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Ohio’s attorney general is suing the city of Athens to stop its new plastic bag ban
By: David Forster
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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
By: David Forster
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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
By: Jack Greene
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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
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Athens City Council approves parking rate increases and has a first reading of the garbage rate ordinance
By: Jack Greene
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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
By: Jack Greene
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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
A merchandise restriction leads the Athens fair board to withdraw its permit request for a new fence
By: Hailey Hollinger
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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
By: Hailey Hollinger
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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
By: Hailey Hollinger
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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
By: Emma Dollenmayer
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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
By: Gabriel Scotto
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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
Athens City Council votes to reconsider its new ‘pay to stay’ ordinance
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City Council voted Monday to reconsider an ordinance that would offer more protection to tenants who fall behind on their rent. The council passed… Read More
Athens City Council refers towing ordinance to committee
By: Jack Demmler
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – In a unanimous decision, the Athens City Council voted Monday to refer an ordinance that would dismantle the city’s towing regulations back to committee. The ordinance… Read More
Zoning rules for businesses in Athens may soon change
By: Jada Respress
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — City officials may consider changes to a zoning code prohibiting restaurants from operating within 200 feet of a residential area. But the code is routinely waived… Read More
The city of Athens faces a shrinking tax base as more people work remotely
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens may have to make some budget cuts in the face of declining tax revenue as more people continue to work remotely. The… Read More
Concerns about proposed short-term rental ordinance in Athens turn on definition of ‘owner occupied’
By: Nick Viland
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A handful of residents once again raised concerns over a proposed ordinance that would regulate short-term rentals in Athens during Monday night’s City Council meeting. The… Read More
Athens City Council will propose a tax levy to replace decaying fire station
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens fire chief drew chuckles when he opened his presentation at Monday night’s City Council meeting with this line: “The fire station is falling down… Read More
Athens City Council takes up proposal to regulate short-term home rentals
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City Council is considering a proposal which would require homeowners to get a permit to do short-term rentals. Homeowners in Athens can already rent… Read More
Appointed Athens council members respond to being called “tokenized” political pawns by council candidate
By: Nick Viland
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An independent running for Athens City Council called out two members of the council Monday night, saying they’re being used by the Democratic Party to sideline… Read More
Athens City Council Approves Pay Increase Of New Arts, Parks and Recreation Director
By: Nick Viland
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City Council voted 6-1 Monday night to give Mayor Steve Patterson the ability to hire a new director for the Athens Arts, Parks and… Read More
Athens City Council Reimposes Universal Mask Mandate
By: Nick Viland
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City Council on Monday approved an ordinance that once again requires all people, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask inside any public… Read More
Athens Launching New Initiative For Mental Health Emergencies
By: Nick Viland
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Going to the hospital is often the best option when you have a health emergency, but when it comes to a mental health crisis this can… Read More
Athens City Council Starts Process To Allow Open Containers Outside
By: Nick Viland
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ATHENS, Ohio — Athens City Council on Monday had a first reading on a DORA, or designated outdoor refreshment area, ordinance. This area would allow anyone over 21 to take their… Read More
Swank Defeats Incumbent Fahl For Athens City Council 4th Ward Seat
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Alan Swank soundly defeated three-term incumbent Christine Fahl in the Democratic primary for the Athens City Council 4th Ward seat. Swank received 184, or nearly two-thirds,… Read More
Long-Term Care Facility In Athens Co. Sees Sudden Spike in COVID-19 Cases
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A long-term care facility in Athens County that had no coronavirus cases on Friday reported 19 cases on Monday. This development was reported to the Athens… Read More