Levies 19, 20, 21, 22 renewed
By Drew Hoffmaster | Nov. 5Athens County’s levies 19, 20, 21 and 22, support medical treatment and vehicles, senior citizen facilities and children’s services, passed for renewal.
POLITICS
Issue to abolish city charter left off Nelsonville ballots
By Maggie Amacher | Nov. 5Issue 23 was left off paper ballots, affecting 90 voters who already cast their ballots.
Federal Hocking Local superintendent determined to raise grades, spirits
By Jack Solon | Nov. 5The Ohio State Report Card releases, placing Federal Hocking Local at the bottom of Athens’ school districts. The district’s new superintendent, Jason Spencer, wants to do something about it.
Athens Disability Commission plans to sue the city
By Zoe Weyand | Nov. 4Due to a lack of progress in making Athens more accessible, the Athens Disability Commission has decided the next step is to sue the city.
Union Street Market works to sell liquor Sundays
By Tessa Searcy | Oct. 29If approved by Ward 3 Precinct 1 voters on election day, Union Street Market will be able to serve its community with hard liquor, beer and wine all week long.
Possible end of gerrymandering in Ohio lies within Issue 1
By Suzanne Piper | Oct. 29According to Citizens Not Politicians, Ohio is among the 10 most Gerrymandered states. Issue 1 could put an end to that statistic.
Levy 17 would replace, increase Athens County Libraries funds
By Maggie Allwein | Oct. 29On the ballot this upcoming week, Athens County will be voting on a 0.3 mills increase for the Athens County Public Library.
HB 458 changes voting rules, causes controversy
By Drew Hoffmaster | Oct. 29Along with changing voter identification rules, HB 458 shortens absentee ballot requests, changes curbside voting rules and moves early voting windows.
Ohio University recognized for student voter registration efforts
By Elizabeth Talaga | Oct. 29OU has been recognized for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts and its student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections.
Key races, issues on the ballot in Ohio this November
By Jack Solon | Oct. 29With Election Day fast approaching, here’s a compilation of key races in Ohio.
Athens County Ballot features 4 levy renewals
By Drew Hoffmaster | Oct. 29This election, Athens County has four levies --- Issues 19, 20, 21 and 22 --- on the ballot for renewal.
Jon Rose speaks out on low EMT wages, funds in press conference
By Mary Kate McNamee | Oct. 25Jon Rose, running for the Athens County Commissioner advocates for better wages for EMT workers in press conference.
Student Senate resolutions take aim at textbook prices, meal swipe restrictions
By Jack Solon | Oct. 24Student Senate resolutions target textbook costs and meal swipes.
City Council heard BZA resignation, passed legislation for curb ramps
By Maggie Allwein | Oct. 23Athens City Council met Monday to discuss sewer rates and construction for curb ramps and received a resignation letter from a BZA member.
Student Senate changes rules, appoints new members
By Jared Christopher | Oct. 21Student Senate met Wednesday to change some rules and procedures and discuss the upcoming accreditation process for OU.
Ohio House District 95 candidates face off in Student Senate forum
By Avery St. George | Oct. 10Citizens in parts of Athens County along with Morgan, Noble, Harrison, Guernsey, and Belmont Counties can vote on Ohio House District 95 on November 5 or early vote at their county board of elections.
Student Senate executives receive first evaluation
By Olivia Gilliand | Oct. 9As a part of its Rules and Procedures, the Student Senate executive office received an evaluation from its peers. President Dan Gordillo hopes students regain trust in the body by releasing the information via social media.
Council welcomes Dr. Eduard Balashov, addresses city housing rules
By Olivia Gilliand | Oct. 9Athens City Council hosts Dr. Eduard Balashov Monday, discussing the relationship between Athens and Ostroh, Ukraine and housing regulations.
League of Women Voters hosts voter registration event, encourages civic engagement
By Olivia Gilliand | Oct. 4The League of Women Voters of Ohio has helped thousands of students register to vote this election season alone. They hope touring college campuses across the state will foster responsible participation in democracy for younger generations.
Student Senate adds new members, establishes one-on-ones
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 4Student Senate continues to grow this academic year by adding new members to various commissions.
