February 17, 2019
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    Culinary Services Union president discusses worker exploitation with Student Senate

    “Safe and Sexy” event promotes sexual health awareness

    Follow the money; an interactive look at where endowment funds are spent at Ohio University

    Three new sustainability hubs to focus on improving Ohio University’s environmental impact

    VP of Diversity and Inclusion meets with Student Senate to discuss new LGBT Center director

  • City

    Former president of Ohio University’s College Democrats announces campaign for City Council

    The Other Place clothing store on Court Street is permanently closing

    Hundreds participate in rainy Athens Women’s March

    City Council approves temporary lift to parking ordinance over winter break

    New JUUL policy could threaten some local businesses

  • State

    A bipartisan Ohio House bill seeks to repeal tax on women’s hygiene products

    OPINION: Sandusky takes a big step in making Election Day a holiday

    Meet John Carey, the Governor’s newest appointment who hopes to change Appalachia for the better

    Judge rules in favor of the Cincinnati Zoo regarding possession of one of its former gorillas

    Vaccination issue is now under control in Ohio

  • Opinion

    OPINION: Sandusky takes a big step in making Election Day a holiday

    The Counter OPINION: The Green New Deal

    OPINION: Why the State of the Union address was unsuccessful

    The Counter Opinion: Who should be our next President? #1

    OPINION: Can Cory Booker compare himself to former President Obama?

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    PODCAST: Politech: Access for All

    PODCAST: Politech: New sexting bill and election hacking

    PODCAST: Politech: Episode 2

    PODCAST: Politech: Episode 1

    Vote Ohio: The Dem. and GOP Candidates for Governor

    Kaitlin Bennett’s open-carry walk was met with hundreds of police officers and Antifa

    Vote Ohio: The Third Party Candidates for Governor

    Vote Ohio: Executive Candidates on the Ballot | Part 1

6 New Articles
  • 3 days ago A bipartisan Ohio House bill seeks to repeal tax on women’s hygiene products
  • 3 days ago Culinary Services Union president discusses worker exploitation with Student Senate
  • 3 days ago OPINION: Sandusky takes a big step in making Election Day a holiday
  • 4 days ago “Safe and Sexy” event promotes sexual health awareness
  • 4 days ago The Counter OPINION: The Green New Deal
  • 5 days ago Meet John Carey, the Governor’s newest appointment who hopes to change Appalachia for the better
Home Tag Archives: Athens County Department of Job and Family Services

Tag Archives: Athens County Department of Job and Family Services

Ohio foster care enters the spotlight with new website and awareness campaign

By Delaney Murray
4 weeks ago
in :  Law, State
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As the rate of Ohio children in foster care increases, Gov. Mike DeWine has launched a new initiative to appeal to potential foster families. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the launch of a public awareness initiative Sunday to increase interest in foster care and adoption, as part of an ongoing campaign promise to help Ohio children. The campaign’s centerpiece is a …

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Ohio University begins accepting SNAP benefits at Jefferson Marketplace

By Maggie Prosser
January 31, 2018
in :  Campus, Social Justice
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SNAP benefits are now accepted at Jefferson Market. Photo by Kyle Nienaber.

Ohio U begin accepting SNAP benefits as a form of payment in January as part of the university’s Basic Needs OHIO Initiative. Students who qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are now able to use their benefits at Jefferson Marketplace following its approval as a federal SNAP retailer Jan. 24. The university launched the Basic Needs OHIO Initiative in …

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Single mothers are at highest risk of poverty in Ohio

By Maren Machles
April 23, 2015
in :  Money
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The Ohio Development Services Agency released The Ohio Poverty Report in January recapping 2014, stating single mothers have a jobless rate at 80.5 percent, putting them at the greatest risk of poverty. There is a “profound impact for under- and unemployment of this segment of society,” according to the report. In Ohio, the minimum wage is $8.10 and $4.05 for …

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