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Identities of Thanksgiving Day fire victims released
The Brown family is collecting donations to support funeral expenses for Thanksgiving Day fire victims.
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Equitas fall fest shows need for local LGBTQ+ health services, organizers say
Over 100 people attended Equitas Health’s first annual Gender-Affirming Fall Fest in Athens last week.
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Tolliver appointed permanent Nelsonville Police Department chief
After serving as interim police chief for nearly a year, Devon Tolliver is now permanent chief of the Nelsonville City Police Department. Plus, updates on the city’s proposed dog park.
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Athens County state reps mum on response to state Issues 1 and 2
As Ohio Republicans respond to the passage of state ballot issues on abortion and marijuana, Athens County state reps are staying quiet.
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Radio station changes continue as Athens loses third DJ
DJ Barticus’s departure marks the third loss of a local DJ on the airwaves within the year.
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Complete results of Nov. 7, 2023, general election
Athens County saw one of its highest off-year election turnouts in the 21st century on Tuesday, with 47.03% of registered voters participating.
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Athens County overwhelmingly approves state abortion, marijuana issues
Athens County approved both issues with among the widest margins in the state.
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Athens County passes emergency medical services levy
The levy passed with 62% of votes cast for the tax levy, according to unofficial results from the Athens County Board of Elections Tuesday night.
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Athens City Schools voters pass $24 million bond issue for new high school
The bond issue passed with 58% of voters in favor. This follows a $60.5 million bond issue voters passed for the district in 2018.
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Incumbents ousted, newcomers elected in Nelsonville City Council race
Newcomer Rita Nguyen and incumbents Nancy Sonick and Justin Booth defeated incumbents Tony Dunfee, Doug Childs and Dan Sherman in the city’s contested race.
