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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.
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Council considers meeting rules, formalizes America250 events
Athens City Council covered numerous topics in the final meeting before its annual July recess.
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Baileys Trail org in jeopardy
A bill awaiting the governor’s signature would strip at least $750,000 in state funding from the council that manages the Baileys Trail System.
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Photo gallery: 2026 Athens Pride Fest
The Independent captured moments from the 2026 Athens Pride Fest parade and street fair.
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Council discusses playground equipment, America 250 celebration (Updated)
Athens City Council continued to discuss replacing and renovating playground equipment at its meeting Monday.
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Hecht retires as Athens City Auditor
City Treasurer Josh Thomas will serve as auditor until a permanent replacement is appointed by the Athens County Democratic Party.
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Athens passes income tax increase by 10 votes
The 0.2% income tax increase will go into effect next tax year.
