Ohio has expanded its Medicaid program and the program is now taking applications

Click here to read about the expanded Medicaid program

Click here to apply online for the expanded Medicaid program

Our Annual Report

Athens County Job and Family Services has released its Annual Report for 2013.  Click here to read this year's Annual Report.

Open interviews to be held at The Work Station on Dec. 11

Elite Craft Support Staffing will be holding open interviews from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at The Work Station in The Plains.
The staffing agency is looking for area residents interested in filling positions such as welders, assemblers and electricians in the Marietta area. Most positions are for second or third shifts and pay between $11 and $15 per hour.
No appointments are needed for the open interviews. Area residents are just asked to bring copies of their resumes with them and to dress appropriately.

Now is a great time to earn your GED!

All area residents interested in taking the GED exam may want to do so before the end of the year, as the cost to take the test will increase significantly in 2014.

Currently, Ohio residents pay $40 to take the test. In January, the price of the test will increase to $120.

Citizen Circle to host reunion/open house on Nov. 13

The Athens County Citizen Circle program will host a special event at The Plains Public Library on Wednesday, Nov. 13 for all past participants and for anyone who is interested in learning more about the organization.

The reunion/open house will be held from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and food and drinks will be served.