Japanese students sample American life in Athens County
Twenty Japanese high schoolers from Iwa Gakuen High School spent two weeks on the Ohio University campus in Athens County as part of the American Culture and Language Program. The OU program helps students acclimate to American culture and immerse in English, easing fears about the United States.
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United States
Juong Hee Kizic
Ohio
Ohio University
Iwa Gakuen High School
Tokyo
Athens County
Ina Gakuen High School
Messenger
Sarah Guinn
Get Social News Update Prompt
A social media prompt inviting readers to engage on Facebook for news updates contests and more. It highlights 8 586 people who like the page and invites participation in the conversation. The post signals ongoing updates and reader interaction.
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Facebook
Athens Messenger video reports overview
A list of reporters and their handles for video reports on Athens Messenger. Names include Joe Higgins Sara Brumfield Kevin Wiseman Jason Arkley John Halley Steve Robb Sarah Hawley Sarah Guinn and Tyler Buchanan. The item directs readers to watch the reports on AthensMessenger.com.
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Joe Higgins
JoeHmessenger
Sara Brumfield
Sarahmessenger
Kevin Wiseman
KevinWmessenger
Jason Arkley
JasonAmessenger
John Halley
JohnHmessenger
Steve Robb
SteveAmessenger
Sarah Hawley
SarahHmessenger
Sarah Guinn
SarahGmessenger
Tyler Buchanan
TylerBmessenger
AthensMessenger.com
Weather Snapshot: Partly Cloudy With 85 High
Today will be partly cloudy with a high near 85 and a low around 67 degrees. Light winds from the west hold mild and drier conditions, with no significant precipitation expected. Overnight temperatures dip into the upper 60s under a mostly clear sky.
Privatization Moves Forward at Athens County DD Board
Acting Superintendent Maryalice Turner says privatization is certain by 2024 as CMS orders conflict free case management. The Athens County Developmental Disabilities board will overhaul programs like ATCO Personnel Plus and Passion Works to align with new funding rules, drawing concerns from staff advocates and the community.
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Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Maryalice Turner
Messenger
Developmental Disabilities Board
Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services
CMS
Turner
Federa
Athens County
ATCO
Passion Works
ABCDD
Athens County Fair Gets On Track
The 164th Athens County Fair opens with harness racing and speed pit grandstand events each night. Rides, races, and a wide range of attractions promise a sensory experience as the fair runs Friday into the week.
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Athens County Fair
Messenger
Sarah Hawley
Foster Grandparents Celebrate Golden Anniversary in Athens
In Athens a Friday celebration marked the Golden Anniversary of the Foster Grandparent program coordinated by COAD across six counties. Volunteers, including Elizabeth Brown and Mae Bircher, are honored for long service in area schools, with coordinator Linda Lohse-Smith praising volunteers as precious metals.
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Athens
Corporation For Ohio Appalachian Development
Hocking
Muskingum
Perry
Ross
Pike
Washington
Linda Lohse-Smith
Lohse-Smith
Elizabeth Brown
Mae Bircher
Athens County
Brown
Hocking-Athens- Perry
Community Action
Wisdom
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