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Memorial Health works to open Athens facility
The Athens Medical Campus stands tall at 206 Columbus Road, and will not only feature a full emergency department, but is also set to house a variety of medical specialists. The facility is owned and operated by Memorial Health System, a regional medical provider expanding into the area. Given their previous work in Marietta, expanding into Athens was the next logical step, Scott Cantley, the president and CEO of the Memorial Health System, said. ...
Gov. DeWine announces $32 million for Jackson County
COLUMBUS — Jackson and Meigs counties will receive part of a total of more than $73 million in state support for the construction of three new jails in Ohio according to a press release from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. Funding for new jails in Adams, Jackson, and Wyandot counties will be awarded through the Ohio Jail Safety and Security Program, which was launched by Governor Mike DeWine in 2021 to help local communities with functionally obsolete and structurally failing jails. ...
A historic Athens children’s home site has been commemorated with a colorful mural
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Every symbol on the new mural on the East State Street underpass, from paper airplanes to peanut butter sandwiches to pinwheels, tells a unique story. These stories celebrate the people of Athens and their commitment to caring for needy children. The mural also connects to the past and celebrates the future.
Dr. Hwa-Wei Lee: The 'father of Ohio libraries'
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Like most inventions, the name of the person who created the device goes unnoticed. Such is the case with Dr. Hwa-Wei Lee, unless you live in the library world. “The prominence of this library rose significantly under his leadership,” said Janet Hulm, interim Dean of University...
Athens and Jackson county organizations receive funds to improve housing access
The Athens County Land Reutilization Corporation and Jackson County Land Reutilization Corporation will receive grants to improve access to housing. On Wednesday, Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced nearly $29.5 million in awards to help improve housing access in Ohio. The Athens County Land Reutilization Corporation will receive $550,000 in grants to purchase one residential property, split into six parcels...
Fate of Athens Hocking Recycling Center may rest on a proposed property fee
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – Efforts to save the Athens Hocking Recycling Center may hinge on a proposed fee on property owners. The fee would apply to all properties with structures on them in Athens and Hocking Counties. The amount of the fee has not yet been determined. The Athens...
Buckeye Hills director elected to National Association of Development Organizations board
Chasity Schmelzenbach, executive director of Buckeye Hills Regional Council, was recently elected to the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Board of Directors for the 2024-2026 term. Schmelzenbach represents the Midwest region on the 66-member national board. The NADO Board of Directors oversees the association’s budget and operations and develops policy on issues affecting Regional Development Organizations (RDOs). The organization was founded in 1967 to provide training, information, and representation for RDOs throughout the United States. Today, NADO member organizations serve local governments and the...
The Scoop: News Roundup May 28–June 3, 2024
Just because the city of Athens is en route to join the Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal Council of Governments doesn’t mean those Rumpke cans are leaving anytime soon: the city has no intention of changing its trash provider. (WOUB) Indy context: On May 16, the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District...
Group raising funds to build park in Stewart
STEWART — The Rome Township Community Park committee is working hard to raise the funds necessary to create a community park in Stewart, and recently received a large pledge from Brent and Cindy Hayes. The Hayes have pledged to match all donations up to $10,000 until July 1, Tracy Clem, one of the project’s founders, said. Additionally, the group is working to raise donations through a variety of methods including a lemonade stand and a “buy a day” campaign which allows donors to choose a...
Community receives updates on solid waste council of governments
As announced during a recent community meeting, the recently formed Southeast Ohio Area Resources Council of Governments (SOAR) between the Athens Hocking Solid Waste District (SWD) and the village of Amesville will be able to legally conduct operations beginning on June 17. During the May 23 meeting, Crissa Cummings, the executive director of the Athens-Hocking Recycling Center (AHRC), addressed the crowd to help clarify AHRC’s role and operation going forward. Additionally the cities of Logan and Nelsonville are due to begin their ordinance reading process...
Recycling official outlines potential benefits for city of joining SORT
LOGAN — Crissa Cummings, director of the Athens-Hocking Recycling Center (AHRC), visited city council Thursday to talk about the Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal (SORT), a recently-formed council of governments in the region meant to provide recycling, compost, and waste services. Council held its first of three readings on potentially joining SORT, which would come with a minimal $500 in annual dues. The council of governments is currently made up of...
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