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Alexander eyes second try at income tax renewal
The tax, which expires in 2024, generated $2.2 million for the district in the 2022–23 tax year.
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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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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.
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Athens mayor Steve Patterson easily wins third term
Challenger Damon Krane lost to incumbent mayor Steve Patterson 81.05% to 18.95%, according to unofficial results.
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What is abortion? Real talk about Issue 1
When opponents lie about a proposed amendment, people are voting out of fears over language or interpretations that do not exist.
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Voters to decide on $24 million Athens City Schools bond issue
For the second time in six years, district residents will decide whether to pass a multimillion-dollar bond issue for Athens City Schools.
