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Mayor’s zoning board reappointee resigns amid controversy (Updated)
Weeks of controversy have surrounded the mayor’s attempted reappointment of an Athens landlord to the Board of Zoning appeals.
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Ohio Senator may face lawsuit over injection well issues
An oil and gas producer settled with the state for cleanup costs associated with environmental damages caused partly by Ohio Senator Brian Chavez’s injection well company. The producer is now weighing a lawsuit against Chavez’s company.
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Democrats questioned signers of candidate petition challenging Adkins (Updated)
Although candidate petitions are public record and it’s legal to contact signatories, backers of Jon Rose said the queries felt intrusive and discouraging.
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District’s new solid waste management plan increases fees to maintain programs
The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District is in the process of seeking approval from 41 political subdivisions in Athens and Hocking counties for its updated waste management plan.
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Commissioners candidates talk county issues at voter forum
Incumbent Charlie Adkins and political newcomer Jon Rose addressed Athens County voters at a forum on Sept. 24.
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Nelsonville government change could be delayed by years, attorney says
If the state sues over procedural problems, implementation of changes to Nelsonville city government could be on hold for up to three years.
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Treasurer candidates largely agree on issues
Democrat Taylor Sappington and independent write-in candidate Dawn Deputy participated in a forum on Oct. 3.
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Officials warn of potential pitfalls of abolishing Nelsonville city charter
Issue 23, an initiative to abolish the city charter, was the topic of a special meeting of Nelsonville City Council Monday night.
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Business owner raises questions about Uptown street closures
Cool Digs owner Sara Quoia said that Uptown streets have been closed multiple times this year without council’s approval.
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Council of governments absorbs local recycling center
Here’s where things stand for the recycling center, now that its assets and employees have officially become part of the Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal.
