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1. County Engineer: Missing records from predecessor mean $300K in federal reimbursement on hold2. Poster highlights Athens’ pub scene3. Don’t lose track of the fundamental mission of the Athens Farmers Market – local food4. Escalating the war on hunger 5. Free-speech protest at market not met with vendor applause6. Youngstown voters shoot down anti-fracking ballot measure7. New local summer street bash to help feed hungry8. Glass Harp ruled NE Ohio once upon a time9. Lenders unaware of business buyer’s out-of-state drug case10. City backs statewide injection-well ban11. OU scientists make primate evolution discovery12. Athens Voice 5-13-1313. Group signs on locals to test air quality near injection wells14. Man says county making progress on chronic thievery in Rome Twp.15. Athens Voice 5-9-1316. Let Farmers Market get back to core function, local food17. Athens Voice 5-16-1318. Future of solar and wind energy on an ever-hotter planet19. Squabbling over use of OU’s Ridges nothing new20. Athens hosts 2nd ‘real food’ event
Top Articles from My Sister's Place
Family, friends of domestic violence victims urged to learn about the issueGlobal difference: Local girls supported by Athens Foundation grantLocal divorce case at center of ruling to protect DV victims after they're divorced Program hopes to teach batterers a better way of living and interactingLawmakers have been active lately on the domestic violence prevention frontState gears up to combat workplace domestic violenceMy Sister's Place gets timely financial jolt from federal stimulus moneyDuring recession, shelter's needs grows, as does clientele1994-2009: Commemorating 15 years of the Violence Against Women ActChurch donates money to shelter for major repairs
Monday, September 24,2012
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My Sisters Place 2012
The Athens NEWS My Sister's Place 2012 celebrates the advancements made the the organization during the last year and provides information on how to help yourself and your friends. To read the digital edition, click
Monday, September 24,2012
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A word from the director
My Sister's Place is grateful to have had this annual opportunity to update our community on our work for ten straight years. As we work daily to serve survivors of domestic abuse, it is a refreshing exercise to step back once a year and take a tally of what we have accomplished.
Monday, September 24,2012
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Help is around the corner: increased emphasis on outreach program aids more domestic abuse survivors than ever
Although My Sister's Place is primarily known as an organization that provides shelter for women who have suffered from domestic abuse, it also offers a program for those who feel the shelter is not the right choice for them.
Monday, September 24,2012
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Domestic violence screening to be covered under Affordable Care Act
According to the executive director at the Ohio Domestic Violence Network Nancy Neylon, one aspect of the Affordable Care Act and its Guidelines for Women's Preventive Services will have a significant and positive effect on victims of domestic violence.
Monday, September 24,2012
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Grant helps revamp My Sister's Place outreach program
The story and spirit of two young boys whose lives were tragically taken by an act of senseless violence will not be forgotten at My Sister's Place.
Monday, September 24,2012
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Abuse can happen at any age
Nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner in a single year, according to a recent statistic from loveisrespect.org.
Monday, September 24,2012
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Types of abuse
There are many types of abuse and they are all difficult to experience. Remember, each type of abuse is serious and no one deserves to experience any form of it.
Monday, September 24,2012
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Day of family fun to aid services at My Sister's Place
Everyone knows spending quality family time together is important. However, finding activities that are fun for both parents and children can sometimes be a challenge. When you find an event that fills the bill and also helps a worthy cause, it's even better. One such event is an afternoon of old-time fun for all ages right at the Athens Fairgrounds.
Monday, September 24,2012
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Safe and together: keeping children safe and families together
Since completing training in June 2012, Athens County Children Services caseworkers have been implementing an intervention approach to help keep children safe and to improve family functionality in cases of domestic violence.
Monday, September 24,2012
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Ten things men can do to end men's violence against women
1. Acknowledge and understand how sexism, male dominance and male privilege lay the foundation for all forms of violence against women.
