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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