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City of Athens plans to sue property owner over unpermitted curb
The property owner built a large brick paver patio and curb in the front yard of its duplex rental without permission from the city’s Office of Code Enforcement and Community Development.
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Nelsonville reacts to former council president’s arrest at meeting
Former President Rita Nguyen was arrested for disrupting Monday’s Nelsonville City Council meeting and ignoring calls to order.
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City official says ‘online media’ hindered cyber theft investigation
It is wonderfully convenient for officials to point the finger at us rather than own up to their own failures.
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Athens council candidates respond to survey on local housing issues
United Athens County Tenants surveyed candidates in contested races for 1st Ward and At Large seats for their thoughts on housing issues.
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What you should know about spring allergies
OhioHealth is here to guide you through the spring allergy season.
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Athens City Council OKs street closures ordinance
The measure was delayed by a procedural error at a previous meeting and by concerns about the concurrence of Ohio Brew Week Fall Fest and OU’s home game against West Virginia.
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Nonprofits, governments cleaning up Trimble floodplain
Repairing floodplains has benefits both for economic development and ecology, showcased by collaborations in Trimble.
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Naivety doesn’t excuse ignorance to human rights violations
Now I can see it clearer, and I’m reminded any time I choose to turn on the news and see another institution threatened, defunded or delegitimized.
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An 80-year-old American’s apology to the modern world
I am sure some people are now secretly sheltering others from ICE in various states. I expect that soon some activists will be putting their bodies in the way of abductions or standing on the runways in front of deportation planes.
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Vote no on the Athens income tax increase
Since 2019, Athens’ general fund has grown by over $3.4 million—from just over $16 million to more than $20 million. That’s a 21% increase in five years. The city isn’t short on revenue—it’s simply spending more.
