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Members of Nelsonville City Council, residents call for charter council president’s resignation
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Three members of Nelsonville City Council and two community members called for council president, Cameron Peck, to resign over his communications with residents. During citizens’ comments at the charter council’s Wednesday meeting, resident Lori Crook was one who expressed concern over what she described as “erratic, volatile, threatening, unethical, and…
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Statutory group pursues recall of charter council
The group who operate as a statutory council is seeking to recall offices for the council who meets at city hall.
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Athens’ share of county property tax to rise 12%
The allocation set by the county budget commission represents about 6% of the city’s expected general fund revenue in 2027.
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Candidate Q&A: Paul Cameron and Ohio House District 95
Democratic candidate Paul Cameron, of St. Clairsville, is running against Republican incumbent Ty Moore in the 2026 general election.
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Candidate Q&A: Ty Moore and Ohio House District 95
Incumbent Ty Moore, a Republican representing Caldwell, is seeking reelection and faces challenger Paul Cameron.
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Glouster Oral History Project digitizes village’s history
Maggi Gifford’s QR code trail shares history with residents and visitors.
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Athens council ponders recurring sewer rate increases
The city is considering a short-term sewer rate increase plan — rather than annual ordinances — for the next four to five years.
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Nelsonville council close to finalizing AI policy
Nelsonville’s charter government has been refining a new policy in a joint effort by city administration and council members.
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Athens City School District aims to make income tax levy permanent
The current 1% levy, which voters renewed nearly a decade ago, is set to expire at the end of 2028.
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City of Athens Halloween schedule for Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
October 31, 2026, will be filled with Halloween activities for the whole Athens community!