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Nelsonville City Council president receives no confidence votes from city employees (Updated)
Two sets of Nelsonville city employees have filed votes of no confidence with their unions over conduct by City Council President Rita Nguyen — whose status on council is in question.
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Public officials respond to Athens’ ceasefire resolution
Public officials contacted by the Independent did not say they were taking local resolutions for a ceasefire in Gaza into account.
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Athens City Council passes ceasefire resolution for Israel’s war on Gaza
The ceasefire resolution, which passed 4-2, came in response to community pressure and against the advice of the city law office.
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Smith resigns from Nelsonville City Council
The council on Monday night also replaced its law director.
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Nelsonville auditor running for county treasurer
Incumbent Ric Wasserman has endorsed the Nelsonville auditor’s opponent in the county’s only contested Democratic Party primary election.
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Athens Law Dept. advises city council against Gaza ceasefire resolution
At least one member thinks the council should pass a resolution anyway. Local residents crowded city council Monday, prompting the discussion.
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Greg Smith set to leave Nelsonville council following settlement
Smith told the Independent Monday night that he plans to resign from council soon — once and for all — due to his health.
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Chauncey mayor kept out of county commissioner race
Incumbent Charlie Adkins now faces no opposition in primary or general elections.
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Ohio restricts transgender rights
Here’s how Athens County schools and healthcare providers are responding.
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Meet the candidates for Ohio House District 95
An Athens woman will challenge the Republican primary winner in November.
