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County residents share concerns with congressman’s staff in Albany (Updated)
Case workers with Rep. Troy Balderson’s office held office hours in Albany May 1. Many attendees were there to talk about policy, rather than seeking help accessing federal programs.
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Athens voters reject income tax hike proposal
Citing increased costs, the city asked voters to increase the municipal income tax from 1.95% to 2.25%. Voters resoundingly rejected that request.
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Nelsonville votes down Issue 4
The proposed charter amendment failed with 53.90% voting against it.
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Photo gallery: May primary election
Images from the May 6, 2025, primary election in Athens County.
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Nelsonville voters seek change through Issue 4
Whether voting yes or no, Nelsonville voters hope for a new age in their city government following the passage of Issue 23 in 2024.
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Ohio University confirms international students visas ‘changed’
The university declined to give the Independent more details on the number of students affected and the plan going forward.
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Photo gallery: Veto Project 2025 protest
Area residents gathered Saturday afternoon to protest various policy changes made by the Trump administration including healthcare spending cuts, changes to foreign relations, public education cuts and more.
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Athens City Council 1st Ward candidates talk goals, West Side community
The at-large candidates, all Democrats, shared their thoughts on affordable housing, accessibility and more.
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Meet the Albany residents pardoned over J6
President Donald Trump pardoned Elijah and Loru Yazdani-Isfehani on Jan. 20.
