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Athens considers streetlight ‘municipalization’ move
City council also heard presentations on neighborhood corridor overlay zones and the county land bank.
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Lobbying firm key to conflict at outdoor rec council
ORCA’s current board chair said ‘real tension’ began with a disputed contract with a lobbying firm closely tied to Athens Mayor Steve Patterson.
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Mount Zion brings flooding concerns before city council (Updated)
Representatives from the center said future flood damage is preventable, but only if the city makes repairs and updates.
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Proposed meter fine hike axed after business objections
Multiple Uptown business owners told the council that increasing parking meter fines would negatively impact employees and customers.
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Athens council talks flood mitigation plans
Business and homeowners told members of Athens City Council how flooding has affected their lives.
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Mayor: We’re taking action after Aug. 11 floods in Athens
On Monday, Mayor Steve Patterson explained how his administration is responding to last week’s flooding.
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Athens City Council discusses annual sewer rate increase
Athens City Council Committee of the Whole discussed Monday city fees and penalties — including a proposed 4% increase in sewer rates, starting next year.
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Lawmaker, Athens mayor spoke before near-outdoor rec cut
Rep. Kevin Ritter says a talk with Steve Patterson led him to reconsider state funding for the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia.
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Outdoor rec board never OK’d mayor’s plan for state funds
The board discussed using the funds to support the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia’s general operations, recordings show.
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Governor vetoes outdoor rec funding cut (Updated)
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said the funding cut “would unnecessarily harm” economic development in Appalachian Ohio.