Local issues, petitions filed for May primary
Athens County voters will decide on 10 issues total.
Latest news
Ohio University racks up legal fees amid faculty union negotiations
OU spent $200k in one year to challenge the certification of the faculty union election and engage in contract negotiations.
Nelsonville City Council discusses additional funding for water project
The council on Monday approved $572,130 in additional funding needed for the third phase of its ongoing water project.
Athens proposal for police-controlled drone program does not fly
The city council also discussed taking over ownership of its streetlights and a proposed retirement incentive program.
Ethics committee could still investigate Sen. Chavez despite GOP claims
Ohio Senate Republican leadership last week said allegations against Brian Chavez by an environmental group had “failed.”




