Tag: Athens

04 May

Athens Anti-Racism Book Club

by Mackenzie Mayer

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Athens City Council declared racism a public health issue in a resolution signed on June 22, 2020. According to John Schmieding, a retired Athens resident, many people still believe that...

20 Sep

Talking Points

Firefighters Compete like Family

by Morris Wein

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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

Features Lifting Appalachia

Heisman Winner’s Speech Helps Feed his Hometown

by Bailey Fink

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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

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Donkey Coffee’s Backstage Talent

by Connor Kurek

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Allison DeWitt breaks barriers as Donkey’s open mic booker

30 Apr

In Your Neighborhood

Stewart produce farmer finds his niche while battling the weather

by SEO

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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

In Your Neighborhood

Wayne National Forest to construct 88 new miles of trail

by SEO

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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

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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

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