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Sculpture dedicated during community center 25th anniversary event
The sculpture was created by an Athens High School art teacher in collaboration with her students and local residents.
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Athens Planning Commission proposes zoning changes on north side
The proposed changes would affect properties along North Lancaster Street, Second Street, Columbia Avenue and Columbus Road.
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Athens scraps proposed reduction in urban canopy requirements
The city administration is still working to remove regulatory authority from the Shade Tree Commission, which commission members and some city residents fear will benefit developers.
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Refinancing swimming pool bonds could save Athens hundreds of thousands
Athens City Council voted to refinance $4.9 million in bonds for the new pool at a lower interest rate.
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Chauncey event engages candidates and community
The League of Women Voters of Athens County roundtable event Oct. 6 parked discussion among Chauncey mayoral candidates and a Dover Township trustee candidate.
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Glouster roundtable event engages mayoral, board of education candidates (Updated)
Two mayoral candidates and three school board candidates attended a roundtable-style forum at a League of Women Voters of Athens County event Tuesday night.
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Ohio Supreme Court upholds rejection of Nelsonville election case
The court denied the city’s second motion for reconsideration in its case involving the repeal of Issue 23 and removal of statutory races from the Nov. 4 general election ballot.
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Athens council confirms Conestoga hut support over law director advice
Athens Law Director Lisa Eliason said an ordinance allowing temporary shelters at The Gathering Place constitutes spot zoning.
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Newly appointed council member resigns from Nelsonville City Council
Council President Gregg Clement announced during Monday’s meeting that newly appointed council member Wesley Henderson has resigned.
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Costly net frustrates Athens officials after OU closes driving range
The city spent $273k on netting to protect soccer players from errant golf balls from Ohio University’s now-defunct driving range.
