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ORCA dues, shared-use path questioned following income tax failure
Athens City Council member Alan Swank brought up the failure in discussions of the city’s support for ORCA and a project on Columbus Road.
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Geoscientist says landslides like Joneswood Drive’s are common in Appalachia
Daniel Sturmer, an associate professor of geosciences at University of Cincinnati, answered questions about the nature of landslides and slippages.
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City official says ‘online media’ hindered cyber theft investigation
It is wonderfully convenient for officials to point the finger at us rather than own up to their own failures.
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Athens council takes dim view of retroactive building permit request
The out-of-town owner of a rental property wants the city to issue a special right-of-way permit for work that was completed last summer.
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Athens City Council considers sidewalks as part of roundabout
Sidewalks, as proposed for the SR 682/56 roundabout project scheduled for construction starting this summer, drew concern from two Athens City Council members during a related ordinance’s first reading on Monday.
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We’re tired of waiting for accessible crosswalks, City of Athens
When people choose to hear only what they want to hear, it becomes an endless circular argument that wastes precious time.
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Five city deer harvested through pilot program
The city of Athens pilot deer hunt harvested five deer and provided valuable data for the future of program.
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Open house showcases proposed neighborhood corridor overlay zones
The city is involving the public early in their new planning project, which would add specific code requirements to guide future development in certain neighborhoods.
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Pomeroy Landing opponents provide task force report
Athens City Council’s meeting on Monday, Feb. 3 was dominated by a public hearing on a request for a zoning change by a Columbus-based developer for a proposed affordable housing project on the city’ south side.
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Residents, officials discuss small business challenges at town hall
The public forum encouraged discussion among Athens business owners, residents and officials.
