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OU jettisoned diversity division staff along with their programs
Unlike some other universities, Ohio University did not seek to reassign employees affected by the state-mandated closure of DEI programs.
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Sale of two city-owned homes touches off debate
Three council members said Monday night that those living in the homes are exemplary of affordable housing that works in Athens.
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Ohio Supreme Court dismisses Nelsonville case to remove ballot positions
The Ohio Supreme Court dismissed a case filed by Nelsonville to remove already-approved positions from the ballot in the November general election.
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Ohio foundations step up to fund LGBTQ+ college services shut down by SB1
Portage, Athens county foundations provide new outlets of support for the Kent State and Ohio University communities.
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Nelsonville City Council appoints new auditor, treasurer, council member
The council sought to fill the seats of city officials caused by two recent resignations and the opening of a position at the beginning of next month.
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Nelsonville files to stop elections to statutory offices (Updated)
Three days after city council repealed Issue 23, the City of Nelsonville filed suit to remove races for statutory-based offices from the November general election ballot.
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Athens City Council discusses hiking fees – and adding some new ones
The city also plans to sell two homes to the Athens Municipal Housing Authority and return the parking garage to a ticket-and-gate system.
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Nelsonville City Council repeals Issue 23 (Updated)
The council voted to repeal an issue passed by voters that was in the process of making-over the city’s government.
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Athens council moves forward on funding for roundabout, bathrooms, fire station
City council discussed funding for the SR 682 roundabout and extra restrooms at West State Street Park, as well as the final cost of the new fire station.
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Local nonprofit apparently fired longtime employee over Palestine activism
Nancy Epling was terminated from Passion Works over accusations of religious discrimination, apparently related to her activism against Israel’s war on Gaza.