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Ceiling collapse at Athens rental reveals a gap in code enforcement inspections
By: David Forster | Theo Peck-Suzuki
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A ceiling collapsed at a rental unit on North Shafer Street in Athens this summer because of a roof leak. No one was hurt, but the… Read More
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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
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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
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Athens City Council passes ‘pay to stay’ ordinance to protect tenants, but asks for legal review
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City Council adopted an ordinance Tuesday that would increase protections for tenants facing eviction because they are behind on their rent. But first council… Read More
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Athens is seeking $9 million in funding for a new fire station
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is looking to move quickly to secure funding for a new fire station now that voters have approved an income tax increase… Read More