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Similar to last week’s city council meeting, the council heard from members of the Athens community who tried to persuade council members to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Correction appended: The medical facility was referred to as a hospital in a previous version of this article. The facility does not meet the criteria of a hospital because it does not offer inpatient services. The current copy replaced the term hospital with medical facility.
The past few years have been a lot politically, leaving many out of the political process. Young Americans feel left behind by the two-party system and are wary of traditional politicians, with young people planning to vote at a lower rate in the presidential election this fall than they did in 2020.
Athens city officials are planning to bring electric vehicle, or EV, charging infrastructure to the city to mitigate carbon emissions as part of the project to renovate the Athens Armory at the end of Court Street.
Athens Mayor Steve Patterson started renting a house in Athens when he was working as a professor at Ohio University in 1998. For the first nine years of living in the city, Patterson and his now-wife were looking to buy an affordable house. It wasn’t until 2007 that they found the perfect house to buy.
Bricks play a big role in the homey feel of Athens, but they push people with disabilities away with their uneven placements on walkways.
The City of Athens encouraged the growth of clean and affordable solar energy, and its efforts were noticed when the national program SolSmart awarded the city with a gold recognition level.
Athens City Council met in committees Monday evening to discuss the Athens City Commission on Disabilities’ annual report and essential city services to address the needs of individuals with disabilities.
The City of Athens has partnered with the Athens City Commission on Disabilities to upgrade businesses to be more accessible.
The relationship between Athens and its sister city in Ukraine, Ostroh, continues to grow as both cities collaborate on ideas and programs.
Marlboro, Breeze Smoke, Juuls and many other nicotine products are getting into the hands of people under the legal age of 21.
On Monday, Athens City Council passed an ordinance to increase parking fees by 25 cents an hour for all parking meters.
Athens City Council met Monday to discuss two ordinances concerning tobacco retailer licenses, or TRL, and solid waste hauling in the city.
Ohio’s Nov. 7 election passed two progressive issues on the state level, but it was business as usual for local Athens elections. To view the full breakdowns of all local issues, visit https://www.thepostathens.com/section/news.
Steve Patterson was reelected as Athens City mayor on Tuesday, defeating independent opponent Damon Krane for the second time since 2019.
Each Athens City Council democratic candidate won their seat unopposed.
Updated results on contested issues:
Athens community member and president of Athens County People First, William “Billy” Peacock, was presented the Athena Award by Mayor Steve Patterson on Nov. 1 during the ninth annual Athena Award Ceremony.
Ohio University’s Student Senate organized a debate regarding Issue 1 at Baker University Center on Monday evening, providing a platform for supporters and opponents of the issue to express their views.
The City of Athens has decriminalized marijuana laws since 2017. Now, Ohio might follow its lead as Issue 2 – which will legalize the sale of marijuana for adults who are at least 21 years old and also legalize homegrown plants – will be on the Nov. 7 ballot.
Solutions by The State News