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Another Nelsonville timeline: Year two of turmoil
We last left off with Glennda Tingle’s resignation on July 10, 2023. The council — and administration — have changed considerably since then.
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Concerned about waste services, construction, over 100 flood Athens City Council
Residents and business owners urged the city to join a council of governments for waste services and to reopen West Union Street to two-way traffic.
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Behind the scenes of Athens’ (in)action toward council of governments for waste services
Records show dissatisfaction from the public about the city’s lack of progress toward joining a council of governments, and hesitancy from officials.
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Nelsonville City Council reaches new heights of dysfunction
Nine people turned up to sit as the council, which legally comprises only seven members.
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Council of governments for solid waste services finds second member
Amesville makes the COG official.
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Athens mayor reports on Ukraine visit
Mayor Steve Patterson gave a detailed account of his eight-day visit to Ukraine at Monday’s city council meeting. Also, the city briefly touched on its Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia membership.
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Nelsonville City Council adopts (?) union contracts amidst legal questions
Nelsonville’s public service employees and firefighters have new contracts, but their approval by Nelsonville City Council Monday night was overshadowed by controversy within the council.
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Chauncey debates LGBTQ+ rights, Palestine ceasefire, housing
With numerous issues prompting contention among council and community members, Chauncey Village Council’s March meeting lasted three hours.
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Athens County March 19 primary election preview
More than 1,800 Athens County voters have cast their ballots in the March 19 presidential primary election thus far.
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Sunshine law compliance tricky for Athens County governments
When government isn’t your full-time job, officials say, it’s easy for things to slip through the cracks
