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Commissioner, why withhold compassion for struggling people?
Is the county commission so dysfunctional that a single member can sell off county property, especially after agreeing to providing space to a nonprofit?
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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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Adkins took the low road with post-election press conference
Petty and self-serving, the Tuesday press conference showed that the only thing worse than a sore loser is a sore winner.
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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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For the good of democracy, Athens Dems need to stop playing politics
For as long as most of us can remember, that power in Athens County has lain with the Democratic Party. After every general election, local Dems proudly point to the little blue dot in a sea of red on maps showing election results. The Athens County Republican Party, on the other hand, is essentially nonexistent…
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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.
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Board of elections certifies independent candidate for commissioners race
Independent candidate Jon Rose will compete against Democratic incumbent Charlie Adkins for Athens County Commissioner.
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Chauncey mayor kept out of county commissioner race
Incumbent Charlie Adkins now faces no opposition in primary or general elections.
