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Athens City Council has approved an increase to sewer rates
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Athens, OHIO (WOUB) – Athens residents and businesses will see an increase in their sewer rates starting next year. The Athens City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that would raise… Read More
Athens city officials discuss raising the city’s income tax to make up for declining revenue
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens city officials are proposing an income tax increase as revenue declines in the face of rising expenses. The city’s administration suggested the City Council move… Read More
Here are the 2024 general election results for Hocking County
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HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – According to unofficial results, 72.69% of registered voters in Hocking County cast ballots in the 2024 general election. Voters in the county supported Republican Donald… Read More
The Athens City Council plans to amend the city’s code to address reappointment issues
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The mayor of Athens and councilmembers remain at odds over whether mayoral reappointments require the council’s approval. Mayor Steve Patterson said if the council tries to… Read More
Athens City Council and city administration clash on a reappointment to the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals
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Athens, OHIO (WOUB) – The city of Athens could face a difficult legal question if the City Council votes no Monday on one of the mayor’s reappointments to the Board… Read More
Athens City Commission on Disabilities members call out the city for lack of accessibility
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Athens, OHIO (WOUB) – Members of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities say the city’s work to address accessibility issues is “a systematic failure.” Commission Chair Davey McNelly told the… Read More
A judge rules Athens’ single-use plastic bag ban violates state law
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – An Athens County judge ruled a ban on single-use plastic bags in the city of Athens is unconstitutional. The judge said in his decision Wednesday the… Read More
Athens City Council discusses zoning changes to fill housing gaps and shows skepticism to possible changes to the city’s DORA
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens city officials believe a proposed ordinance could bring more affordable housing to the city. The proposal would decrease the minimum square footage for residential lots. City… Read More
Athens looks to change interest allocation to help ease financial troubles
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens city auditor warns that continued spending from the general fund could worsen the city’s already precarious financial situation. Auditor Kathy Hecht said the city’s… Read More
How school nurse Molly Wales transformed sex education in Athens
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THE PLAINS, Ohio (WOUB) — A packed class of 40 sixth graders at The Plains Intermediate School sit patiently and whisper to each other as a tall woman with a… Read More
Athens is willing to join a council of governments focused on garbage services if changes to the proposal are made
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Officials with the city of Athens say they are willing to join a council of governments focused on garbage service, but changes need to be made… Read More
Residents shared their concerns with Athens City Council about the future of Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In a packed meeting, Athens residents told the City Council it’s running out of time to save Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers. Benjamin Shonk, an organic processor at… Read More
Athens City Council passes a resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In the third packed meeting in a row, Athens City Council passed a resolution calling for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Members voted 4-2 in… Read More
Athens City Council appears reluctant to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – In a packed meeting, Athens City Council members discussed whether it is their place to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas…. Read More
Athens leaders are discussing the possibility of putting trash services back under local government control
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The city of Athens has just signed a contract with a new garbage collector, but it’s already exploring another option. This option would be to make… Read More
Athens’ city council approves the trash rate increases
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens residents will see at least a $7 increase in their monthly garbage rates come the new year. The Athens City Council voted 6-1 Monday to… Read More
Athens residents will soon receive new trash cans. What happens to the existing ones?
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens residents will receive new cans under a contract with the city’s new trash collector. The question now is what happens with all the existing cans…. Read More
Athens City Council approves parking rate increases and has a first reading of the garbage rate ordinance
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Motorists in Athens will soon see a slight increase in what they pay to park. The Athens City Council voted 6-1 Monday night to raise parking… Read More
Athens City Council approves increases to sewer rates and amends a parking rate hike ordinance
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens residents will see a 3% annual increase on their sewer bill through 2040. That’s what Athens City Council approved with a 6-1 vote at Monday’s… Read More
Damon Krane and incumbent Steve Patterson are running for mayor of Athens
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens voters may be experiencing some deja vu in this year’s race for mayor. Athens resident Damon Krane is again running to unseat Mayor Steve Patterson. … Read More
An advocate for people with developmental disabilities receives the 2023 Athena Award
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An advocate for people in the community and across Ohio with developmental disabilities said it was a “dream come true” to be this year’s recipient of… Read More