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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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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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Public officials respond to Athens’ ceasefire resolution
Public officials contacted by the Independent did not say they were taking local resolutions for a ceasefire in Gaza into account.
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Athens City Council passes ceasefire resolution for Israel’s war on Gaza
The ceasefire resolution, which passed 4-2, came in response to community pressure and against the advice of the city law office.
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Nelsonville auditor running for county treasurer
Incumbent Ric Wasserman has endorsed the Nelsonville auditor’s opponent in the county’s only contested Democratic Party primary election.
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Athens Law Dept. advises city council against Gaza ceasefire resolution
At least one member thinks the council should pass a resolution anyway. Local residents crowded city council Monday, prompting the discussion.
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Chauncey mayor kept out of county commissioner race
Incumbent Charlie Adkins now faces no opposition in primary or general elections.
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Meet the candidates for Ohio House District 95
An Athens woman will challenge the Republican primary winner in November.
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Meet Ari Faber, the Athens Democrat running for Ohio Senate
The United Campus Ministry outreach director will face the winner of the Republican primary in the general election.
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Meet the candidates for Ohio House District 94
The March 19 primary ballot includes two Athens County residents.
