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OU student launches statehouse primary bid (Updated)
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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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 issues, petitions filed for May 2026 primary (Updated)
Athens County voters will decide on 10 issues total.
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Child support enforcement agency takes hit in JFS layoffs
Four of five positions set to be eliminated by Athens County Jobs and Family Services are in the county’s Child Support Enforcement Agency.
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County Job and Family Services in ‘precarious’ position, making cuts
Programs and staff are taking a hit at Athens County Job and Family Services amid a fiscal crisis of an uncertain scale.
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New public health board seeks to prevent deaths by suicide
Members of the new board will work to assess deaths by suicide in the county and develop future methods of prevention.
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New Athens County 911/EMA center opens
After years of development and a sales tax levy, a brand new Athens County 911/EMA center is set to open this month.
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Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority sells former director’s home
Proceeds from the sale will go toward the $2.3 million the agency is owed by Jodi Rickard.
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Brief investigation finds EMS employee did not violate Hatch Act
The employee was suspended after criticizing county EMS work conditions at a press conference held by a former county commissioner candidate.
