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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 2016

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Rubber Duck Derby Aims to Cut Food Waste in Athens

Athens Food Rescue hosted the first annual Rubber Duck Derby and Family Fun Olympics at West State Street Park to raise funds for operations. About 25 attendees enjoyed silent auctions and relays while organizer Teresa Curtiss noted thousands in costs for pans and the need to expand a food donation program that has already collected about 11,000 pounds of food since formation. Betty Blackford won the derby with runners up Gigi East and Bree Madigan.

Hocking Athens West State Street Park Alexander Wotschka Food Rescue Teresa Curtiss Curtiss Betty Blackford Gigi East Bree Madigan Athens Food Rescue McCartney

Amesville festival celebrates family ties and community

Amanda Wi reports from Amesville as locals gather for a festival that emphasizes family values and neighborly spirit, reflecting small town life. The piece captures the mood and voices of residents highlighting unity and shared traditions.

Disabilities Board Ends Sub-Minimum Wage at ATCO

The Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities voted on June 28 to pay all ATCO workers at minimum wage, ending the agency's sub-minimum wage certificate. ATCO has long operated under federal law allowing reduced pay for certain disabilities and student learners. Glenda Murray, an ATCO worker, says the change shows equality in work for all employees. The board’s action requires ATCO to adjust wages to the full minimum rate for every role.

ATCO Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities Glenda Murray Athens County Board of

Beechwood Residents Favor Gravity Sewer System Study

Beechwood residents urged evaluating an all gravity sewer option if cost effective. They pressed for a detailed cost study to determine whether the gravity system is feasible and worth pursuing financially.

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