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Thank you for passing the senior services levy
We are incredibly grateful for Athens County’s support of the levy that funds Meals on Wheels.
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Anti-gerrymandering ballot initiative returns democracy to the people
Gerrymandering removes any incentive for a political party to improve its policies and candidates, and therefore leads to poor choices for the voters.
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Spjeldnes’ letter on ceasefire resolution included contested information
This is not to say that no atrocities were committed by Hamas, but the most spectacular and repeated incidents were fabrications.
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It’s time for Nelsonville’s political circus to move on
Council is driven by faction, with blocs of members voting against one another seemingly out of spite. Y’all need to get along and get back to governing.
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Incumbent endorses Clodfelter for treasurer
To the editor: Next week’s Democratic primary election features only one local race but it is a race of critical importance to Athens County voters. The primary for Athens County Treasurer is being contested by two local Democrats. I believe Beth Clodfelter is clearly the best choice. She is an accomplished professional with a couple…
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State laws, local officials could do more to promote open government
Without a mechanism to enforce our sunshine laws, Ohioans must rely on the courts — and that’s a problem.
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Hamas attacks did not occur in a vacuum
The events of October 7th are a result of 75 years of occupation. It is time to stop blaming the victims.
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Israeli Cease Fire Resolution and Athens City
Some wonder why I was one of the two (out of six) Athens City Council members who voted against the recent controversial resolution. Others thanked me for my decision.
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Seventh grader seeks presidency of Nelsonville-York Middle School student council
To the editor: My name is Zach Hockman. I am proud to announce I am running for Nelsonville York Middle School Student Council and I am seeking the office of president. Here is some information about me: Zach Hockman is a current 7th grader who is running for Nelsonville York Middle School Student Council President…
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Meals on Wheels driver urges support for senior services levy
To the editor: As a Meals On Wheels driver, I have seen firsthand how important this program is to seniors in our county. There is a great need for meals for the elderly or home-bound individuals, not just for food security but also for their health and safety. Often, the Meals on Wheels driver is…
