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Property tax reform bills offer relief, local officials express concern

By Eric Boll ● Government ● January 22, 2026

The Ohio legislature is working to lower property taxes as multiple citizen groups call for the abolishment of property taxes.

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Former auditor’s office employee pleads guilty to felony charges

By Keri Johnson & Dani Kington ● Courts ● February 26, 2025

A former Athens County Auditor’s office employee has pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges as part of an agreement with the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office.

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Local governments maintain status quo for state tax revenue

By Keri Johnson ● Government ● November 20, 2024

Athens County’s formula for distributing its share of the Local Government Fund will remain unchanged for the next five years.

Former Athens County Auditor’s Office employee charged with theft in office

By Dani Kington ● Government ● September 18, 2024

Former Deputy Auditor Kristen Andrews faces two third-degree felony charges.

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Solid waste district parcel fee met with mixed feedback (Updated)

By Keri Johnson ● Government ● July 11, 2024

Public hearings in Athens and Nelsonville saw mixed feelings from the public on the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District’s proposed $24 annual parcel fee to underwrite its operations.

Second medical marijuana dispensary set to open in Athens

By Keri Johnson ● Culture ● April 20, 2023

In May 2022, the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy issued a provisional dispensary license to Big Perm’s LLC, set to operate at 544 Richland Avenue.

Official Athens County election results show reduced voter turnout

By Dani Kington ● Politics ● December 14, 2022

A lower percentage of Athens County voters participated in the 2022 election than in the last midterms, according to official election results. The results confirmed the election victory of incumbent Athens County Auditor Jill Thompson.