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Council passes 2026 budget; also approves temporary shelter ordinance
Athens City Council voted 6-1 on both its 2026 budget and an ordinance that allows the conditional permitted use of temporary shelters in businesses and residential zones.
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County Job and Family Services in ‘precarious’ position, making cuts
Programs and staff are taking a hit at Athens County Job and Family Services amid a fiscal crisis of an uncertain scale.
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Another lawsuit seeks clarity on impending Nelsonville transition
The council remained productive at its regular Monday meeting as the city moves rapidly toward an uncertain future.
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Temporary shelter ordinance moves closer to final passage
An ordinance that would allow conditional permits for temporary shelters in R-3 and B-3 zones is inching towards a vote.
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Nelsonville City Council fills vacant council seats after terms expire
The council appointed three people to fill vacancies, with some familiar faces returning.
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Athens’ 2026 budget takes ‘unexpected’ $750K hit due to state law
The state requires municipalities to refund up to five years’ worth of income taxes to businesses with net operating losses.
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Recycling center merges with solid waste district
The decision followed years of financial strain for the regional recycling center.
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Council unanimously approves Conestoga Huts project
The first of the three huts will soon be occupied, The Gathering Place Executive Director Ginger Schmalenberg said.
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Court dismisses cases against brothers detained by ICE
The cases were dismissed with prejudice, meaning the charges cannot be brought again by the state.
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Nelsonville City Council conducts business as usual — for now
The council continues to operate normally, as a puzzling future approaches.
