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County prosecutor declines to exonerate brothers detained by ICE
Gregory Laverde Laguna and Victor Laverde Laguna were brought to Athens County for a hearing in local criminal cases Wednesday.
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Athens admin abandons proposed changes to Shade Tree Commission
City Service-Safety Director Andy Stone said he didn’t think the city had the votes to eliminate the commission’s regulatory authority.
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Hunting down in Southeast Ohio amid ongoing deer disease outbreak (Updated)
The state is considering more stringent deer hunting regulations this year in response to an ongoing outbreak of deer disease.
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Trimble, FedHock school boards get new faces (Updated)
Voters elected challengers running for seats in the Federal Hocking and Trimble Local school districts.
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Nelsonville elects mayor amid uncertain future
Nelsonville elected its first mayor since the 1990s — but whether newly elected officials get to serve remains uncertain.
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Athens County voters approve countywide levies, sales tax
Trimble voters also narrowly approved an earned income tax to support the district amid its fiscal emergency.
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Brothers facing charges in Athens County handed over to ICE
It was not immediately clear how events unfolded locally or whether local officials cooperated with federal immigration agents.
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Trimble, Fed-Hock and Athens-Meigs ESC see competitive elections
Seats on all Athens County school boards and educational service centers are on the ballot this year, but only three have more candidates than seats.
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What to know about Athens County’s township trustee elections
Competitive elections will take place this year in Ames, Carthage, Dover, and Rome Township.
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Nelsonville roundtable forum sparks discussion among community members
Nelsonville candidates engaged with local residents at a voter forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Athens County.
