to be especially good. The Young Athens Professionals (YAP) aims to encourage local young professionals...
08
Dec
Athens County Horse Farm Rescues Slaughter-Bound Horses and More
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The first horse Rachel Bendler rescued on her own from a slaughter-sale was Red. In 2007, Red was penned up at a horse auction waiting...
08
Dec
Athens to get its first transitional housing for women recovering from addiction
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Teresa G. still receives support from other women who once sent letters to her at least twice a week. She had started receiving these letters...
08
Dec
Latta Earthworks cultivates better compost for Athens County
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Wearing brown from head to toe, Chad Latta of Latta Earthworks seems to blend into the piles of compost that surround him. “Welcome to my...
08
Dec
Ohio Hockey announcer’s impact in Athens is felt far beyond the ice rink
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The Ohio University hockey team takes the ice for a game at Bird Arena. A loud, booming voice roars throughout the historic building. “WELCOME TO...