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Chauncey to repeal LGBTQ, renter protections, Palestine resolution
CHAUNCEY, Ohio — Chauncey Village Council met for nearly four hours on May 14, discussing plans to repeal discrimination protections for renters and LGBTQ+ residents and a resolution that called for a ceasefire in Palestine. The ordinance and resolution were both initially passed in 2024. The repeal ordinance and resolution each passed on their second…
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Playground equipment purchase draws scrutiny
A proposal to buy new playground equipment at the community center drew pushback and support at Athens City Council’s May 18 meeting.
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Athens passes income tax increase by 10 votes
The 0.2% income tax increase will go into effect next tax year.
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Athens chatbot helps some users, frustrates others
In its first year, the chatbot responded to thousands of prompts, assisting users with mixed reliability.
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Nelsonville statutory council again overturns other council’s ordinances (Updated)
The council also held an executive session to discuss the ongoing legal dispute between Nelsonville’s two councils.
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Group seeks historic designation for Lasher Hall
The proposed museum would include exhibits, galleries, artist studios, a library and archive, a gift shop and bookstore, and a cafe.
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Waste district director to lead recycling center, too
The Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal director resigned amid the organization’s merger with the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District.
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Uptown park damaged by city utility project
The park will require “comprehensive restoration,” Athens City Council member Alan Swank, 4th Ward, said Monday.
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Primary election issues to be decided by provisional ballots
Levy issues, including the city of Athens income tax, cannot be decided until provisional ballots have been counted.
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New polling locations for 2026 elections
The Athens County Board of Elections consolidated precincts and moved precincts to new voting locations to better use public funds.