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Ohio University confirms international students visas ‘changed’
The university declined to give the Independent more details on the number of students affected and the plan going forward.
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Athens council spars over events list
At its Monday meeting, Athens City Council also discussed upcoming construction projects on its west and east sides.
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Photo gallery: Veto Project 2025 protest
Area residents gathered Saturday afternoon to protest various policy changes made by the Trump administration including healthcare spending cuts, changes to foreign relations, public education cuts and more.
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Athens City Council 1st Ward candidates talk goals, West Side community
The at-large candidates, all Democrats, shared their thoughts on affordable housing, accessibility and more.
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Athens council takes dim view of retroactive building permit request
The out-of-town owner of a rental property wants the city to issue a special right-of-way permit for work that was completed last summer.
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Nelsonville city manager resigns after months on administrative leave
The council accepted former City Manager Tom Cangemi’s resignation at its meeting Monday night.
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Nelsonville advisory commission gnaws on ‘December problem’
A month-long gap pause in council meetings could stall city operations.
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Athens City Council considers sidewalks as part of roundabout
Sidewalks, as proposed for the SR 682/56 roundabout project scheduled for construction starting this summer, drew concern from two Athens City Council members during a related ordinance’s first reading on Monday.
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Chauncey sewer project expected to be complete by July
After decades of disrepair, Chauncey’s sewer system is finally getting an upgrade. The village expects to make further infrastructure improvements soon.
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New Athens County 911/EMA center opens
After years of development and a sales tax levy, a brand new Athens County 911/EMA center is set to open this month.