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Student Voters Could Decide City Elections in Athens County
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The 2020 presidential election has been on voters’ minds for months, and for many Ohioans it will be the only election they choose to take part in for the next four years. Local elections can have a much larger impact on a people and communities’ daily life. Those who choose to vote in local elections… Read More
SEO High School Football Battles for Funding to Uphold Tradition
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High school football means everything to schools in Southeast Ohio. Football is a tradition. Kids are playing on the same fields that their parents and grandparents left their hearts on years before them. Fans come out to immerse themselves in competition and feel a sense of community. During the three hours spent at a Friday night football… Read More
Ohio Counties Purge Voter Rolls
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More than 2,000 voters have been removed from the voter rolls in Athens County as of Friday Sept. 13. In 2015, the Athens County Board of elections sent the first warning about the voting purge to a total of 2,366 people. 105 of those 2,366 people decided to take action and renew their registrations before… Read More
Athens Falls to 0-2 After a Walk-Off Loss to Logan
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What was a slow-pitcher’s duel turned into an exciting walk-off finish. After holding the lead until the final inning, the Athens Bulldogs fought the umpire’s final call for Logan. In the final minutes of the game Logan player Robert Pyles bounced the ball past the shortstop driving in two runs. But as the Logan Chieftains… Read More
Hundreds of Ideas Offered to Improve Athens
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Hundreds of Athens residents have responded to a survey offering their ideas for how to improve the city of over the next 20 years. The survey, which closed on Wednesday, was promoted by the Athens City Planning Committee as part of the effort to finalize a comprehensive plan by the end of 2018. Over 600 suggestions, covering… Read More
Athens City Council Passes Solar Ordinance
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Athens City Council unanimously voted to approve an ordinance about the community solar program during Monday night’s meeting. The ordinance is a ballot initiative to bring in the South Eastern Ohio Public Energy Council (SOPEC) and have a $2 million carbon fee attached to the utility bills of Athens residents. “The next step is to… Read More