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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.
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Nelsonville discusses pool, fire truck maintenance
The city’s aquatic center is closed indefinitely as the city searches for short- and long-term solutions for its residents.
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Nelsonville City Council appoints new clerk, auditor
The council at its April 13 meeting gave its council clerk a raise.
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Statutory council again repeals other council’s ordinances
Nelsonville’s statutory-based city council continues to assert that it is the rightful city government.
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City talks expanding DORA, Porchfest street closure
Athens City Council may extend DORA to the West Side, and will decide next week on a street closure for the Porchfest finale.
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County commissioner’s intimidation charge dismissed
The court dismissed Charlie Adkins’ intimidation charge without prejudice, meaning it could be brought again.
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OU students plead not guilty to protest charges
Students, community members and faculty turned out to support the students during and after their arraignments, calling their arrests unjust.
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Outdoor rec council moves forward after Athens’ withdrawal
At their first meeting since Athens’ withdrawal, ORCA board members expressed optimism for the council of government’s future.
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Mayor pledges Saturday bus service — if income tax increase passes
Athens Mayor Steve Patterson told Athens City Council Monday night that he would seek to restore Saturday bus services if voters adopt a 0.2% income tax increase on May 5.
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State: Athens County JFS misspent over $4.6 million
Commissioner Lenny Eliason asked the state at a Monday meeting if the county could recoup $100,000 from a JFS contract with HAPCAP.
Athens income tax hike approved by 8 votes