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Chauncey welcomes new mayor, council members at first 2026 meeting
Mayor Frank Campbell proposed having a veto over council and asked to move the Pledge of Allegiance to the top of meeting agendas.
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Recent state audit did not penalize Athens employees over 2024 scam (Updated)
Insurance covered about one-fourth of the $722,000 loss; the city is in mediation for a share of funds recovered by the bank.
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2026 Ohio election dates and deadlines
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose released a comprehensive 2026 elections calendar.
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Property tax reform bills offer relief, local officials express concern
The Ohio legislature is working to lower property taxes as multiple citizen groups call for the abolishment of property taxes.
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Crowd weighs in on Pledge of Allegiance at Athens City Council
Athens City Council on Tuesday saw a demonstration prior to the meeting organized by former state rep. Jay Edwards, of Nelsonville, who is currently running for state treasurer.
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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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Ohio Senator Brian Chavez faces ethics complaint over industry ties
A Washington County group argues Chavez failed to disclose financial interests and has used his position for personal gain.
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Statutory city council meets again in Nelsonville
The council held a brief meeting and long executive session at Hocking College on Monday.
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Nelsonville-York District Board of Education discusses House Bill 309
The board started 2026 with a meeting to discuss HB 309 and the 20-mill floor in place for Ohio schools.
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Precinct and polling location changes for Athens County beginning May 2026
Notices will be mailed out to all registered voters in these precincts/polling locations giving them the needed information regarding the changes that apply to them specifically.
