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Friday, Dec. 5
The opioid epidemic has quietly shaped daily life across Appalachia for decades. Although addiction touches every corner of the U.S., the burden in Appalachia is heavier and more persistent. At the start of the 2000s, overdose death rates in Appalachian counties mirrored the rest of the nation. By 2017, those same counties saw overdose death rates 72% higher than non-Appalachian areas, according to the 2019 Opioids in Appalachia report by the National Association of Counties and the Appalachian Regional Commission.
Friday, Nov. 28
Athens locals and nearby residents traveled to the Fairfield Inn and Suites on East State Street on Saturday to gather holiday gifts and goodies completely free of charge.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
As of Nov. 9, students are welcomed by a new historic marker on Ohio University’s campus. Located outside of Tupper Hall, this new sign remembers Athens’ Civil War history.
Media of all kinds, student-run and not, have had a difficult fall. The Trump administration’s repeated attacks on freedom of speech and the press, as well as increasing corporate influence in legacy media, have put the journalism industry in a precarious position.
Giving Tuesday is a day for those all over the world, including Ohio University Bobcats, to share their generosity and support for those in the community.
Black bears are an endangered species in Ohio, but their population has been increasing, and there were recent sightings of bears in the area. One such sighting was of a large black bear, referred to as Big Clyde by hunters.
Friday, Nov. 21
The Ohio Department of Transportation will fund $13.5 million each state fiscal year, now until 2027, to transit agencies statewide through its Workforce Mobility Partnership Program.
Tuesday, Dec. 2
Friday, Nov. 14
Editor’s Note: This story is the first in a series of solutions stories The Post is publishing as a part of the Solutions Journalism Network’s Student Media Challenge. Stay tuned for more stories about Narcan resources and other solutions to the opioid epidemic in the coming months.
For ten years, Dirty Girl Coffee, on 82 High St., Glouster, has served locals and visitors craft-roasted beverages.
Athens residents gathered at Tony’s Tavern on Sunday afternoon to raise money for Rising Suns Non-Profit Pharmacy and enjoy unlimited soup. Soup festivities began at the tavern on 7 W. State St. at 1 p.m.
American politics has become increasingly polarized over the last decade. From the presidential debate stage to social media to news outlets, the two ends of the American political spectrum seem never to get along. With the most recent 43-day long government shutdown, it appears this is more true than ever.
Food insecurity in Athens County has intensified following a recent lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. According to the Athens County Foundation, 16% of Athens residents lost their primary food source during the lapse. An estimated 9,800 residents are food insecure, and 63% of the county is eligible for SNAP.
Friday, Nov. 7
Athens City Commission on Disabilities Chair Davey McNelly said the city is failing to meet federal accessibility requirements, an allegation city officials dispute.