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Athens plastic bag ban faces legal challenge
An Athens City ordinance, which took effect on Jan. 1, prohibits local businesses within Athens City limits from providing single-use plastic bags. Businesses that violate the rule face a $150 fine. According to a previous Post report, the legislation, championed by Athens ReThink Plastics, a local organization, was developed in...
Athens City Council OKs amended cannabis and tobacco zoning ordinance
ATHENS, Ohio – Athens City Council voted Monday to amend and pass a recreational marijuana and tobacco zoning ordinance. Council heard the third reading of Ordinance 0-65-24, with a proposed amendment from council member Alan Swank, 4th Ward. Swank proposed that the ordinance’s zoning limitations on tobacco and cannabis should include churches.
Updates on new Athens Fire Department Headquarters construction
ATHENS, Ohio — The new Athens Fire Department headquarters, located by the Stimson Avenue roundabout, is expected to go into operation this October after slowed construction. “Ultimately, it really was due to a delay of some steel delivered for the building,” Athens Service-Safety Director Andy Stone said. The original...
A dispute over a Nelsonville ballot initiative raises questions about how citizens can change their government
Nelsonville, Ohio (WOUB) — The dispute over a proposed ballot initiative that would abolish the Nelsonville city charter raises questions about how Ohioans can exercise their constitutional right to choose their own government. The case is now before a state appeals court after two residents accused the Nelsonville City...
Athens to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day
After receiving an Independence Day gift from its sister city, Ostroh, Ukraine, the City of Athens is looking to reciprocate the gesture for Ukraine’s Independence Day on Aug. 24. Athens Mayor Steve Patterson and Ostroh Mayor Yurii Yahodka began the city's partnership in June 2023 by signing a memorandum,...
Board of elections denies protest against Nelsonville streets levy
ATHENS, Ohio — Nelsonville voters will decide whether to renew a tax levy after the Athens County Board of Elections denied a protest filed against the ballot issue on Aug. 16. The 5-year levy is for the “general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads, and bridges.” The...
Athens County public meetings (copy)
Athens County Children Services Board will be holding its regular monthly meeting at 4 p.m. Aug. 26 at 14 Stonybrook Drive, Athens. For information, call Otis Crockron at (740) 592-3061.The New Lexington Board of Education will hold its regular August Board of Education Meeting at 6 p.m. Aug. 26 in the New Lexington Middle School Media Center at 2549 Panther Drive, New Lexington. This is notice of a change in the date of the regular August Board Meeting, which was previously scheduled to be held on Aug. 19.The Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities will host its regular meeting at...
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