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How we approach elections at the Athens County Independent
We’re on a mission to empower community engagement, including participating in democracy. Here’s how that applies to our election coverage.
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Board of elections denies protest against Nelsonville streets levy
Former councilman Greg Smith filed a protest against the city’s vote to place a renewal of the 5-year general maintenance levy.
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Micah McCarey to run for Ohio House District 95, filling candidate vacancy
The Democratic Party appointed Athens City Council member Micah McCarey to fill the vacancy left by candidate Lish Greiner’s withdrawal.
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A second Trump presidency is the stuff of nightmares
Trump’s plans for a second term would usher in “a new kind of authoritarian presidential order.” We must sound the alarm.
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Letters to the editor are a way to respond to turmoil
I have never understood how one person can totally whip into submission a huge swath of an electorate.
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Meet the candidates for Ohio House District 95
An Athens woman will challenge the Republican primary winner in November.
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Meet Ari Faber, the Athens Democrat running for Ohio Senate
The United Campus Ministry outreach director will face the winner of the Republican primary in the general election.
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Meet the candidates for Ohio House District 94
The March 19 primary ballot includes two Athens County residents.
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Voters should heed warnings about Trump
Listen to the Trump aides and employees and Republican party leaders who are speaking out about how dangerous he is.
