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Sidewalk repairs, signal adjustments will improve safety
Implementing these solutions will enhance the walkability of our city and ensure safety and accessibility for pedestrians.
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Inside Courts: The Athens plastic bag ban
In this new series, retired judge Tom Hodson makes legal proceedings and the law understandable. First up: Athens’ plastic bag ban.
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Capital budget dedicates over $7.2 million to Athens County (Updated)
The state has set aside funding for a variety of causes.
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Mayor’s trip to Ukraine cost around $2,000
The funds for Mayor Steve Patterson’s February visit to Athens’ sister city came from the mayor’s travel budget.
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The Pub celebrates 50 years of food, friends and festivity on Court Street
Past and current ‘Pub rats’ will join Saturday’s street party celebration, which coincides with the Athens Summer Concert Series.
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Inaugural Porchfest brings music to neighborhood
Enjoy 20 musical acts this Sunday at homes and businesses across the Near Eastside neighborhood.
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Athens City Council authorizes mayor to join council of governments for solid waste
At Monday’s meeting, city council also revisited discussions on tobacco and cannabis rezoning and renewing the city’s membership in the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia.
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Emergency cooling station at Athens Community Center
Due to anticipated high temperatures, the Athens Community Center is being designated as an emergency cooling station beginning June 17-23.
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Athens City Council members talk cannabis zoning
At Monday’s meetings, Athens City Council committees addressed recommendations on tobacco and cannabis zoning and adjusting the payment structure for two municipal court employees, which would help the city’s struggling general fund.
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Athens on track to renew recreation council membership, pay later
At Monday’s meeting, city council also discussed an ordinance to join the new Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal Council of Governments and the city’s partnership with the Strong Cities Network.