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Contested races — including U.S. Senate — spur huge GOP primary turnout
More than 95% of the county’s registered GOP voters cast ballots on Tuesday, the first since Athens County was split between two state House districts.
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It’s time for Nelsonville’s political circus to move on
Council is driven by faction, with blocs of members voting against one another seemingly out of spite. Y’all need to get along and get back to governing.
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Ukrainian athletes express thanks in visit to Athens
The visit culminated in a borscht dinner prepared and served by visitors for supporters of Little Wing Relief.
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Nelsonville intersection closed for water work
The City of Nelsonville will close the intersection of Clinton Street and College Street from 9 a.m. Monday, March 18, until 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 19. The closure is to perform water main tie overs for a new water main. There will be detour signs posted. Drivers should plan on using Oak Street during the…
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State laws, local officials could do more to promote open government
Without a mechanism to enforce our sunshine laws, Ohioans must rely on the courts — and that’s a problem.
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Sunshine law compliance tricky for Athens County governments
When government isn’t your full-time job, officials say, it’s easy for things to slip through the cracks
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A reality check from the mouths of babes
It’s one thing to know our county is poor. It’s another to see proof that to some, $25,000 a year is a pipedream.
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Change starts with someone who has a big mouth
It’s human nature to react defensively to criticism. The only way to effect change, however, is if we recognize the need to change in the first place.
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Don’t let ego get in the way of expertise
“Check your egos at the door” applies to anyone who must work with others to achieve a common goal — including politicians.
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Bags are just the tip of the plastics iceberg
Dealing with plastic pollution requires systemic change far beyond municipal bag bans.
