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Nelsonville Dog Park now open
A series of planned improvements will soon provide new ways to play for dogs and their human companions.
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Summer construction in Athens County
A look at local road and infrastructure construction for summer 2026.
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: June 15, 2026
Athens City Council recently adopted these ordinances.
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Council considers meeting rules, formalizes America250 events
Athens City Council covered numerous topics in the final meeting before its annual July recess.
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Nelsonville discusses treasurer vacancy problems
With no treasurer, $4.2 million of the city’s budget is not actively being invested. The council will have to decide on the auditor investing into STAR Ohio.
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Former JFS director waives right to speedy trial
The decision will push back Jean Demosky’s trial on charges related to alleged mismanagement of organizational finances.
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Baileys Trail org in jeopardy
A bill awaiting the governor’s signature would strip at least $750,000 in state funding from the council that manages the Baileys Trail System.
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Chauncey keeps LGBTQ, renter protections, repeals Palestine resolution
Mayor Frank Campbell called for order during the meeting three times after tense arguments between members of the public and council.
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Athens City Council recently adopted ordinances: June 8, 2026
Athens City Council recently adopted these ordinances.
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Appellate court doesn’t rule on Nelsonville governments (Updated)
Citing a lack of jurisdiction, the court said it couldn’t decide which government rules because of a tangential legal question.
