City Council: Student Senate draws attention to dishonest towing practices
Student Senate raised the issue of unjust towing practices.
Swing State of Mind: Daniel Kilgore jumps into the race for Ohio's 15th Congressional District
Daniel Kilgore is interviewed by George about his candidacy to run against Republican Incumbent Steve ...
Board of Elections reverses polling location moves after resident feedback
Voters from Lodi, New Marshfield and Waterloo won’t have to vote at Alexander High School this November, ...
City Council: Student Senate draws attention to dishonest towing practices
Student Senate raised the issue of unjust towing practices.
Ohio to host next round of Democratic presidential primary debates
So far 11 candidates have qualified for the next debate at Otterbein University in Westerville.
E-Scooters may be coming to Athens
Four or five different companies are interested in coming to Athens.
Swing State of Mind: Daniel Kilgore jumps into the race for Ohio's 15th Congressional District
Daniel Kilgore is interviewed by George about his candidacy to run against Republican Incumbent Steve Stivers.
Board of Elections reverses polling location moves after resident feedback
Voters from Lodi, New Marshfield and Waterloo won’t have to vote at Alexander High School this November, as the Board of Elections reversed a decision to move polling locations following a March public hearing.
Swing State of Mind: Recap of Summer 2019 Political News
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George and Abby Miller recap the summer's biggest headlines and how they are impacting political news today.
City Council: Candidates call for stronger code enforcement
Council members are currently mulling an ordinance that would increase fines and make jail time a possibility for landlords who neglect their properties.
Ohio University student political parties prepare for the new year
Both student organizations are beginning their year of supporting local candidates and helping students become politically active.
Swing State of Mind: Athens Mayoral Candidate Damon Krane
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Damon Krane discusses running against current Mayor Steve Patterson.
City Council: Discussion on new possible transportation services
Public transportation riders have increased by 700 percent since 2011.
Official tally finds Alexander Local School District levy passes by one vote; votes will be recounted next month
Because the levy passed by such a small margin, the ballots will have to be recounted.
Student Senate: Multicultural Center move on hold; members pass resolution for Bobcat Readership Program
Ohio University will look for a permanent space for the office next fall.
New Ohio House bill would develop educational program on the “humanity of the unborn child”
Local school districts would be able to choose whether or not to implement the program.
Ohio House bill could negate the Freedom of Expression passed by OU
House Bill 88 would prohibit Ohio universities from restricting free expression rights.
OU suspended from Campus Pride Index
The university would be suspended from a minimum of 20 months or until deemed appropriate.
Jack of All Trades: Bill Weld is the perfect Libertarian for Republicans
Bill Weld’s fiscal conservatism and social liberalism is a perfect segue away from Trump for Republicans.
Student Senate: Members to vote on funding for Bobcat Readership Program
Student Senate is looking to allocate funding for local, state and national news and is requesting an increase in funding for the program.
City Council: Ordinance passed for APD body cameras and Tasers
Members also discussed the cost of e-scooters in Athens at the meeting.
OU Student Senate voting records show more Democrats than Republicans
The majority of the senate is unaffiliated, but Democrats still outnumber other parties.
Swing State of Mind: Athens Mayor Steve Patterson
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Mayor Patterson discusses his history and upcoming election campaigning.
