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Nelsonville likely to hold costly special election in transition to mayoral government
The city is unlikely to resolve key questions before the next, previously scheduled election because Nelsonville City Council has struggled to fill an advisory commission to implement the city’s transition.
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City, nonprofit partner to open emergency warming center
The Gathering Place will use the former firehouse on Columbus Road as an emergency warming shelter.
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Amy Renner resigns as Chauncey mayor
Village council president Tammy Hawk will serve as mayor until a successor is chosen in the November 2025 election.
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State auditor issued guidance on email scams in April
The bulletin’s warning that public employees could be held liable if they failed to heed its guidance could affect the city of Athens.
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Nelsonville city charter question headed to Ohio Supreme Court
Residents and council members alike are uncertain what an appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court would mean for Issue 23 and the city of Nelsonville.
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Athens City Council approves income tax increase
Over commenters’ objections, council voted to put the tax hike on the May ballot. An Uptown business owner said Union Street construction could force her to close up shop.
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Athens sets 2025 appropriations, moves income tax proposal ahead
City council members disagreed on the relationship between 2025 spending and a proposed 15% income tax hike that could go before voters in May 2025.
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South siders decry proposed affordable housing project
Property owners near the proposed project on Pomeroy Road cited concerns over lack of input, potential flooding and lowered property values.
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Athens moves to freeze assets after electronic theft of $722k
The city has sued to freeze an account where it sent a payment it thought was for the firm that built the Stimson Avenue fire HQ.
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Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority sells former director’s home
Proceeds from the sale will go toward the $2.3 million the agency is owed by Jodi Rickard.
