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Athens Simply Cycling Encourages Bike Use, Responsibility in City
Nate Ebert demonstrates how to repair a flat tire | Photo by Emily Maddern In celebration of National Bike Month, local bicycle enthusiasts hosted the Athens Simply Cycling Event to teach basic bicycl… more →
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Council Acts Quickly to Replace Critical Water Pump
wrote 1 year ago: Athens City Council passed an emergency ordinance to approve the replacement of a failed influent pu … more →
Fests’ Future Subject of Town Hall Meeting
wrote 1 year ago: Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl addresses the community, condemns actions that occurred at Palmer Fest | Pho … more →
City Potentially Ignoring Rockslide Threat Due to Lack of Funds
wrote 1 year ago: A group of concerned residents approached City Council members Monday evening asking for help in pro … more →
McDavis, Wiehl Plan Public Meeting to Discuss Fests’ Future
wrote 1 year ago: Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl and Ohio University President Roderick McDavis released a joint statement Th … more →
Planning Commission Discusses Rezoning Request
wrote 1 year ago: The Athens City Planning Commission held a public hearing Wednesday night to discuss a rezoning requ … more →
Council Plans Commission Centered on Environmental Issues
wrote 1 year ago: Athens City Council is considering creating an Environment and Sustainability Commission to advise c … more →
Arts, Parks, and Recreations Looks to Create Master Plan for Athens
wrote 1 year ago: The City of Athens is looking to create a master plan for the Arts, Parks and Recreation Department. … more →
Council Members Don’t Agree with Claim Bobcat Lane is Illegal
wrote 1 year ago: Wiehl said he remains unconvinced by OU students’ arguments that closing off Bobcat Lane is illegal … more →
Group Shows Graphic Abortion Images, Sparks Protest
wrote 1 year ago: Posters displayed by Created Equal showed images of real embryos and aborted fetuses, many of which … more →
Residents Discuss Overpopulation in Local Homeless Shelters
wrote 1 year ago: Members of the Athens community came together to identify challenges and solutions to the growing is … more →
Compromise Struck Over Possibility of Annexed Property
wrote 1 year ago: Athens City Council is considering approving a revenue-sharing agreement with Canaan Twp. in order t … more →
Dentist Weighs in on Athens’ Water Fluoridation Debate
wrote 1 year ago: Athens City Council continued their discussion on water fluoridation by inviting Chillicothe dentist … more →
Council Discusses Carbon Monoxide Code
wrote 1 year ago: Athens City Council passed an ordinance to amend the Athens City Code to provide clarity in the inte … more →
Athens County Commissioner Sullivan Found Not Guilty
wrote 1 year ago: Mark Sullivan Athens County Commissioner Mark Sullivan was found not guilty of domestic violence on … more →
Chauncey Elementary Closing at End of School Year
wrote 1 year ago: After months of organizing and advocacy efforts to save their school, friends and parents of Chaunce … more →
Q & A: Commissioner Candidates State Their Case
wrote 1 year ago: The seven Democratic primary candidates vying for a seat on the Athens County Board of Commissioners … more →
Athens Begins Planning 8th Beautification Day
wrote 1 year ago: Planning for Athens Beautification Day has begun, with 2012 marking the 8th consecutive year that th … more →
City Defends Water Flouridation
wrote 1 year ago: Athens Law Director Pat Lang made a public statement regarding the issue of water fluoridation durin … more →
Town Hall Meeting held to discuss Athens priorities
wrote 1 year ago: The City of Athens in partnership with the Athens County League of Women Voters hosted a town hall m … more →
