Incumbent County Commissioner Charlie Adkins defeats Independent Jon Rose
By Andersen Beck | Nov. 6Charlie Adkins, the Incumbent County Commissioner of Athens retained his office and beat Independent candidate Jon Rose, winning by 63.6%.
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Bernie Moreno wins Ohio Senate seat
By Elizabeth Talaga | Nov. 5
Levies 19, 20, 21, 22 renewed
By Drew Hoffmaster | Nov. 5MORE POLITICS
Issue to abolish city charter left off Nelsonville ballots
By Maggie Amacher | Nov. 5Issue 23 was left off paper ballots, affecting 90 voters who already cast their ballots.
Lately with Layne: Harris is the lesser of two evils
By Layne Rey | Nov. 5Endorsements for Harris from individuals who either disagree with her currently, don’t align with the Democratic party or supported Trump in the past prove she is the lesser of two evils.
Federal Hocking Local superintendent determined to raise grades, spirits
By Jack Solon | Nov. 5The Ohio State Report Card releases, placing Federal Hocking Local at the bottom of Athens’ school districts. The district’s new superintendent, Jason Spencer, wants to do something about it.
Athens Disability Commission plans to sue the city
By Zoe Weyand | Nov. 4Due to a lack of progress in making Athens more accessible, the Athens Disability Commission has decided the next step is to sue the city.
Daphne’s Dispatch: Gen-Z a mouthpiece for social justice
By Daphne Graeter | Oct. 30‘Z’ focuses on advocating for mental health awareness, racial justice, and gender equality and climate change. A huge factor in the passion that is within this generation is the personal effect each of the social issues has had on them.
TV, film often highlights political issues
By Nyla Gilbert | Oct. 29In 2024, film and TV creators are using their platforms to tackle pressing political and social issues.
2024 presidential candidates’ style defines them
By Clara Leder | Oct. 29Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s fashion choices are powerful tools for showcasing their views.
Organizations, businesses voice the power of voting
By Carly DeLuca | Oct. 29Campus organizations and Athens businesses encourage voting by holding educational events about the candidates, providing resources for mail-in voters and exclusive promotions.
New college students battle nerves over 2024 election
By Aiden Ryan | Oct. 29Ohio University students describe their feelings toward this year’s election, including the most pressing problems that face them as voters.
Union Street Market works to sell liquor Sundays
By Tessa Searcy | Oct. 29If approved by Ward 3 Precinct 1 voters on election day, Union Street Market will be able to serve its community with hard liquor, beer and wine all week long.
Possible end of gerrymandering in Ohio lies within Issue 1
By Suzanne Piper | Oct. 29According to Citizens Not Politicians, Ohio is among the 10 most Gerrymandered states. Issue 1 could put an end to that statistic.
Levy 17 would replace, increase Athens County Libraries funds
By Maggie Allwein | Oct. 29On the ballot this upcoming week, Athens County will be voting on a 0.3 mills increase for the Athens County Public Library.
HB 458 changes voting rules, causes controversy
By Drew Hoffmaster | Oct. 29Along with changing voter identification rules, HB 458 shortens absentee ballot requests, changes curbside voting rules and moves early voting windows.
Ohio University recognized for student voter registration efforts
By Elizabeth Talaga | Oct. 29OU has been recognized for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts and its student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections.
