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Nelsonville recognizes young lifeguard for saving small child (Updated)
Nelsonville City Council adopted a resolution Monday night to recognize a young lifeguard for her heroism.
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Athens City Council discusses general fund budget, Elliot Street rezoning
At Monday’s meeting, city council discussed an ordinance to help allocate money into the general fund, and the uncertain future of Elliot Street if rezoned.
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Nelsonville moves to join solid waste council of governments (Updated)
Councilman Johnny Flowers voted against the ordinance because in January, the council (then composed of different members) passed an ordinance that instructed the city manager to seek bids for trash services.
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Athens on track to renew recreation council membership, pay later
At Monday’s meeting, city council also discussed an ordinance to join the new Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal Council of Governments and the city’s partnership with the Strong Cities Network.
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Nelsonville contracts with Athens County 911
The council tended to business Monday night amidst an ongoing court battle to decide who rightfully serves upon the body.
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Board of elections certifies independent candidate for commissioners race
Independent candidate Jon Rose will compete against Democratic incumbent Charlie Adkins for Athens County Commissioner.
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Council of governments for waste services forms
The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District and village of Amesville are the founding members of the Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal COG.
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Chauncey establishes protections for LGBTQ+ residents, low income renters
The ordinance’s passage followed months of debate.
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Chauncey passes Palestine ceasefire resolution
The village became perhaps the smallest municipality in the United States to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
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Nelsonville council case closes locally, but remains open before the state
The plaintiffs moved to dismiss their local complaints on Friday, May 3.
