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Primary election issues to be decided by provisional ballots
Levy issues, including the city of Athens income tax, cannot be decided until provisional ballots have been counted.
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Yes, Eris, Athens County has a housing problem
The Athens County Independent wants to cover this issue, and we have a plan — but it’s gonna take a village to make it happen.
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County commissioner indicted in JFS theft case (Updated)
Commissioner Charlie Adkins was charged Monday with witness intimidation in the case against Athens County Jobs and Family Services Director Jean Demosky.
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Did we turn Athens against police drones? Maybe. So what?
If our accurate reporting on a city council meeting inspired residents to speak out, we’re doing our job right.
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What is journalism’s role in covering breaking tragedy?
With scarce capacity and competition from social media, newsrooms have to make hard choices about responding to disaster.
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We’re a Report for America host!
But only if we can raise the money for the local share of the corps member’s pay.
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Athens County rolls out the red, white and blue carpet for veterans (Updated)
We’ve put together a list of events celebrating veterans plus discounts and freebies for those who served.
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Brothers facing charges in Athens County handed over to ICE
It was not immediately clear how events unfolded locally or whether local officials cooperated with federal immigration agents.
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Athens council confirms Conestoga hut support over law director advice
Athens Law Director Lisa Eliason said an ordinance allowing temporary shelters at The Gathering Place constitutes spot zoning.
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Worthy organizations and inspiring leaders need scrutiny, too
Our story on a controversial firing at Passion Works might make you mad. That’s OK — it means we’re doing the unflinching journalism you expect from us.
