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The city of Athens appeals a judge’s decision striking down its plastic bag ban
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — As expected, the city of Athens has appealed a judge’s ruling that its ban on plastic bags violates state law and cannot be enforced. The city… Read More
A judge rules Athens’ single-use plastic bag ban violates state law
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 officials argue the city’s plastic bag ban is legal in response to a lawsuit against the ordinance
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In response to a lawsuit challenging its new plastic bag ban, the city of Athens argues it did not exceed its authority and suggests it is… 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
As Athens considers a plastic bags ban, business owners worry about extra costs
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Plastic bags are widely used by stores and vendors in Athens, but those businesses may soon have to replace them with more sustainable alternatives. On March… Read More