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Athens County needs a park dedicated to veterans
We need a place for veterans, current service members, and their families and friends to reflect on the sacrifices made for our freedom.
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Forum promotes the creation of an Athens County Park District
Athens County residents listened to presentations from Ohio park district officials and local organizations promoting the creation of a county park district.
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County commissioners decline to pay lowered outdoor rec council dues
One of the commissioners plans to negotiate with the council over this year’s dues payment to maintain a seat at the table, but it’s unlikely the commissioners would pay next year’s dues either.
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Re-elected county commissioner pushes back against ‘unfair’ media coverage
At a press conference, Charlie Adkins responded to allegations about the county’s management of its emergency medical service — and said he “couldn’t afford” to protest his opponent’s candidacy.
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Brief investigation finds EMS employee did not violate Hatch Act
The employee was suspended after criticizing county EMS work conditions at a press conference held by a former county commissioner candidate.
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Incumbent commissioner, Nelsonville city auditor take county offices
Only two local offices were contested; multiple Democratic incumbents coasted to victory unopposed on Tuesday night.
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County employee under investigation after press conference appearance
An Athens County EMS employee — now on leave — spoke about working conditions at an Oct. 24 press conference organized by independent county commissioner candidate Jon Rose.
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Commissioners split on outdoor rec council; city likely to renew support
A reduction in Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia membership fees has revived the question of 2024 support – but the county seems unlikely to pay amid budgetary and “personality” issues.
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Democrats questioned signers of candidate petition challenging Adkins (Updated)
Although candidate petitions are public record and it’s legal to contact signatories, backers of Jon Rose said the queries felt intrusive and discouraging.
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Commissioners candidates talk county issues at voter forum
Incumbent Charlie Adkins and political newcomer Jon Rose addressed Athens County voters at a forum on Sept. 24.
