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Athens City Council approves a resolution to declare the city a safe haven for gender-affirming care
By: Jack Greene
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Athens, OHIO (WOUB) – During a packed meeting, the City Council unanimously approved a resolution declaring Athens a safe haven for individuals seeking and providing gender-affirming care. The Ohio University… Read More
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Athens City Council moves forward a resolution protecting gender-affirming healthcare
By: Jack Greene
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Athens, OHIO (WOUB) – A proposed City Council resolution would declare Athens a safe haven for people seeking and providing gender-affirming care. The Ohio University chapter of the Young Democratic… Read More
A developer drops its plans for a new low-income housing complex in Athens
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A Columbus-based developer has pulled its request to rezone an unused lot on the Athens southside. Spire Development wanted to rezone the lot along Pomeroy Road… Read More
Some Athens residents voiced their concerns over a proposed affordable housing project
By: Jack Greene
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Athens, OHIO (WOUB) – Athens residents voiced their opinions on a proposal to rezone an empty plot of land along Pomeroy Road. The ordinance before City Council would change the… Read More
Athens City Council approves joining a challenge against AT&T and discusses bridge projects
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is joining growing calls to challenge a proposed change that could increase the cost of infrastructure projects. The change would make municipalities… Read More
Athens may be able to recover some of the money lost in a November cyber attack
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – A portion of the money the city of Athens lost in a cyber attack may be recovered, but another victim may have a claim to it… Read More
The City of Athens races to get over $700,000 back from a sophisticated cyber attack
By: Jack Greene | David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – It’s a race against time for the city of Athens as it tries to recover over $700,000 it lost in a phishing scam. The city filed… Read More
Athens City Council has approved an increase to sewer rates
By: Jack Greene
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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
By: Jack Greene
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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
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
By: Jack Greene
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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
By: Jack Greene
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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
An initiative to remake Nelsonville’s city government appears less likely to make the fall ballot
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — A judge has put a temporary hold on efforts to advance a ballot initiative that would remake Nelsonville’s city government. The initiative would end… Read More
Athens City Council passes a resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
By: Jack Greene
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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 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
Nelsonville Appoints Interim City Manager
By: Aditya Sahasrabudhe
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Nelsonville City Council appointed an interim city manager during a special meeting Tuesday night. Scott Frank was selected by council members out of six candidates nominated for the… Read More