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‘Queer, progressive…Appalachian’: Meet Ari Faber, the Athens Democrat running for Ohio Senate

Faber is heading into the election with ideas for legislation, he said — specifically to improve access to healthcare and food.

Here’s how legal changes could impact Athens County healthcare and schools.

The dance nights, hosted by DJ Mooseknuckle at Casa Nueva, offer an LGBTQ+ dance party for community members and students.

Over 100 people attended Equitas Health’s first annual Gender-Affirming Fall Fest in Athens on November 11.

Their goal was to shut down LGBTQ+ Pride displays. Instead, they prompted an LGBTQ+-supportive crowd to turn out in full force.