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Athens County passes emergency medical services levy
The levy passed with 62% of votes cast for the tax levy, according to unofficial results from the Athens County Board of Elections Tuesday night.
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Athens City Schools voters pass $24 million bond issue for new high school
The bond issue passed with 58% of voters in favor. This follows a $60.5 million bond issue voters passed for the district in 2018.
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Incumbents ousted, newcomers elected in Nelsonville City Council race
Newcomer Rita Nguyen and incumbents Nancy Sonick and Justin Booth defeated incumbents Tony Dunfee, Doug Childs and Dan Sherman in the city’s contested race.
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Athens mayor Steve Patterson easily wins third term
Challenger Damon Krane lost to incumbent mayor Steve Patterson 81.05% to 18.95%, according to unofficial results.
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Demonstration shows support for Palestine
A crowd of about 250 students and Athens County community members showed support for Palestine on Thursday, Oct. 26.
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Voters to decide on $24 million Athens City Schools bond issue
For the second time in six years, district residents will decide whether to pass a multimillion-dollar bond issue for Athens City Schools.
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Athens County voters to decide on emergency medical services levy
Athens County Emergency Medical Services says it needs funding to meet rising costs.
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Nelsonville candidates make their cases at voter forum
Despite a tumultuous year in the Nelsonville city government, candidates for Nelsonville City Council in the Nov. 7 general election were largely in agreement on city issues at an League of Women Voters of Athens County election forum.
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Candidate forums to prepare voters for local elections
Beginning next week, voters may directly engage with local candidates at forums hosted by the Athens League of Women Voters.
