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Randall Crossen Sr.’s Service to Safety

Written by Cole Patterson, Photos by Jessica Stelzer The year was 1975 when Randall Crossen Sr. first experienced the heat of firefighting. It was his father who took him to just off state Route 681, past county Route 69, where a brush fire broke out because of a woman burning trash. “He’s just one of […]

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Southeast Ohio dog shelters adapt to overcrowding issues

Written by Trinity Trimble, Photos by Hannah Campbell and Trinity Trimble Dog shelters around Ohio are coping with an increasing number of shelter dogs. Shelters are accepting fewer surrenders, getting help from rescues, building new facilities, increasing advertising, and, in the worst cases, euthanizing dogs. Accepting Fewer Surrenders Some shelters are choosing not to take […]

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The Women of Appalachia Project features art for the soul

by Kate Mauer, Photos by Jesse Jarrold-Grapes

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Ohio Poet Laureate is rooted in poetic justice

Gunter-Seymour speaks of her career as a gift she attributes to her family, but her journey to embracing poetry wasn’t a straight shot.

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Dungeons and Dragons Revitalized in Athens County

By Salem Parker, Photo by Carrie Legg

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Athens Asian American Alliance wants to bring visibility to local Asian history

By Molly Powers

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Athens Anti-Racism Book Club

By Mackenzie Mayer

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Firefighters Compete like Family

By Morris Wein, Photo by Morris Wein

Features Lifting Appalachia

Heisman Winner’s Speech Helps Feed his Hometown

By Bailey Fink, Photo provided

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Donkey Coffee’s Backstage Talent

By Connor Kurek

In Your Neighborhood

Stewart produce farmer finds his niche while battling the weather

By Jessica Hill

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Wayne National Forest to construct 88 new miles of trail

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 hiking paths. The Baileys Mountain Bike Trail System, to be located between Athens and Nelsonville, will connect to other trails along the 21 miles of the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, creating a trail network over […]

In Your Neighborhood

Randall Crossen Sr.’s Service to Safety

Southeast Ohio dog shelters adapt to overcrowding issues

The Women of Appalachia Project features art for the soul

Ohio Poet Laureate is rooted in poetic justice

Dungeons and Dragons Revitalized in Athens County

Athens Asian American Alliance wants to bring visibility to local Asian history

Athens Anti-Racism Book Club

Firefighters Compete like Family

Heisman Winner’s Speech Helps Feed his Hometown

Donkey Coffee’s Backstage Talent

Stewart produce farmer finds his niche while battling the weather

Wayne National Forest to construct 88 new miles of trail

Young Athens Professionals Q&A: The premiere local club for networking

Athens County Horse Farm Rescues Slaughter-Bound Horses and More

Athens to get its first transitional housing for women recovering from addiction

Latta Earthworks cultivates better compost for Athens County

Ohio Hockey announcer’s impact in Athens is felt far beyond the ice rink

Region’s last local record store continues tradition

Climb Athens Center Brings Bouldering to the Community

ReUse Industries Opens Athens First Tool Library

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