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Democrats will face Independent challenger for council seats

Troy Gregorino, the booking manager of a local coffee shop, hopes to rule a new stage in town next year.

Council supports push for statewide injection well ban

While Ohio University students are enjoying their first week of summer, members of the Athens City Council convened as usual Monday night.

2013 Primary Election results

UPDATE: Troy Gregorino, booking manger for a local coffee shop, will challenge three Democrats for council seats in the fall. For The Post's interview with Gregorino, click here.

Primary: Six Democrats fight for party's nomination

Athens voters will pick Tuesday the batch of Democrats they want to face off in November for a seat on Athens City Council. The three Democrats who get the most votes will face off against any potential Independent challengers that pop up during the summer.

Candidates campaign for at-large council seats

Just five months removed from an election season that saw the Democratic Party sweep the Athens ticket, the next has kicked off for six Democrats battling for three at-large Athens City Council seats.

Candidates emphasize handicapped accessibility

Incumbent Steve Patterson answers questions from the community during the City Council candidates forum at the Athens Public Library.

Candidates emphasize handicapped accessibility

“Planning”  — as it applied to annexation and handicapped accessibility — proved to be a buzzword for at-large Athens City Council candidates at Tuesday night’s candidates forum.

City council aids APD with money for new data system, increase city sewer rates

Athens Police Department may soon be able to gather evidence 40 times faster than their current rate.

Athens forms group to preserve city history

Ohio University officials met with city, county and township officials Monday night to discuss the creation of an advisory committee that could help President Roderick McDavis on further Ridges development.

Blurred boundaries

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office covers about 50 times more ground than two Athens city departments, despite having a similar number of employees — and half the funds.

Council works toward making Athens eco-friendly

Athens City Council members reviewed proposals that would create a preservation board for the city as well as a plan to continue paying off environmental improvements made at the Athens Community Center.

Athens residents bring safety concerns to town hall meeting

Athens city officials entertained qualms and queries from about 20 local residents –– including Ohio University staff members –– Tuesday night at the Athens Community Center.

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.

Ordinances provide raises, vendor space

New Year’s Day brought about changes in Athens that would make vendors and non-union workers alike feel as if they were opening presents on Christmas morning.

Athens City Council votes on multiple pay raise ordinances

City Council to vote on pay raise, other money ordinances

Proposal aims to simplify permits for food trucks sprinkled through city

Athens City Council members discussed ordinances during their Monday meeting that would promote local businesses by protecting food vendors and removing parking fees for the holiday season.

Tax, vending policies on the table at tonight's council meeting

After last week’s discussion of Ohio House Bill 601 — which would standardize municipal tax codes throughout the state — Athens City Council will likely pass a resolution tonight that would formally condemn the proposed legislation.

Proposed tax, vending codes met with disapproval

Municipal tax codes and the sale of burritos both fell under the scrutiny of Athens City Council Tuesday night.

Abandoned Bi-Lo gas station acquired by city

Athens City Council members had been weighing the pros and cons of acquiring an abandoned Athens gas station for months, but a tiebreaking vote by Council President Jim Sands sealed the deal Monday night.