Area residents weigh in on proposed fee to save the local recycling center
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A large crowd gathered at the Athens Community Center this week with strong opinions about a proposed parcel fee. The Athens Hocking Solid Waste District wants… Read More
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