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Nelsonville votes down Issue 4
The proposed charter amendment failed with 53.90% voting against it.
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Nelsonville voters seek change through Issue 4
Whether voting yes or no, Nelsonville voters hope for a new age in their city government following the passage of Issue 23 in 2024.
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How the community banded together to save Black Alumni Weekend
Happening now, Black Alumni Weekend is intended as a “weekend of networking, mentorship, and celebration” that will “honor the rich legacy of Black and Brown excellence at Ohio University.”
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Trimble deficit nears $3 million as state declares fiscal emergency
The declaration means the district can obtain solvency assistance from the state, which will now form a five-member commission to steer the district out of debt.
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Athens City Council 1st Ward candidates talk goals, West Side community
The at-large candidates, all Democrats, shared their thoughts on affordable housing, accessibility and more.
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Trimble schools approve cuts as projected deficit nears $2.5 million
The board of education approved more than 20 layoffs on Monday, while the treasurer explained that the district’s deficit is a moving target.
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Teacher layoffs coming to Trimble schools
According to the union president, about a dozen teachers will be laid off.
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Judge rules default judgement against church on most Bellar claims
A federal judge has mostly granted a motion of default judgment against a Waverly, Ohio, church in a case brought by an Amesville woman formerly known as Serah Bellar.
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Athens County Board of Elections replaces Democrat member
The board of elections also appointed director and deputy director at its organizational meeting on Wednesday.
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Meet the Albany residents pardoned over J6
President Donald Trump pardoned Elijah and Loru Yazdani-Isfehani on Jan. 20.
