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Nelsonville City Council reaches new heights of dysfunction
Nine people turned up to sit as the council, which legally comprises only seven members.
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Council of governments for solid waste services finds second member
Amesville makes the COG official.
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Contested races — including U.S. Senate — spur huge GOP primary turnout
More than 95% of the county’s registered GOP voters cast ballots on Tuesday, the first since Athens County was split between two state House districts.
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Voters reject Alexander income tax, adopt senior citizens levy
The Alexander Local Schools District income tax levy has failed for a second time since November 2023.
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Taylor Sappington on track to become next Athens County Treasurer
The Nelsonville City Auditor’s victory in the county’s only contested local primary sets him up for an uncontested race this fall.
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Athens mayor reports on Ukraine visit
Mayor Steve Patterson gave a detailed account of his eight-day visit to Ukraine at Monday’s city council meeting. Also, the city briefly touched on its Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia membership.
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Council of governments for solid waste services likely to form soon
Last week, Amesville Village Council read and unanimously passed a resolution on second reading to formally join the Southeast Ohio Area Resources Council of Governments.
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Nelsonville City Council adopts (?) union contracts amidst legal questions
Nelsonville’s public service employees and firefighters have new contracts, but their approval by Nelsonville City Council Monday night was overshadowed by controversy within the council.
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Chauncey debates LGBTQ+ rights, Palestine ceasefire, housing
With numerous issues prompting contention among council and community members, Chauncey Village Council’s March meeting lasted three hours.
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Athens County March 19 primary election preview
More than 1,800 Athens County voters have cast their ballots in the March 19 presidential primary election thus far.
