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Taylor Sappington on track to become next Athens County Treasurer
The Nelsonville City Auditor’s victory in the county’s only contested local primary sets him up for an uncontested race this fall.
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Chauncey debates LGBTQ+ rights, Palestine ceasefire, housing
With numerous issues prompting contention among council and community members, Chauncey Village Council’s March meeting lasted three hours.
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Ohio University faculty formally file for a union election
OU declined to commit to neutrality in the faculty union election process, citing inadequate time to consider organizers’ request.
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Ohio University faculty take big step toward unionization
According to organizers, nearly 70% of faculty across all OU campuses have signed cards to file for a union election.
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Millfield fire destroys two-story home (Updated)
The structure fire occurred in a residential neighborhood along Millfield Road last night. No one was injured.
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Public officials respond to Athens’ ceasefire resolution
Public officials contacted by the Independent did not say they were taking local resolutions for a ceasefire in Gaza into account.
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Thirty Athens residents temporarily displaced by Union Street fire
More than half of the 30 Athens residents displaced by an apartment building fire last weekend are relying on emergency shelter.
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Nelsonville auditor running for county treasurer
Incumbent Ric Wasserman has endorsed the Nelsonville auditor’s opponent in the county’s only contested Democratic Party primary election.
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Athens Law Dept. advises city council against Gaza ceasefire resolution
At least one member thinks the council should pass a resolution anyway. Local residents crowded city council Monday, prompting the discussion.
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Chauncey mayor kept out of county commissioner race
Incumbent Charlie Adkins now faces no opposition in primary or general elections.
