Ben Mathes

Council plan will raise utilities costs

Athens City Council is now a step closer to funding improvements to the city’s wastewater treatment plant.

City Council discusses proposed bill, balcony construction

A new proposal from Ohio Gov. John Kasich and Republican legislators, pitched as pro-business, is considered by some to be a major blow to local government.

Council candidate focuses on children, green energy

Another potential candidate has added her name to a long list of people vying for an at-large seat on Athens City Council.

Pretzel shop coming to Court Street

Council hears updates on housing agreement, transit accessibility

Athens City Council acknowledged the rights of transgender individuals amongst others during Monday night’s meeting.

Alcohol sales may indicate improving economy

Rising liquor sales in Ohio may be a sign of a growing state economy. The Ohio Department of Liquor control recorded $825 million dollars in sales in 2012, marking a 7 percent increase from last year.

Athens City Council votes on multiple pay raise ordinances

Special session brings city council ordinances to a final vote

Athens City Council members will meet this Monday to discuss paying off the newly purchased ladder fire truck that made its way to Athens earlier this year at Monday’s meeting at 7 p.m.

Non-union employees, councilmembers seek new pay increase

Athens City officials have been trying to hammer out a benefits package for non-union city employees for weeks until city council members presented a plan to remove the nail altogether.

Last year's winter leaves Athens with salt to spare for 2013

Both the city of Athens and Athens County will be well prepared when Jack Frost comes to town this winter.