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Council considers meeting rules, formalizes America250 events
Athens City Council covered numerous topics in the final meeting before its annual July recess.
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Nelsonville discusses treasurer vacancy problems
With no treasurer, $4.2 million of the city’s budget is not actively being invested. The council will have to decide on the auditor investing into STAR Ohio.
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Former JFS director waives right to speedy trial
The decision will push back Jean Demosky’s trial on charges related to alleged mismanagement of organizational finances.
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Baileys Trail org in jeopardy
A bill awaiting the governor’s signature would strip at least $750,000 in state funding from the council that manages the Baileys Trail System.
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Chauncey keeps LGBTQ, renter protections, repeals Palestine resolution
Mayor Frank Campbell called for order during the meeting three times after tense arguments between members of the public and council.
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: June 8, 2026
Athens City Council recently adopted these ordinances.
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Appellate court doesn’t rule on Nelsonville governments (Updated)
Citing a lack of jurisdiction, the court said it couldn’t decide which government rules because of a tangential legal question.
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Athens council discusses sidewalks, streets and celebrations (Updated)
Mayor Steve Patterson touted improvements to accessibility and streets during his tenure. The city will pay $7k for a July 4 party Uptown.
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: June 1, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – Ordinances adopted 06/01/26 posted to website 06/02/26 through 06/16/26. FULL TEXT 0-44-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 3, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS, SECTION 3.07.50, ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ATHENS MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION. ADOPTED 6/1/26 0-62-26 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGENCY FOR ANY ELIGIBLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT…
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JFS to sell Nelsonville building
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Athens County Department of Job and Family Services announced this week that the county will sell the building that houses its resource center in Nelsonville. The Athens County Community Cares Resource Center is located at 10 W. Washington St in Nelsonville and provides a walk-in option for individuals to access resources from…