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Where Athens County Commissioner candidates stand on county issues
The Independent asked commissioner candidates their views on hot-button county issues, including data center development.
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: Monday, Sept. 21, 2026
Athens City Council recently adopted these ordinances.
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Athens considers streetlight ‘municipalization’ move
City council also heard presentations on neighborhood corridor overlay zones and the county land bank.
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Chauncey celebrates streetscaping completion
The project demonstrates how the village has capitalized on the Baileys Trail System, a council member said.
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Lobbying firm key to conflict at outdoor rec council
ORCA’s current board chair said ‘real tension’ began with a disputed contract with a lobbying firm closely tied to Athens Mayor Steve Patterson.
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Dover Township discusses data center concerns
Community members expressed concerns about potential data center development and a trustee suggested holding a vote.
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Mount Zion brings flooding concerns before city council (Updated)
Representatives from the center said future flood damage is preventable, but only if the city makes repairs and updates.
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Statutory Nelsonville council calls to repeal dueling councils’ ordinances (Updated)
A meeting of Nelsonville’s statutory city council Tuesday introduced repeals of measures passed by the city’s charter council.
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‘Good Samaritan’ pledges to fund Nelsonville pocket park
A resident who wishes to remain anonymous will donate $15,000 to help develop a small park dedicated to Nelsonville’s founder.
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Chauncey mayor pushes to abolish village zoning code
Mayor Frank Campbell at a meeting last Thursday called the code unfair to local residents.
