A group of family members living as close as Michigan and as far away as Paris all have one geographical location in common: 15 acres of land in Athens, Ohio.
Athens could soon acquire a sizable chunk of land on the south side of the city, and several Athens City Council members said last week they support spending as much as $25,000 on the purchase.
The Athens City Council chambers could soon be the recipient of a makeover.
While Ohio University students are enjoying their first week of summer, members of the Athens City Council convened as usual Monday night.
From checking and sending emails, filtering water and reading parking meters, information technology has infiltrated every aspect of what a city does on a daily basis.
Many municipalities throughout Ohio have announced their opposition to House Bill 5 because of its financial impacts on city budgets resulting in reductions of city personnel.
While Ohio University students are relaxing during spring break, members of the Athens City Council were kept busy at Monday night’s meeting with topics ranging from opposing the passage of House Bill 5 to OU’s demolition plans for the Ridges.
The city of Athens’ Wastewater Treatment Plant will be undergoing a major overhaul once financial resources are secure.
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