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ODNR using old rules on new injection wells tied to state senator
Tighter rules for new fracking injection wells weren’t applied to multiple applications from a company formerly headed by an Ohio senator who chairs the Energy Committee.
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Ohio Supreme Court denies Nelsonville’s request to remove candidates (Updated)
The city asked that certified candidates seeking municipal offices be removed, based on Nelsonville’s upcoming transition to a statutory government.
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ODOT public meeting addresses blasting for U.S. 33 expansion project
Rock blasting is set to begin this month and continue through 2028 as the Ohio Department of Transportation works to expand U.S. 33 between Athens and Meigs counties.
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Athens admin looks to take authority away from Shade Tree Commission (Updated)
The city’s proposed changes would also substantially reduce the number of trees required at new development projects. Commission members have objected to the changes, saying they will benefit developers at the expense of the city’s urban canopy.
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Athens council hears from public on proposed Conestoga huts project
A pilot program in Uptown Athens that would provide temporary shelter to unhoused persons drew mostly positive comments from the public at Monday evening’s Athens City Council meeting, although some voiced opposition.
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Board of elections denies Nelsonville write-in candidate protest (Updated)
The Athens County Board of Elections on Thursday denied a protest filed against write-in candidates who have been certified to run for office this November, in races based upon Issue 23.
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Athens council lowers sale price of two city-owned homes
The city amended an ordinance Tuesday night to authorize the sale of the two city-owned single-family homes to the Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority for $282,520.
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Nelsonville elections Ohio Supreme Court case reopens
The Ohio Supreme Court granted the city’s motion for reconsideration after it closed a suit seeking to remove some races from the November general election ballot.
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Council committees review ad hoc housing commission
Athens City Council at its committees meeting Monday night discussed the creation of an ad hoc committee to review and research rental code compliancy in Athens.
