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Athens reveals flood mitigation measures
The measures include portable flood barriers and reimbursements for installing backflow prevention units, Mayor Steve Patterson said.
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Coolville council fires fiscal officer
The council fired Tim Clegg after Mayor Tiffany Rife Oman said she found checks, cash and unopened mail in Clegg’s desk.
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Commissioner candidates discuss views at forum
Democrat Autumn Brown and Republican Sarah Smith shared their thoughts at a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Athens County.
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2026 Ohio general election includes governor, Senate races
Athens County will cast votes in November to elect a new state senator, governor, attorney general, secretary of state, auditor and treasurer, and supreme court justices.
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Perpetrators sentenced in Athens cyber theft
The city shared its victim impact statement and details on the federal case.
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Geotechnical testing for Nelsonville pool will cost $6k
At its Monday meeting, the charter council discussed the study that would determine if ‘voids’ below the pool will prevent rebuilding.
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Nelsonville statutory council fills open seat
Leanna Potts is the newest member to join the council, which met Tuesday at Hocking College.
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Nelsonville to raise awareness of youth curfews
Police Sgt. Matt Greeno discussed communication strategies with the charter government’s Police & Fire Committee Sept. 21.
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Nelsonville charter council appoints new prosecutor
At a special meeting Sept. 10, the council appointed City Law Director John Haseley to succeed former prosecutor Daniel Picketts.
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Council wants faster pace on action plan for flooding
A new round of flooding on city streets after a heavy storm indicates that the city needs to work faster, said two council members.
