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Plans revealed for SR 682/56 roundabout construction
Athens City Council discussed that project Monday night along with a makeover of the northern end of Uptown and this year’s street closures.
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Nelsonville law director suggests appointing plaintiffs in lawsuit against city to fill council seats
With a looming deadline to fill vacant seats and no applications for them, City Law Director Jonathan Robe suggested appointing two residents who are suing the city over council positions.
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Athens County Board of Elections replaces Democrat member
The board of elections also appointed director and deputy director at its organizational meeting on Wednesday.
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Meet the Albany residents pardoned over J6
President Donald Trump pardoned Elijah and Loru Yazdani-Isfehani on Jan. 20.
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Athens City Council unanimously approves ‘safe haven’ resolution
Athens City Council on Monday unanimously approved resolutions regarding gender-affirming care in Athens, and tax-exempt municipal bonds.
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Council considers ‘safe haven’ resolution for trans/nonbinary healthcare
The council is considering a resolution brought forward by an Ohio University student group. It is also considering a resolution to support the federal tax exemption of municipal bonds.
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No applicants seek vacant Nelsonville council seats yet
The council has not received any letters of interest to fill two vacant seats, following the resignations of Tony Dunfee and Justin Booth. Letters must be submitted by March 3.
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Mid-Ohio Valley group blends religion, politics to affect policy in Ohio and West Virginia
From the Tea Party to Trump, the MOVCAC mixes religion and politics to inform its members’ activism.
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Photo gallery: ‘Divest from Death’ protest
The Athens Justice Coalition launched its “Divest from Death” campaign on Wednesday, Feb. 26 with a protest outside Cutler Hall on Ohio University’s campus.
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Former auditor’s office employee pleads guilty to felony charges
A former Athens County Auditor’s office employee has pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges as part of an agreement with the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office.