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Nationalized elections a pipe dream, but president’s rhetoric still dangerous

The Athens Messenger 21 Feb 2026
Despite rhetoric about “nationalizing” elections coming from the White House, a pair of political science experts say there is no mechanism to place elections under the control of the federal government ... .
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"Freezin' for a reason": Eighth annual Polar Bear Plunge a success

The Crescent News 21 Feb 2026
ALBANY, Ohio - On Saturday, hundreds of eager participants from across Athens County gathered at Lake Snowden to plunge their bodies in freezing cold water ... .
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Public education advocates react to bill withholding school funding

The Crescent News 20 Feb 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A state representative has introduced a bill in the Ohio House of Representatives to withhold funding from school districts that are suing Ohio over the EdChoice voucher program ... .
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NAMI Athens, Memorial Health System partnering to train staff in Athens County

The Athens Messenger 19 Feb 2026
The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Athens and Memorial Health System are teaming up to train hospital staff to provide better mental health care to patients in Athens County ... .
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Athens County Children Services building scheduled for completion in fall 2026

The Athens Messenger 19 Feb 2026
Athens County Children Services (ACCS) has made substantial progress on its new building since breaking ground on it last year ... .
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Restaurant Review: DaVinci's Restaurant is a work of art

The Athens Messenger 19 Feb 2026
Today’s column represents the first time I have traveled outside of Athens and Hocking County to review a restaurant, though if the meal I enjoyed was any indication, it certainly won’t be the last ... .
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Restaurant Review: DaVinci Restaurant’s is a work of art

The Athens News 18 Feb 2026
Today’s column represents the first time I have traveled outside of Athens and Hocking County to review a restaurant, though if the meal I enjoyed was any indication, it certainly won’t be the last ... .
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Athens County Commission: Commissioners proclaim March Developmental Disability Awareness Month

The Crescent News 18 Feb 2026
At the request of the Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities (ACBDD), the Athens County Board of Commissioners have proclaimed March Developmental Disability Awareness Month in Athens County ... .
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Faculty union reacts to budget changes at Ohio University

The Crescent News 17 Feb 2026
Ohio University is working on balancing its books, but the United Academics of Ohio University (UAOU) have misgivings about the university’s strategy for accomplishing this goal ... .
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West Union Street businesses concerned by roundabout construction impacts

The Athens Messenger 14 Feb 2026
ATHENS, OhioStores on West Union Street are concerned about the impact of roundabout construction on their businesses ... .
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Strong Towns Athens works to build change at the local level

The Athens Messenger 13 Feb 2026
A group of Athens residents have come together in an effort to make Athens an even better place to live and work, along with coming up with ideas to solve Athens’ most pressing issues ... .
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Fire safety experts give advice on avoiding home fires during winter months

The Athens Messenger 11 Feb 2026
Fire safety experts warn home fires are more common in winter months and special precautions need to be taken by homeowners to safeguard themselves and their homes ... .
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Nelsonville City Council: Change order for 10-inch water main approved, Daniel A. Picketts hired as ...

The Athens Messenger 11 Feb 2026
NELSONVILLE, Ohio - On Monday, Nelsonville City Council approved a change order for the city's ongoing water infrastructure project ... .
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Activist group responds to statement on ethics complaint against Brian Chavez

The Crescent News 10 Feb 2026
MARIETTA, Ohio - Washington County for Safe Drinking Water has responded to a statement issued Thursday regarding the ethics complaint it submitted to the Joint Legislative Ethics Committee (JLEC) ... .
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