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Athens council approves final payment for Stimson fire station
Council member Michael Wood abstained on first vote in protest of the inclusion of $210,000 for add-ons that weren’t submitted to council for approval.
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Athens council approves $5M for public safety training facility
In its last meeting before a summer recess, the council passed several ordinances on third readings.
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Planning commission receives public input on zoning proposals
The City of Athens Planning Commission’s public input meeting discussed the future of Columbus Road, Lancaster Street and Columbia Avenue.
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Athens council takes major step toward Hooper Street housing project
Council discussed adding nearly $2.2 million to the budget of a public safety training facility for water and sewer and to extend Kenny Drive to Elliotsville Road.
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Warden, shelter struggle to capture Wilson, the ‘Taco Bell dog’
The public is urged not to feed the stray dog living near Taco Bell on East State Street so authorities can capture him and find him a good home.
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Photo gallery: Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery grand reopening
The Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery hosted its grand reopening on June 5.
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Council advances final fire station payment, hears housing project opposition
Athens City Council on Monday discussed its final payment to Pepper Construction following the theft of its intended final payment in November 2024. The council also held a public hearing for a proposed rezoning on Hooper Street in relation to a proposed housing project.
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Athens County EMA seeks disaster relief funding for storm damage
The Ohio Emergency Management Agency visited several southeast Ohio counties to inspect damage caused by recent storms.
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Photo gallery: Athena Cinema 110th anniversary
The 110th anniversary of the Athena Cinema featured snacks, signable posters and a showing of “Cinema Paradiso.”
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Tattoo Motel fosters queer community in Athens
The tattoo shop on Richland Avenue ensures that both artists and clients have a place to express themselves without fear.
