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Playground equipment purchase draws scrutiny
A proposal to buy new playground equipment at the community center drew pushback and support at Athens City Council’s May 18 meeting.
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Athens passes income tax increase by 10 votes
The 0.2% income tax increase will go into effect next tax year.
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Athens chatbot helps some users, frustrates others
In its first year, the chatbot responded to thousands of prompts, assisting users with mixed reliability.
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Group seeks historic designation for Lasher Hall
The proposed museum would include exhibits, galleries, artist studios, a library and archive, a gift shop and bookstore, and a cafe.
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Waste district director to lead recycling center, too
The Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal director resigned amid the organization’s merger with the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District.
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Uptown park damaged by city utility project
The park will require “comprehensive restoration,” Athens City Council member Alan Swank, 4th Ward, said Monday.
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Primary election issues to be decided by provisional ballots
Levy issues, including the city of Athens income tax, cannot be decided until provisional ballots have been counted.
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New polling locations for 2026 elections
The Athens County Board of Elections consolidated precincts and moved precincts to new voting locations to better use public funds.
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Nelsonville discusses pool, fire truck maintenance
The city’s aquatic center is closed indefinitely as the city searches for short- and long-term solutions for its residents.
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Nelsonville City Council welcomes new clerk, auditor (Updated)
The council at its April 13 meeting gave its council clerk a raise.