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Chauncey council considers tenants’ rights proposals
Council member Evelyn Nagy plans to bring two proposals that would enhance tenant protections to the council in January.
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Athens left out of passenger rail expansion, for now
Funding recently awarded to develop passenger rail between major Ohio cities could lay the groundwork for a future Columbus-Athens route.
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Former OUPD officer ordered to pay $768,000 for sexual abuse
“I feel like finally justice is served — better late than never,” Alison Arocho told the Independent. “He’s finally held accountable.”
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Arguments heard in injection well suspension case
The case revolves around whether three fracking waste injection wells in Athens County could contaminate drinking water.
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Say Gay Dance Night brings LGBTQ+ nightlife option to Athens
The dance nights, hosted by DJ Mooseknuckle at Casa Nueva, offer an LGBTQ+ dance party for community members and students.
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Identities of Thanksgiving Day fire victims released
The Brown family is collecting donations to support funeral expenses for Thanksgiving Day fire victims.
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Equitas fall fest shows need for local LGBTQ+ health services, organizers say
Over 100 people attended Equitas Health’s first annual Gender-Affirming Fall Fest in Athens last week.
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Athens County state reps mum on response to state Issues 1 and 2
As Ohio Republicans respond to the passage of state ballot issues on abortion and marijuana, Athens County state reps are staying quiet.
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Radio station changes continue as Athens loses third DJ
DJ Barticus’s departure marks the third loss of a local DJ on the airwaves within the year.
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Complete results of Nov. 7, 2023, general election
Athens County saw one of its highest off-year election turnouts in the 21st century on Tuesday, with 47.03% of registered voters participating.
