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Tick Population ‘Exploding’ in U.S., Raising Concerns of Disease

Tick Population ‘Exploding’ in U.S., Raising Concerns of Disease

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The number of ticks in the U.S. is "exploding," raising concerns over the spread of disease the bugs carry with them.See the Story
Federal Hocking Superintendent Jason Spencer Resigns
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Federal Hocking Superintendent Jason Spencer Resigns

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The Federal Hocking Local School District Board of Education approved the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Jason Spencer on Tuesday evening during a special session meeting.See the Story
New Public Health Board Seeks to Prevent Deaths by Suicide – Athens County Independent
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New Public Health Board Seeks to Prevent Deaths by Suicide – Athens County Independent

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Copperhead snakes 101: Venom, habitat and first aid – Athens County Independent

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ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — Copperhead snakes are responsible for the most snake bites each year in the United States, they are also some of the least deadly — and live right here in Athens County. Doug Wynn, who has written and edited multiple books about the state’s amphibians and reptiles, has been researching copperheads since the 1970s and participated in over 250 research projects focused on snake conservation in Ohio.  Wynn offered simple advic…Athens County · Athens CountyRead Article

Richard Peller (Rick O’Keefe) – Athens County Independent

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ATHENS, Ohio –– Richard Peller, known to many as Rick O’Keefe, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Athens, Ohio. He was 73. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 19, 1951, Rick led an extraordinary life marked by creativity, intellectual curiosity, and a long spiritual journey seeking peace. A gifted and prolific musician and composer, he played the piano, guitar, banjo, concertina, and many other instruments, and…Athens, Ohio · AthensRead Article

Diversity in journalism revenue streams: a reality check – Athens County Independent

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The Athens County Independent is a signatory on this letter from the Rural News Network urging philanthropic organizations to direct more support to rural newsrooms. There are few revenue wells to draw from in the journalism world. Without relying on an ancillary business, like some outlets do, publishers are mostly limited to ad revenue, reader revenue, and, if they’re in the right networks, philanthropic funds. While the nonprofit news sector …Athens, Ohio · AthensRead Article

Where to find cooling centers in Athens County during June's extreme heat – Athens County Independent

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Firefighter safety and solidarity to be prioritized at wellness event – Athens County Independent

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ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio –– Firefighters put themselves in danger each call response. Their physical well-being is at the forefront of daily work, but the state of their mental health and wellness, however, may not be a typical firehouse conversation.  A national initiative hopes to ignite those talks, and the Athens County emergency response community is part of it. Firefighters, EMS personnel, police officers, mental health advocates, and community…Firefighters · AthensRead Article

Athens council approves final payment for Stimson fire station – Athens County Independent

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Athens City Councilor Michael Wood, 3rd Ward, speaks with WOUB’s Charlie Ihlenfeld following Monday’s council meeting. Wood has consistently objected to extra add-on features involving the new fire station on Stimson Avenue, which Wood said the council should have voted on separately. Photo by Larry Di Giovanni. ATHENS, Ohio — At its regular meeting on Monday night, Athens City Council heard third reading of an ordinance authorizing multiple fun…Athens, Ohio · AthensRead Article

Anti-DEI policies impact local LGBTQ+ community – Athens County Independent

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The Pride Center at Ohio University, which was located on the 3rd floor of Baker University Center, closed this week. Photo by Haylee Leasure. ATHENS, Ohio — When hundreds of Ohio University students protested a then-proposed state law banning diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at public schools, Shaelyn Clark was not among them. “I did not participate in the protests that happened — I am always scared that the worst will happen,” Cl…Athens, Ohio · AthensRead Article

Local volunteer group sings to people ‘at the thresholds of life’ – Athens County Independent

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Threshold Singers of Appalachia practices at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens on June 5, 2025. Photo by Dani Kington. ATHENS, Ohio — When Athens resident Bonnie Edwards’ mother was dying, she sang to her. “My mother was a singer. We sang together a lot, and she was always really supportive of me as a singer,” Edwards said. “It was just a really wonderful way to connect with her – even in the last week of her life, when she wasn’t …Athens, Ohio · AthensRead Article

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