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Chauncey to repeal LGBTQ, renter protections, Palestine resolution
CHAUNCEY, Ohio — Chauncey Village Council met for nearly four hours on May 14, discussing plans to repeal discrimination protections for renters and LGBTQ+ residents and a resolution that called for a ceasefire in Palestine. The ordinance and resolution were both initially passed in 2024. The repeal ordinance and resolution each passed on their second…
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Inside Courts: Pre-game analysis of OU football coach case
Retired judge Tom Hodson gives the play-by-play breakdown of Brian Smith’s wrongful termination suit against Ohio University.
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Playground equipment purchase draws scrutiny
A proposal to buy new playground equipment at the community center drew pushback and support at Athens City Council’s May 18 meeting.
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CR 19 closure between Bittersweet Lane and Longmeadow Lane on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Contractors will be drilling soil borings for a future landslide repair.
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Athens passes income tax increase by 10 votes
The 0.2% income tax increase will go into effect next tax year.
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Nelsonville Public Square closed for The Plains Lions Club Car show Friday, May 22, 2026
NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The City of Nelsonville announces that the Public Square will be closed to traffic 3–9 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026, for The Plains Lions Club Car Show. There will be no parking allowed on the Public Square starting at 2:30 p.m. Unauthorized cars will be towed away at the owner’s expense. Please…
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Dog of the Week: Birch
BIRCH, 4-4-26, neutered terrier mx, ~1yo, 44#, FOUND near airport in Albany Birch is a one-ish-year-old male terrier mix. We suspect he’s a Gizmo cross, given his ridiculously adorable ears. Birch loves to (ear) wax poetical about the importance of treats in a dog’s diet. His dissertation focused on how peanut butter frisbees manage cortisol…
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Cat of the Week: Chicken
Meet Chicken – male, 3 years Chicken is a majestic feline who has absolutely no idea just how special he truly is. With his gentle nature and quiet charm, he may be a little shy at first, preferring to take his time getting comfortable. But with a bit of patience, he blossoms into an incredibly…
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: May 13, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – Ordinances adopted 05/04/26 posted to website 05/13/26 through 05/27/26. FULL TEXT 0-29-26 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A SURPLUS CITY-OWNED PARCEL ON HUDSON AVENUE TO COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERS, LLC. IN FURTHERANCE OF THE WELCOME HOME OHIO GRANT PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ADOPTED…
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Independent adds writer with help from national program
The new reporter is one of 78 corps members placed in newsrooms nationwide through Report for America.
