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Council considers meeting rules, formalizes America250 events
Athens City Council covered numerous topics in the final meeting before its annual July recess.
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Nelsonville discusses treasurer vacancy problems
With no treasurer, $4.2 million of the city’s budget is not actively being invested. The council will have to decide on the auditor investing into STAR Ohio.
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Sidewalk repair in Athens requires new approach
Are we ready to actually live up to our ideals and try something new?
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Former JFS director waives right to speedy trial
The decision will push back Jean Demosky’s trial on charges related to alleged mismanagement of organizational finances.
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The Plains Fire Department prepares for first fireworks show
The first annual Fire Fight on The Hill Fireworks Show will take place June 27 in anticipation of Independence Day.
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Baileys Trail org in jeopardy
A bill awaiting the governor’s signature would strip at least $750,000 in state funding from the council that manages the Baileys Trail System.
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Cat of the Week: Purr Monster
As you may have guessed, she never stops purring and she is so loud!
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Dow Lake and Lake Hope among the cleanest lakes in Ohio
Tests done by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources show that local lakes in state parks have high water quality.
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Ongoing traffic in Athens County: week of June 16, 2026
The traffic report for Athens County this week.
