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The Athens City Council plans to amend the city’s code to address reappointment issues
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 considers increasing sewer rates and approves construction of citywide sidewalk ramps
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens residents and businesses could see an increase in their sewer rates starting next year. The Athens City Council is considering an ordinance that would raise… Read More
Athens City Council and city administration clash on a reappointment to the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals
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 Council approves an outdoor event to help uptown business impacted by construction
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Athens City Council agreed to help out a business owner impacted by a sidewalk closure that has significantly restricted foot traffic in front of her store…. Read More
Athens City Council discusses zoning changes to fill housing gaps and shows skepticism to possible changes to the city’s DORA
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
State rules leave little room for new marijuana dispensaries in Athens
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens city leaders are considering rules to regulate the number and location of recreational marijuana dispensaries in town. But this may not matter much, at least… Read More
Athens City Council votes to join a waste management council of governments
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is now part of a collective effort to save the local recycling center and manage solid waste. The City Council passed an… Read More
Athens City Council considers rezoning requests that would expand business space
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two rezoning requests before the Athens City Council would allow businesses to operate closer to residences near two major streets. One proposal would allow the Hyundai… Read More
Athens City Council delays its dues payment for the operator of the Baileys Trail System
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The organization that operates the Baileys Trail System will not receive it’s annual funding from the city of Athens until the city’s financial situation improves. The… Read More
Athens looks to change interest allocation to help ease financial troubles
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
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 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
Ohio’s attorney general is suing the city of Athens to stop its new plastic bag ban
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The state is suing the city of Athens to stop its ban on single-use plastic bags, which took effect Monday. A lawsuit filed last week by… Read More
Athens City Council tables a proposal to regulate tobacco retailers
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — After much discussion, the Athens City Council has put off until next year a decision about creating a licensing program for tobacco retailers. Among other things,… 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 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 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
A merchandise restriction leads the Athens fair board to withdraw its permit request for a new fence
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The owner of the fairgrounds withdrew its application to build a fence on city property because it was being asked to restrict the sale of merchandise branded… Read More
Athens City Council approves ordinance to put garbage contract out to bid again
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens will be requesting bids for garbage service again after rejecting the first round and signing a six-month emergency contract in the meantime. The… Read More
Athens council members remain divided over best choice for garbage service
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Several months after a failed effort to contract for garbage service, the City Council still seems divided over the same issue: whether to stick with the local… Read More
Athens garbage service rates are going up. The question is by how much
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens residents will pay more for their garbage service starting in July, but just how much more depends on which bid the City Council chooses. The… Read More
Athens City Council again passes ‘pay to stay’ ordinance
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City Council voted Monday to once again adopt an ordinance to provide tenants tools to avoid eviction. Ordinance 85-22, which has been called the “pay… Read More
Athens Curbside Conversation – Pedestrian Accessibility in the City of Athens
Several members of the City of Athens ad hoc Pedestrian Accessibility Committee will be on hand to talk about the work the committee is doing, and they will be there… Read More