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Court rules against Athens’ plastic bag ban; city to appeal (Updated)
The council voted at its meeting Monday night to appeal the local court’s Aug. 28 ruling that overturned the city’s ban on single-use plastic bags.
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Nelsonville council to establish ballot initiative procedures
The council’s lengthy meeting included a stipend for the acting city manager and another settlement payment involving Greg Smith.
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New fire station should be ready in October; bike path now open
Problems with steel delivery delayed work on the Stimson Avenue station, which includes a boat launch and public facilities.
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Athens City Council OKs amended cannabis and tobacco zoning ordinance
Mayor Steve Patterson’s ‘sense of urgency’ spurred the council to amend and pass the ordinance in one sitting, rather than send the ordinance back to first reading.
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Board of elections denies protest against Nelsonville streets levy
Former councilman Greg Smith filed a protest against the city’s vote to place a renewal of the 5-year general maintenance levy.
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Athens County prosecutor handed off personal connection’s DV case
Keller Blackburn said he was overly familiar with “the truthfulness of the parties involved” in Bryan Wharton’s domestic violence case.
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Prosecutor says personal knowledge didn’t affect investigation
He said personal knowledge played a role in an offer of immunity made during the investigation, however.
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Athens County prosecutor implicated a personal connection in drug case
The woman was identified in indictments but has not been charged. A special prosecutor was assigned to handle the case — eventually.
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Athens County prosecutor’s actions ethically dubious, experts say
Experts question Keller Blackburn’s personal ties to an investigation’s subject. The investigation has been cited in her divorce.
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Nelsonville council puts city manager on administrative leave
The council unanimously voted following an executive session Tuesday to place City Manager Tom Cangemi on paid administrative leave indefinitely, pending an external investigation, “based on allegations of misconduct.”
