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Recent state audit did not penalize Athens employees over 2024 scam (Updated)
Insurance covered about one-fourth of the $722,000 loss; the city is in mediation for a share of funds recovered by the bank.
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H2Ohio grants help city, county, state address road salting
The city continues to reduce use of road salt after receiving a grant last year from H2Ohio.
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Athens County 2025 in pictures
Our top photos from 2025.
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Athens County sees few contested city, village elections
The only contested city races are in Nelsonville; three villages have more than one candidate for mayor.
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Costly net frustrates Athens officials after OU closes driving range
The city spent $273k on netting to protect soccer players from errant golf balls from Ohio University’s now-defunct driving range.
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State approves transfer of 27 acres of The Ridges to developers
While developers say it may take a decade or longer, last week’s state approval advances plans to transform The Ridges into a mixed-used space, featuring hundreds of housing units.
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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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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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City weighs options for former Columbus Road fire station
Though still undecided, the City of Athens will likely use the building as storage space for the Athens County Major Crimes Unit.
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Expenditure on fire station to increase by nearly $1m following cyber theft
In addition to the nearly $722,000 lost to fraud, the City of Athens owes $210,000 for a parking lot, fitness court and art walk added to the project.
