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Athens mayor Steve Patterson easily wins third term
Challenger Damon Krane lost to incumbent mayor Steve Patterson 81.05% to 18.95%, according to unofficial results.
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Billy Peacock honored with Athena Award
Five people were nominated for the 2023 Athena Award, which recognizes exceptional local service for people who have disabilities.
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Demonstration shows support for Palestine
A crowd of about 250 students and Athens County community members showed support for Palestine on Thursday, Oct. 26.
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Settlement reached in SEORJ detainee death lawsuit
The tentative settlement would end a lawsuit over the death of Southeast Ohio Regional Jail pretrial detainee Jennifer Ohlinger.
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Voters to decide on $24 million Athens City Schools bond issue
For the second time in six years, district residents will decide whether to pass a multimillion-dollar bond issue for Athens City Schools.
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ODNR warns of ‘calamity’ as Torch injection wells resume operation pending appeal
The ODNR oil and gas division previously suspended the wells after finding they pose a threat to drinking water.
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Lawsuit against ex-Hocking College officer moves forward
Cecil Morrison shot and killed Nelsonville resident Michael Whitmer in 2021. He faces a wrongful death lawsuit.
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Athens mayoral candidates spar over mayor’s record, youth engagement
Mayor Steve Patterson and challenger Damon Krane largely agreed about the importance of many issues — but disagreed on Patterson’s approach.
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Roundabouts planned for US 33 interchange in The Plains
The roundabouts will accommodate increased traffic resulting from the planned closure of the Chauncey cutoff exit from U.S. 33.
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As Ohio University enrollment grows, labor leaders say staffing should too
OU justified mass layoffs in 2020 by citing budget woes related to ongoing and projected declines in enrollment.
