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Nelsonville recognizes young lifeguard for saving small child (Updated)
Nelsonville City Council adopted a resolution Monday night to recognize a young lifeguard for her heroism.
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Chauncey establishes protections for LGBTQ+ residents, low income renters
The ordinance’s passage followed months of debate.
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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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Another Nelsonville timeline: Year two of turmoil
We last left off with Glennda Tingle’s resignation on July 10, 2023. The council — and administration — have changed considerably since then.
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Council of governments for solid waste services finds second member
Amesville makes the COG official.
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Athens mayor reports on Ukraine visit
Mayor Steve Patterson gave a detailed account of his eight-day visit to Ukraine at Monday’s city council meeting. Also, the city briefly touched on its Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia membership.
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State laws, local officials could do more to promote open government
Without a mechanism to enforce our sunshine laws, Ohioans must rely on the courts — and that’s a problem.
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Changes afoot for Athens trash services
2024 will bring increased trash bills and new trash cans to nearly 5,000 Athens residents.
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Officials eye solid waste solution as nonprofit shrinks operations
Athens’ contract with Rumpke could kill Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers, Inc. A council of governments could offer a solution to keep waste hauling in local hands.

