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As more intense rains overwhelm storm drain systems, Athens and other communities consider flood-control alternatives
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — During the unusually heavy rains this summer, videos popped up on social media showing water gushing out of storm drains in Athens. This was presented by frustrated residents as evidence the city is failing to properly maintain the storm drainage system, leading to blocked lines and flooded roads, homes and businesses.
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Athens investigating confirmed E. coli cases
ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens City-County Health Department announced Wednesday that it's investigating four confirmed cases of Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli in the area, also known as STEC. Health officials said they're working to figure out how the infections occurred and whether there's a common source, as well as...
WHIZ
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Disaster Help Available in Zanesville Through Nov. 20 for Storm Survivors
Southeast Ohio residents still digging out from August’s severe weather have about a week left to get in-person federal disaster help in Zanesville, where a FEMA and Small Business Administration outreach site runs through Friday, November 20, according to a community announcement reported by the Zanesville Times Recorder. Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency […]
athensindependent.com
Athens council to address Piketon data center
ATHENS, Ohio — The city of Athens will prepare a petition to intervene with written comments to the Ohio Power Siting Board, involving an artificial intelligence company’s plans to construct two gas power plants near Piketon in Pike County, in order to power a data center campus. Athens...
WTAP
Winter weather preparations underway in Vienna
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Winter weather preparations are underway in Vienna, according to Mayor Chad Emrick. Emrick said the city has taken “the proper steps to ensure that the city has an adequate salt supply this winter.”. Emrick said that whenever snow falls this winter, Vienna will be ready...