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Athens council hears from public on proposed Conestoga huts project
A pilot program in Uptown Athens that would provide temporary shelter to unhoused persons drew mostly positive comments from the public at Monday evening’s Athens City Council meeting, although some voiced opposition.
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Board of elections denies Nelsonville write-in candidate protest (Updated)
The Athens County Board of Elections on Thursday denied a protest filed against write-in candidates who have been certified to run for office this November, in races based upon Issue 23.
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Nelsonville residents, council members quarrel following special meeting
After the council adjourned a special meeting without public comment, some displeased attendees still voiced their concerns with council members.
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Athens council lowers sale price of two city-owned homes
The city amended an ordinance Tuesday night to authorize the sale of the two city-owned single-family homes to the Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority for $282,520.
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Nelsonville elections Ohio Supreme Court case reopens
The Ohio Supreme Court granted the city’s motion for reconsideration after it closed a suit seeking to remove some races from the November general election ballot.
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Council committees review ad hoc housing commission
Athens City Council at its committees meeting Monday night discussed the creation of an ad hoc committee to review and research rental code compliancy in Athens.
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Write-in candidates file for general election (Updated)
The deadline to run in the general election as a write-in candidate was Monday.
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OU jettisoned diversity division staff along with their programs
Unlike some other universities, Ohio University did not seek to reassign employees affected by the state-mandated closure of DEI programs.
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Sale of two city-owned homes touches off debate
Three council members said Monday night that those living in the homes are exemplary of affordable housing that works in Athens.
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Ohio Supreme Court dismisses Nelsonville case to remove ballot positions
The Ohio Supreme Court dismissed a case filed by Nelsonville to remove already-approved positions from the ballot in the November general election.
