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Nelsonville roundtable forum sparks discussion among community members
Nelsonville candidates engaged with local residents at a voter forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Athens County.
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Conestoga Huts project moves forward after public hearing (Updated)
Dozens addressed Athens City Council about a proposal to allow use of temporary shelters at The Gathering Place.
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Athens County sees few contested city, village elections
The only contested city races are in Nelsonville; three villages have more than one candidate for mayor.
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Athens County Treasurer declines to renew $300,000 in Israeli bonds
Taylor Sappington said the move was apolitical; he also opted not to renew $1 million in domestic government debt maturity.
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Sculpture dedicated during community center 25th anniversary event
The sculpture was created by an Athens High School art teacher in collaboration with her students and local residents.
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Athens Planning Commission proposes zoning changes on north side
The proposed changes would affect properties along North Lancaster Street, Second Street, Columbia Avenue and Columbus Road.
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Athens scraps proposed reduction in urban canopy requirements
The city administration is still working to remove regulatory authority from the Shade Tree Commission, which commission members and some city residents fear will benefit developers.
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Refinancing swimming pool bonds could save Athens hundreds of thousands
Athens City Council voted to refinance $4.9 million in bonds for the new pool at a lower interest rate.
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Glouster roundtable event engages mayoral, board of education candidates (Updated)
Two mayoral candidates and three school board candidates attended a roundtable-style forum at a League of Women Voters of Athens County event Tuesday night.
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Costly net frustrates Athens officials after OU closes driving range
The city spent $273k on netting to protect soccer players from errant golf balls from Ohio University’s now-defunct driving range.
