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About 90 Nelsonville ballots cast didn’t include local ballot issue (Updated)
The board of elections contacted voters who used the incomplete ballots to give them a chance to vote on whether to abolish the city charter.
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County employee under investigation after press conference appearance
An Athens County EMS employee — now on leave — spoke about working conditions at an Oct. 24 press conference organized by independent county commissioner candidate Jon Rose.
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Jones, McCarey talk issues for District 95
A lowkey forum earlier this month featured a polite discussion between the candidates.
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Mayor’s zoning board reappointee resigns amid controversy (Updated)
Weeks of controversy have surrounded the mayor’s attempted reappointment of an Athens landlord to the Board of Zoning appeals.
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Democrats questioned signers of candidate petition challenging Adkins (Updated)
Although candidate petitions are public record and it’s legal to contact signatories, backers of Jon Rose said the queries felt intrusive and discouraging.
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Commissioners candidates talk county issues at voter forum
Incumbent Charlie Adkins and political newcomer Jon Rose addressed Athens County voters at a forum on Sept. 24.
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Treasurer candidates largely agree on issues
Democrat Taylor Sappington and independent write-in candidate Dawn Deputy participated in a forum on Oct. 3.
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Officials warn of potential pitfalls of abolishing Nelsonville city charter
Issue 23, an initiative to abolish the city charter, was the topic of a special meeting of Nelsonville City Council Monday night.
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Over 20 issues make the Athens County ballot (Updated)
A state constitutional amendment, five countywide tax levies, 16 local tax levies and two local issues … what’s on your ballot?
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Board of elections prepares for presidential election
From office staff to auditing, here’s an overview of Election Day operations in Athens County.
