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Short-term rental permits, solar energy, mutual aid agreements and threatened litigation at Athens City Council

Madeline Harden 11/8/22 Madeline Harden 11/8/22

Short-term rental permits, solar energy, mutual aid agreements and threatened litigation at Athens City Council

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A look back at Athens’ declaration of racism as a public health crisis

Izzy Keller 1/13/22 Izzy Keller 1/13/22

A look back at Athens’ declaration of racism as a public health crisis

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All three Democratic candidates appear at Student Senate Democratic town hall

Audrianna Wilde 10/28/21 Audrianna Wilde 10/28/21

All three Democratic candidates appear at Student Senate Democratic town hall

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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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Athens City Council discusses plans for new fire station

Kate Marijolovic 9/8/21 Kate Marijolovic 9/8/21

Athens City Council discusses plans for new fire station

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Athens City Council talks shifting funds, investing in emergency power

Audrianna Wilde 3/16/21 Audrianna Wilde 3/16/21

Athens City Council talks shifting funds, investing in emergency power

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City Council discusses insurance proposal with Ohio Public Entities Pool

Silver Barker 3/9/21 Silver Barker 3/9/21

City Council discusses insurance proposal with Ohio Public Entities Pool

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Thousands of CARES Act dollars went toward Mask Up Athens campaign

Zach Zimmerman 2/26/21 Zach Zimmerman 2/26/21

Thousands of CARES Act dollars went toward Mask Up Athens campaign

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City Council reviews affordable housing and how it will affect Athens citizens

Kae Walther 2/23/21 Kae Walther 2/23/21

City Council reviews affordable housing and how it will affect Athens citizens

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Council discusses new generator for city building, renewing jail contract

Anna Azallion 2/16/21 Anna Azallion 2/16/21

Council discusses new generator for city building, renewing jail contract

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Athens City Council discusses APD spending, COVID-19

Audrianna Wilde 1/20/21 Audrianna Wilde 1/20/21

Athens City Council discusses APD spending, COVID-19

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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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Utility relief funds to soon be available to Athens’ residents

Emilyn Lagger 9/22/20 Emilyn Lagger 9/22/20

Utility relief funds to soon be available to Athens’ residents

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Landlords and Leasers

Sarah Donaldson 1/17/20 Sarah Donaldson 1/17/20

Landlords and Leasers

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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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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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City Council discusses revising previous changes to city parking

Nathan Hart 10/29/19 Nathan Hart 10/29/19

City Council discusses revising previous changes to city parking

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City Council Candidates address Farmers Market and Tourist Housing in Forum

Abby Neff 10/25/19 Abby Neff 10/25/19

City Council Candidates address Farmers Market and Tourist Housing in Forum

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The New Political 10/23/19 The New Political 10/23/19

Meet Your City Council Candidates

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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