PUBLIC NOTICE: Per Ohio Department of Health’s Director’s Order for Facial Coverings, masks are required when “waiting for, riding, driving, or operating public transportation”. All drivers and riders are required to wear a mask when on the bus or at the transit facility except for: Individuals under ten years of age Those with a medical […]
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NEWS RELEASE – Starting Saturday, November 21st Athens Public Transit will implement the following service changes: Line 7a (Albany to/from Athens) and Line 7n (Nelsonville to/from Athens) will run once every two hours rather than once per hour. Reduced Saturday service:Line 2–9:30 am-5:30 pmLine 3–8:45 am-5:00pmLine 4–8:45 am-4:45pmLine 5–9:15am–5:30pmLine 6–9:02am–5:00pmLine 7–8:45am–4:45pm If you or a
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Southeast Ohio Foodbank delivers meals and gifts during holidays MEDIA RELEASE – The Southeast Ohio Regional Kitchen is now accepting donations for its annual Secret Santa for Super Seniors initiative. The Regional Kitchen, a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, brings company and community to its Meals on Wheels clients throughout the year. This
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Emergency utility program will run November 2, 2020 – March 31, 2021 MEDIA RELEASE: The Winter Crisis Program (WCP) at Hocking Athens Perry Community Action will begin November 2, 2020. This program is designed to help families/households who are facing an emergency situation to maintain and/or restore electric/gas service and/or provide a bulk fuel (propane,
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Free face coverings and gun locks available at all three service centers GLOUSTER, OH – Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) is providing free face masks and gun locks to residents of Hocking, Athens, and Perry Counties. The masks are available in packs of five. They are Hanes brand, all white, cotton, washable, and reusable.
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!!ATTENTION!! EFFECTIVE Tuesday 9/8/20 APT WILL BEGIN COLLECTING FARES TO RIDE, YOU MUST HAVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING— Cash $1.00 Regular fare $.50 E&D fare OU ID Hole Punch Pass (Purchased from Driver) Picture Pass May be purchased at City Building, Wednesdays and Thursdays from10am-Noon
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7/31/2020 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, SERVICE CHANGE The Richland Ave Round-a-bout is closed for resurfacing until Weds Aug 5th. Lines 2, 3 and 7A are effected. We will be deviating and will attempt to miss minimal stops. Please utilize Doublemap to track your bus. If you need assistance call 740-592-2727. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Southeast Ohio Community Leaders Call for Emergency Aid to Local Governments and Low-Income Families, Expanded Access to Affordable Broadband The following is a press release issued by Buckeye Hills Regional Council. The Action Agenda can be viewed here. MARIETTA, Ohio – A consortium of community leaders have worked together to develop a recovery plan for
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Expanded Eligibility in Response to COVID-19 The Ohio Development Services Agency and Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) will help income-eligible Ohioans stay cool during the hot summer months. The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program provides eligible Ohioans assistance paying an electric bill or assistance paying for central air conditioning repairs. The program runs
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We need your input! HAPCAP would greatly appreciate your feedback through our online survey about the impact of COVID-19 on our community. In order to adjust to new community needs emerging due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we would like to hear from you about your experiences and challenges over the past few months. Thank you
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