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Athens County’s local radio scene sees changes
Beloved local station WEAK is going off the air, while WATH and WXTQ recently came under new ownership and will soon see programming changes.
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Roell says he brings ‘managerial experience’ to new role as Nelsonville city manager
Last week, Bernard “Bernie” Roell became Nelsonville’s fifth city manager since January. Former interim city manager Tracy Galway withdrew from consideration amid a controversy surrounding a mobile home.
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Four Nelsonville City Council members resign, but three rescind
Three of the four Nelsonville City Council members who resigned last week have apparently sent notice that they are rescinding their resignations. It is unclear whether the rescissions are immediately effective.
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Former Nelsonville police clerk pleads guilty to database misuse
Former Nelsonville police clerk Jessica Mount says she was inadequately trained by former city officials.
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Should Southeast Ohio be worried after East Palestine disaster?
The Ohio Governor’s Office says Southeast Ohio appears safe, but the response from independent scientists was mixed.
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Nearly 1,000 purged from Athens County voter roll
The State of Ohio purged voter registrations for citizens who had not voted in at least six years. Purged voters may re-register at any time.
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Athens housing authority takes stock after former director’s arrest
Under the tenure of a new acting director, the Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority is moving forward after its former director’s arrest and indictment on charges related to theft from the organization.
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Interactive map connects Athens County residents to local history
More than 600 sites of historical significance to Athens County are documented in a new Ohio University exhibition.
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Ohio University faces appeal in lawsuit over abuse by ex-police officer
Alison Arocho’s attorneys argue the trial court should not have quashed a subpoena for a prior investigation into the ex-officer’s conduct, among other issues.
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Ex-director charged with stealing $1.5M from Athens housing authority
Jodi Rickard pleaded not guilty to charges that she wrote checks on Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority accounts to pay for vacations and a swimming pool.
