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Property tax reform bills offer relief, local officials express concern
The Ohio legislature is working to lower property taxes as multiple citizen groups call for the abolishment of property taxes.
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Crowd weighs in on Pledge of Allegiance at Athens City Council
Athens City Council on Tuesday saw a demonstration prior to the meeting organized by former state rep. Jay Edwards, of Nelsonville, who is currently running for state treasurer.
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Child support enforcement agency takes hit in JFS layoffs
Four of five positions set to be eliminated by Athens County Jobs and Family Services are in the county’s Child Support Enforcement Agency.
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Ohio Senator Brian Chavez faces ethics complaint over industry ties
A Washington County group argues Chavez failed to disclose financial interests and has used his position for personal gain.
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Statutory city council meets again in Nelsonville
The council held a brief meeting and long executive session at Hocking College on Monday.
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Nelsonville-York District Board of Education discusses House Bill 309
The board started 2026 with a meeting to discuss HB 309 and the 20-mill floor in place for Ohio schools.
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Precinct and polling location changes for Athens County beginning May 2026
Notices will be mailed out to all registered voters in these precincts/polling locations giving them the needed information regarding the changes that apply to them specifically.
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Nelsonville City Council operates amid vacancies, looming legal action
As the month of January moves forward, so does the governmental crisis for the city of Nelsonville.
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H2Ohio grants help city, county, state address road salting
The city continues to reduce use of road salt after receiving a grant last year from H2Ohio.
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An interview from ICE detention
Detained in an ICE facility, Victor Laverde Laguna alleges he and his brother Gregory Javier, who has Down syndrome, have experienced violence.
