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The Athens Mayoral Election: How are the candidates voting?

Mia Kraus 10/31/23 Mia Kraus 10/31/23

The Athens Mayoral Election: How are the candidates voting?

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Krane and Patterson clash in Athens Mayoral Forum

Mia Kraus 10/5/23 Mia Kraus 10/5/23

Krane and Patterson clash in Athens Mayoral Forum

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Student Reps. Share Goals at Ohio U Student Senate’s First Meeting of the Year

Rachel Yount 9/8/23 Rachel Yount 9/8/23

Student Reps. Share Goals at Ohio U Student Senate’s First Meeting of the Year

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Student Senate hosts City Council at-large candidate forum

Zach Zimmerman (he/him) 10/4/21 Zach Zimmerman (he/him) 10/4/21

Student Senate hosts City Council at-large candidate forum

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At-large candidates talk transparency, short term rentals, local policing at forum

Zach Zimmerman 9/22/21 Zach Zimmerman 9/22/21

At-large candidates talk transparency, short term rentals, local policing at forum

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City Council discusses affordable housing, economic development

Anna Azallion 3/2/21 Anna Azallion 3/2/21

City Council discusses affordable housing, economic development

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Athens residents take action to investigate Athens policing

Alejandro Figueroa 12/22/20 Alejandro Figueroa 12/22/20

Athens residents take action to investigate Athens policing

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Demonstrators on Court brigade City Council Zoom meeting, Council deliberates towing restriction

Eric Boll 10/6/20 Eric Boll 10/6/20

Demonstrators on Court brigade City Council Zoom meeting, Council deliberates towing restriction

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Two demonstrations collide on Court Street

William Meyer 7/6/20 William Meyer 7/6/20

Two demonstrations collide on Court Street

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The Blue Wall

Tim Zelina 1/20/20 Tim Zelina 1/20/20

The Blue Wall

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Athens County voter turnout was low compared previous years

Zach Zimmerman 11/13/19 Zach Zimmerman 11/13/19

Athens County voter turnout was low compared previous years

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Patterson remains Athens mayor following landslide victory against Damon Krane

Cole Behrens 11/5/19 Cole Behrens 11/5/19

Patterson remains Athens mayor following landslide victory against Damon Krane

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Who’s funding the campaigns of Athens candidates

Nolan Cramer 11/1/19 Nolan Cramer 11/1/19

Who’s funding the campaigns of Athens candidates

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Athens tenants air grievances at a town hall

Eric Boll 10/22/19 Eric Boll 10/22/19

Athens tenants air grievances at a town hall

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Key takeaways from the Athens mayoral and council debate

Tim Zelina 10/18/19 Tim Zelina 10/18/19

Key takeaways from the Athens mayoral and council debate

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How candidates Damon Krane and Ellie Hamrick got your phone number

Delaney Murray 10/11/19 Delaney Murray 10/11/19

How candidates Damon Krane and Ellie Hamrick got your phone number

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Five takeaways: Athens mayoral forum with Mayor Patterson, challenger Damon Krane

Zach Zimmerman 9/25/19 Zach Zimmerman 9/25/19

Five takeaways: Athens mayoral forum with Mayor Patterson, challenger Damon Krane

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City Council increases penalty for landlords who violate housing laws

Cole Behrens 9/17/19 Cole Behrens 9/17/19

City Council increases penalty for landlords who violate housing laws

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Athens County Democratic Party kicks off campaign for incumbent mayor, candidates

Zach Zimmerman 9/17/19 Zach Zimmerman 9/17/19

Athens County Democratic Party kicks off campaign for incumbent mayor, candidates

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Mayoral candidate accuses City Council of co-opting housing reform initiative

Cole Behrens 9/4/19 Cole Behrens 9/4/19

Mayoral candidate accuses City Council of co-opting housing reform initiative

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Campus

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Skye Tafoya’s Ul’nigid’ – The basket book that carries stories

Skye Tafoya’s Ul’nigid’ – The basket book that carries stories

Student Senate meets to address Parliamentary Procedure and conclude resolutions for new members

Student Senate meets to address Parliamentary Procedure and conclude resolutions for new members

Man banned from Ohio U campuses after terroristic threats

Man banned from Ohio U campuses after terroristic threats

Hasan Kwame Jeffries; “Why the Constitution Won’t Save Us from Ourselves”

Hasan Kwame Jeffries; “Why the Constitution Won’t Save Us from Ourselves”

Java and Justice: OUPD, Women’s Center celebrates National Police Women’s Day

Java and Justice: OUPD, Women’s Center celebrates National Police Women’s Day

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Local group asks Athens City Council to support Ohio Issue One

Local group asks Athens City Council to support Ohio Issue One

Athens Disabilities Commission proposes ADA lawsuit if legislation demands are not met

Athens Disabilities Commission proposes ADA lawsuit if legislation demands are not met

Athens City Council discusses response to tension in Springfield, hears disability rights advocates

Athens City Council discusses response to tension in Springfield, hears disability rights advocates

Plastic bag ban deemed violation of state law

Plastic bag ban deemed violation of state law

RELEASE: SE Ohio Foodbank Hosts Food Distribution for Athens County Residents

RELEASE: SE Ohio Foodbank Hosts Food Distribution for Athens County Residents