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Elections director engaged in nepotism, Ohio Ethics Commission said
The 2022 settlement with Debra Quivey is the only Athens County OEC investigation that resulted in a settlement over the past five years.
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My Sister’s Paws provides shelter for women and their pets
The program helps survivors of domestic violence overcome a common barrier to seeking shelter: not wanting to leave pets behind.
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Athens City Council tables 2025 budget ordinance; income tax hike moves forward
Questions about projected revenue halted progress on the budget, while administration absences prevented a possible amendment to the proposed income tax hike.
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Athens council continues proposed income tax hike discussion
A former state rep says the increase would be a large burden on wage-earners; a councilman questioned the city’s plans for additional revenue.
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Athens City Council members spar over ORCA membership ordinance
Jessica Thomas and Alan Swank traded barbs after Thomas proposed amending the ordinance to reduce the required budget reserve threshold.
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Mayor’s office proposes Athens income tax increase
The administration says the city needs to raise the income tax to 2.25% to offset lower income tax withholding from Ohio University.
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Finger-pointing frenzy: $700k in damages and no one taking the blame
As lawsuits stack up, insurance battles intensify over who will pay for the costly fire-training exercise gone wrong at QuidelOrtho’s building on East State Street.
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Paving brick-lined streets would retire Athens character
Over the past several months concerns were raised, by me and others.
