Smedley looks to extend her short time on Council
By Madeleine Peck | Nov. 6, 2017She got involved in politics following the 2016 election.
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Athens City School District prepares for possible shake up in members
By Maggie Campbell | Nov. 6, 2017Seven candidates are running for the board but only three seats available.
Athens City Council member Jeff Risner runs unopposed for fourth term
By Shelby Campbell | Nov. 6, 2017Risner’s goals for his fourth term include housing and Athens finances.
Steven H. Pierson running for re-election of Athens Township Trustee
By Ashton Nichols | Nov. 6, 2017He also worked as the director of code enforcement for 14 years for the City of Athens.
Pat McGee runs for second term to promote student rights, help improve Athens
By Hayley Harding | Nov. 6, 2017Pat McGee wants to make Athens better for students and full-time residents alike.
Here’s what Peter Kotses would do if he’s reelected
By Abbey Marshall | Nov. 6, 2017The at-large city councilor, elected in 2015, is up for a second term.
Athens City Council President reflects on her first term
By Bennett Leckrone | Nov. 6, 2017Chris Knisely began serving as council president in 2014.
Former statehouse candidate Sarah Grace is vying for a seat on city council
By Lauren Fisher | Nov. 6, 2017The small business owner has returned to the political scene nearly a year after her loss to Jay Edwards.
Councilwoman Chris Fahl is running for reelection as fourth ward representative
By Anastasia Nicholas | Nov. 6, 2017Fahl is an incumbent and unopposed.
Former Graduate Student Senate President Eddie Smith running for Athens township trustee
By Bennett Leckrone | Nov. 6, 2017Former Graduate Student Senate President and Ohio University alumnus Eddie Smith said he was encouraged by local officials to continue pursuing his political career.
Ohio University Sustainability Project Coordinator hopes to bring experience to council
By Bennett Leckrone | Nov. 6, 2017Longtime Athens resident and OU Sustainability Project Coordinator Samuel Emerson Crowl is running unopposed for Athens City Council’s third ward seat.
Brian Cristi challenges longtime incumbent for First Ward council seat
By Hayley Harding | Nov. 6, 2017Brian Cristi wants to unseat incumbent Kent Butler and bring new ideas to Athens.
Kent Butler, D-1st Ward, has served on city council for nearly 10 years
By Taylor Heddleson | Nov. 6, 2017Here are the main issues he thinks Athens is facing this year
Brian Baker will begin his second full term if he wins the election for township trustee
By Sarah M. Penix | Nov. 6, 2017Brian Baker has been the “road guy” in Athens Township for more than three years of his more than 13-year career with the Athens County Engineers.
Get to know your candidates
By Taylor Johnston | Nov. 6, 2017Here’s everything you should know about the 2017 local election candidates.
Film Review: 'Pokemon the Movie: I Choose You!' is filled with childhood nostalgia
By Mae Yen Yap | Nov. 5, 2017Join Ash and Pikachu as they reenact their first meeting on the silver screen.
Laughter resounds from students and parents for Dave Coulier and Becky Robinson
By Alex Laflin | Nov. 5, 2017The pair performed comedy routines Saturday night at MemAud.
Swim & Dive: Second-place finishes the difference in loss to Buffalo
By Eric Walker | Nov. 5, 2017Ohio fell to Buffalo in the Aquatic Center on Saturday.
'Top Girls' looks at challenges many women face, even 30 years later
By Alex Laflin | Nov. 5, 2017The play is preparing for a second weekend of shows.
Cinema and Syntax: Not everybody likes Quentin Tarantino
By Georgia Davis | Nov. 5, 2017Tarantino's style doesn't work for everyone.
