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Nelsonville City Council operates amid vacancies, looming legal action
As the month of January moves forward, so does the governmental crisis for the city of Nelsonville.
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H2Ohio grants help city, county, state address road salting
The city continues to reduce use of road salt after receiving a grant last year from H2Ohio.
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An interview from ICE detention
Detained in an ICE facility, Victor Laverde Laguna alleges he and his brother Gregory Javier, who has Down syndrome, have experienced violence.
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Streetlight utility proposal meets resistance
Athens City Council tabled a proposal for an additional utility cost to city utility users for streetlight services.
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New year begins in Nelsonville with two governing bodies
The city faces a conundrum, with two councils, a disputed form of government, and clashing leadership.
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After months in ICE custody, brothers to pursue voluntary departure
The brothers’ immigration attorney said they will seek voluntary departure from the U.S. due to the toll of ongoing ICE detention.
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Photo gallery: Stop War Crimes protest
Protestors gathered at the Athens Community Center to protest the US government’s actions in Venezuela and the ICE killing of Renee Good.
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Athens City Council organizes for new year with new faces
At its first meeting of 2026, council welcomed new members, made committee assignments, heard the law director’s report and discussed water line breaks.
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Athens neighborhood overlay zone legislation progresses
The Athens Planning Commission is working to bring additional, special zoning code to Athens City Council.
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2025: The year in Athens County news
We take a look back at some of the year’s biggest stories — and give you updates on where things stand now.
