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Athens is willing to join a council of governments focused on garbage services if changes to the proposal are made
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
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 anticipating lawsuit over fire training mishap
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The city of Athens is anticipating a lawsuit over a fire training mishap at the State Side Technology Park last year. Service-Safety Director Andy Stone updated… Read More
Athens City Council passes a resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
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
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
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
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?
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
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’ garbage contract delay led to much higher costs for the city and customers
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens residents will likely see at least a 40% increase in their monthly garbage bill starting next year. This is significantly more than under a bid… Read More
Athens City Council approves increases to sewer rates and amends a parking rate hike ordinance
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
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
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
Ohio’s Ethics Commission is reviewing a complaint against the mayor of Athens filed by his political opponent
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio Ethics Commission is looking into allegations that the mayor of Athens broke ethics laws during the city’s purchase of its racial equity training. Athens… Read More