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MedFlight sues county residents for cost of emergency airlift
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — In 2021 and 2022, four different Athens County men suffered life-threatening traumas that required emergency medical transportation to hospitals in Columbus, via MedFlight of Ohio. What the men didn’t know was how much those flights would cost them. The flights were only partially covered by...
As region enters ‘exceptional drought,’ rain loss may be ‘unrecoverable’
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — As Athens County swelters in a return of extreme heat without significant rain, the regional drought that began in June has become even worse. In its Aug. 29 weekly report, U.S. Drought Monitor upgraded much of Athens County to “exceptional drought,” the most severe classification used by the service.
Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council receives $4.1 million grant
ATHENS — The Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council has received a grant of a $4,180,045 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration under the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program. Funding will support the council’s Southeast to Southwest Ohio Responsive Interregional Deployment of Electrification Solutions project, called...
Ohio Cross Country Season Preview
ATHENS, Ohio – The Ohio men's and women's cross country teams are lacing up their shoes for their first meet of the season on Friday. Ohio kicks off its season at the Tommy Evans Invitational hosted by Akron at Silver Creek Metro Park in Norton, Ohio, on August 30. Last season, the women finished second and the men finished seventh at the meet. It'll be a race to excite.
Daily Rundown: Daphne’s Dispatch: Political opinions can strain friendships, Football: Get to know Ohio's running backs, The pros and cons of music festivals, and more.
Daphne’s Dispatch: Political opinions can strain friendships. Opinion: In her latest column, Daphne addresses the potential strain political opinions can place on friendships as the presidential election approaches. She emphasizes that differing political views should not be a reason for friendships to dissolve. Daphne highlights that democracy allows for various political stances, and it's important to respect and understand differing opinions, even within long-standing friendships. Friends should encourage readers to value their relationships and approach political discussions with respect and openness, recognizing that friendships can endure despite differing opinions, according to Daphne. Click here to read more.
This Tiny Hot Dog Restaurant In Ohio Hides One Of The State’s Quirkiest Museums
Hidden in the heart of Athens, Ohio, lies a culinary gem that not only serves mouth-watering hot dogs but also houses one of the quirkiest museums you’ll ever come across. O’Betty’s Red Hot! is a tiny hot dog restaurant that packs a punch of flavor and fun.
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