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Incoming ACEnet director aims to connect local businesses, resources
Adam Kody, operations director at ACEnet, is set to become the organization’s new executive director.
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Mayor: We’re taking action after Aug. 11 floods in Athens
On Monday, Mayor Steve Patterson explained how his administration is responding to last week’s flooding.
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Construction paused at affordable housing development
As recently as June, the developers of Avanelle Crossing on Hooper Road were projecting a mid-fall start for the proposed 60-unit project.
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Board of elections sets issues for November ballot
The Athens County Board of Elections rejected three issues, including a ballot referendum on Nelsonville sewer rates.
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Southeast Ohio swamped by series of thunderstorms (Updated)
The Hocking was expected to crest at 20.6 feet Thursday afternoon. The region remains under a flood watch until Friday evening.
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Athens City Council discusses annual sewer rate increase
Athens City Council Committee of the Whole discussed Monday city fees and penalties — including a proposed 4% increase in sewer rates, starting next year.
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Athens adopts temporary data center moratorium
Athens City Council Monday on emergency adopted a one-year moratorium on data centers, with the option to extend.
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Ohio Battalion returns home from Car for Ukraine trip
The 10-person team hosted a presentation on their experience driving trucks across Europe to Ukrainian troops.
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County looking for ways to remove logjam on Hocking
A logjam on the Currier Street bike bridge in Athens has local officials worried about damage to the bridge and nearby railroad.
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Behind the scenes of turmoil at the outdoor rec council
A new series explains how a rift grew between Athens Mayor Steve Patterson and the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia.
