George Shillcock

Ohio in 2020: The year of the gun

Is Ohio looking to disarm or reload their relationship to firearms? It depends where you look.

Ohio’s elections suspended, leaving confusion among Athens County voters

Ohio’s elections were suspended until Tuesday, June 2.

Athens bars, restaurants forced to adjust, close in response to coronavirus

Some restaurants are still unsure how they will give their employees hours or how they’ll respond to the closure order.

Swing State of Mind: All-Ohio opioid settlement in the works; The state of the presidential primary

George and Mikayla talk opioids, primaries and CPAC in the latest episode of Swing State of Mind.

Swing State of Mind: Bloomberg's campaign comes to Athens; Being a conservative in College

George and Mikayla discuss the 15th Congressional District Democratic race, Michael Bloomberg’s new campaign office and what its like to be a conservative on a college campus.

Democratic congressional candidates make their case at voter forum

Daniel Kilgore and Joel Newby introduced themselves to voters and explained why they are best suited to take on Steve Stivers to represent Ohio’s 15th Congressional District.

Some Athens County residents set to lose SNAP benefits after federal adjustment to work requirements

Between 350 and 400 residents of Athens County could lose SNAP benefits after the USDA institutes stricter work requirements.

Spectrum expands broadband access to rural Athens County

With the help of local and state government officials, Spectrum announced new upgrades that expand broadband access in the county.

Swing State of Mind: Efforts underway to raise the minimum wage in Ohio; City Council declares climate emergency

Hosts George Shillcock and Mikayla Rochelle discuss recent efforts to increase the minimum wage along with recent political news from Iowa and the Athens City Council.

Incumbent county treasurer being challenged from within his own party

Athens County Treasurer Ric Wasserman is being challenged by fellow Democrat Peter Kotses.

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Lt. Gov. John Husted speaking at the celebration at the OU Inn

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(From left to right) Chris Monday, Peter Kotses, Ellie Hamrick, Beth Clodfelter, Patrick McGee and Sarah Grace answer questions at the City Council candidates forum on Oct. 3, 2019

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The new Athens City Pool opened on June 18th 2018.