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Athens appeals plastic bag ban decision
The city has yet to put forward its full argument, but said it objects to a local judge’s decision granting summary judgment in the state’s favor.
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Court rules against Athens’ plastic bag ban; city to appeal (Updated)
The council voted at its meeting Monday night to appeal the local court’s Aug. 28 ruling that overturned the city’s ban on single-use plastic bags.
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Judge: Nelsonville council must consider ordinance on charter petition (Updated)
The city has appealed the order and requested a stay of the order. Another hearing is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 2.
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Nelsonville council case closes locally, but remains open before the state
The plaintiffs moved to dismiss their local complaints on Friday, May 3.
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Lawsuit against ex-Hocking College officer moves forward
Cecil Morrison shot and killed Nelsonville resident Michael Whitmer in 2021. He faces a wrongful death lawsuit.
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Stand down returns to provide resources for veterans, housing insecure
The annual Athens Area Stand Down will be held on Friday, Oct. 6.
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Former Athens housing authority director sentenced for multi-million dollar theft
Former Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority Director Jodi Rickard pleaded guilty to seven felony charges on Tuesday as part of a plea deal.
