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Ohio Supreme Court clears ballot language for state Issue 1
The Ohio Supreme Court let stand ballot language that will describe Issue 1 as requiring gerrymandering, when the proposal is intended to do the opposite.
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Ohio one of states targeted as Democrats fight for Senate majority
Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown is one of the beneficiaries of a $25 million, 10-state effort by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
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Register or update your voter registration by October 7
The League of Women Voters of Athens County encourages every eligible voter to register, to learn about candidates and ballot issues, and to vote.
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Nelsonville council discusses jail foot traffic
Residents say they fear their personal safety as a result of former inmates from the regional jail walking Riverside Drive when stranded without a ride upon release.
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Local activists protest senator’s support for Israel during fundraiser
The demonstration lasted for several hours amid Sen. Sherrod Brown’s Aug. 28 fundraiser at the Athens County Country Club.
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Athens to allow deer hunting on select properties
A select number of bow hunters will be allowed to harvest deer from 13 different city properties as part of an effort to control the local deer population.
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Court rules against Athens’ plastic bag ban; city to appeal (Updated)
The council voted at its meeting Monday night to appeal the local court’s Aug. 28 ruling that overturned the city’s ban on single-use plastic bags.
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Nelsonville council to establish ballot initiative procedures
The council’s lengthy meeting included a stipend for the acting city manager and another settlement payment involving Greg Smith.
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New fire station should be ready in October; bike path now open
Problems with steel delivery delayed work on the Stimson Avenue station, which includes a boat launch and public facilities.
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Athens City Council OKs amended cannabis and tobacco zoning ordinance
Mayor Steve Patterson’s ‘sense of urgency’ spurred the council to amend and pass the ordinance in one sitting, rather than send the ordinance back to first reading.
