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Chauncey passes pay to stay tenant protections

“All the voices of tenants stressing about eviction and folks living unhoused because of evictions were heard last night,” council member Evelyn Nagy told the Independent the day after the village’s April meeting. At the meeting, the council also again debated protections for LGBTQ+ residents, as well as a resolution for a ceasefire in Palestine. Read more

Athens may approve recreation council membership, but lacks funds to pay

The council discussed an ordinance to authorize the mayor to pay the $90,000 membership fee — when the money is available. Read more

Athens remains unsure about joining effort to prevent recycling center closure

Athens City Council weighed more opinions on whether to join a developing council of governments at its April 10 committee of the whole meeting. Read more

Judge temporarily blocks Ohio’s ban on healthcare for transgender youth

The Franklin County Court of Common Pleas issued a temporary restraining order preventing Ohio House Bill (HB) 68 from taking effect beginning April 24. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Ohio are among entities suing the state to stop the law. Read more (via Buckeye Flame)

Home, Cooking: Roasted Carrots with Ramp Pesto and Olives

Ramps season is almost over, but you may still have time to make this garlicky ramp pesto — try it over sweet roasted carrots, garnished with salty olives. Read more

Letters to the Editor

The Athens Friends Meeting urges the U.S. government to promote immediate cease fires in Ukraine and Gaza, writes clerk Peggy Gish. Read more

Ohio ranks ninth in the nation for numbers of attempts to ban or restrict books, which separates and keeps us ignorant of each other, writes Birch Moonwoman. Read more

Adoptable Pets

Dottie

3-4-24, female beagle mix, 11y8m, 20#, OWNER PASSED, came in from High St., Nelsonville. Just look at this adorable, old hound. Well, Dottie doesn’t exactly feel her age which is nearly 12 years young.

To set up an appointment to meet shelter dogs, call 740-593-5415. If you can’t adopt, consider fostering. You can fill out our foster application at fosdathens.com/foster.

Calla

Calla – Female 1 year old. She is a one year old calico who is incredibly social, playful, and adores people. She is relatively independent when she roams the house playing and romping around.

All cats are spayed/neutered, FeLV/FIV tested and vaccinated prior to adoption. Contact adopt@athenshumane.org or visit athenshumane.org/adopt for more info and to submit an adoption application.