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City officials make case for income tax increase (Updated)
A proposed 0.2% levy increase on income tax will appear on the May 5 primary election ballot as Issue 1 for Athens city voters.
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City to recover $205k from cyber theft
Federal investigators connected the theft to a series of cyber crimes perpetrated across the country, Athens officials said.
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Baileys Trail System visitor center aims for 2026 completion
The visitor center will host upkeep facilities and commercial tenants.
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Athens mayor resigns from outdoor rec council
Mayor Steve Patterson resigned immediately; the city will withdraw from the council of governments in late June.
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OU student launches statehouse primary bid
James Joyce, a junior studying computer science and AI, will challenge an Eastern Ohio man in the Democratic primary for House District 95.
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Free bus rides for APT at least another year
Ridership on Athens Public Transit increased by 13% last year, HAPCAP told Athens City Council.
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317 Board’s Ridges project progresses
Athens City Council had two hearings Monday for two Athens Planning Commission recommendations.
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Precinct and polling location changes for Athens County beginning May 2026, second release
Notices have been mailed out to all registered voters in these precincts/polling locations giving them the needed information.
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County JFS owes state estimated $2.5 million (Updated)
The state’s proposed repayment plan calls for quarterly payments over 13 years.
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Local 2026 primary election events hosted by the League of Women Voters of Athens County
The League of Women Voters of Athens County is hosting two informational sessions ahead of the spring Primary Elections.
