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Jay Edwards lost hometown vote in state race
Compared to a close call statewide, former State Rep. Jay Edwards polled poorly in Nelsonville in the Ohio treasurer race.
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Nelsonville moves to establish charter review commission
The charter council at a special meeting Tuesday held readings of several ordinances tabled at last week’s marathon session.
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In local races, Republicans outperformed in fundraising
A look at how campaign contributions stacked up for Ohio House and appellate court candidates leading into this year’s general election.
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Nelsonville statutory council responds to city manager contract
The council repealed ordinances that renewed the city manager contract and increased the salary of the charter council’s clerk.
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Region’s lobbying firm backed mostly Republican candidates
Representatives of Sunday Creek Horizons donated over $160,000 in the run-up to the midterms, with most going to Republican candidates who lost their races.
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Waste contract renewal prompts debate on council
Some Athens City Council members suggested the city should consider working with the solid waste district instead of Rumpke.
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How Athens County voted in Ohio House races
Athens County chose the incumbent in one House race, and a challenger in the other.
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Democrat Autumn Brown wins commissioner race
Brown will replace outgoing Democrat Lenny Eliason, who has served on the Athens County Board of Commissioners since 1998.
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Unofficial Athens County 2026 general election results
Athens County voters elected a new county commissioner and rejected eight levies.