Good morning, Vinton County. In a world where conflict seems to dominate headlines, Athens Area Mediation Service is offering a valuable antidote – free mediation training for the Ohio University community. These Friday sessions running from September through October will equip participants with conflict resolution skills applicable everywhere from classrooms to boardrooms, providing university members a no-cost opportunity that would otherwise run $200 for community members.
The local real estate market continues showing signs of vitality with $1.7 million in property transactions buzzing through Athens County mid-August. From a substantial $329,900 package deal on Robin Hill Lane to modest land purchases starting at $16,205, seventeen properties changed hands in just four days. Meanwhile, economic discussions are heating up across the region as community advocates raise concerns about proposed budget cuts potentially affecting veterans, seniors in nursing homes, and families facing food insecurity.
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🕊️ Free mediation training aims to help navigate conflict at Ohio University. Athens Area Mediation Service is offering the Fundamentals of Mediation training to all OHIO students, faculty and staff during the fall semester. Two cohorts will meet on Fridays between September 26 and October 24, with options for in-person sessions at Baker University Center or virtual meetings via Teams. The training teaches valuable conflict resolution skills that can be applied in various settings. While free for the OHIO community, non-university participants will be charged $200 for the program.
💰 Budget cuts spark outrage in struggling Ross County communities. A letter to the editor criticizes VP Vance and Senator Husted for defending federal budget cuts while supporting tax breaks for billionaires. The writer highlights stark economic disparities between wealthy areas like Upper Arlington (average income $150,000) and poorer communities like Chillicothe (average income $58,000). Proposed cuts to VA hospitals, Medicaid, and food stamps would particularly harm vulnerable populations in southern Ohio, including veterans, elderly nursing home residents, and families struggling with food insecurity.
🏠 Athens County real estate market buzzes with $1.7 million in transactions. Multiple properties changed hands in Athens, Glouster, Nelsonville, and other nearby towns during mid-August 2025. The highest-priced sale was a package deal including Robin Hill Lane and two Carol Lane properties in Athens for $329,900. Several modest transactions occurred in smaller communities, with prices ranging from $16,205 for land on Bassett Road to $181,000 for properties on Simms Road and Bean Hollow Road. In total, seventeen properties were transferred between August 11-14, 2025.
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Tudor Gem Downtown Four Bedrooms: Priced at $250,000, this charming Tudor-style home in downtown McArthur offers 4 beds, 1.5 baths, and numerous updates including a waterproofed basement, new sewer system, and an above-ground pool with new components.
Spacious Ohio wilderness retreat: Priced at $189,900, this Ohio property offers 40 acres of land near Hocking Hills, featuring potential cabin sites and abundant wildlife habitat, all within reach of recreational opportunities. Tudor Gem With Modern Updates: Priced at $250,000, this Tudor-style home in downtown McArthur offers 4 beds, 1.5 baths, and numerous recent updates including a waterproofed basement, new sewer system, and an above-ground pool with new components.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
-Ephesians 4:2
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