Athens County voter turnouts sees peak in federal election years
Local elections only tend to bring out voters when there’s highly contested races or ballot issues. ...
5 takeaways from the fifth Democratic Primary Debate
Mayor Pete Buttigieg grappled with the attacks his climbing polling numbers elicited.
Swing State of Mind: Hazing in Ohio
George and Mikayla walk through the events of the last year surrounding hazing at Ohio University and ...
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City Council: Detour routes announced for 2020 construction projects
Multiple detour routes for Richland Avenue were announced.
City Council: Firearm code changes, disposal of police department firearms approved
The disposal of firearms will make way for the purchase of new firearms and does not mean the police department will be disarmed.
Athens County voter turnouts sees peak in federal election years
Local elections only tend to bring out voters when there’s highly contested races or ballot issues.
Swing State of Mind: How to win in Ohio?
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George and Mikayla chat about the 2020 Democratic primary nominees and what it will take for a candidate to win the Ohio Primary.
5 takeaways from the fifth Democratic Primary Debate
Mayor Pete Buttigieg grappled with the attacks his climbing polling numbers elicited.
Swing State of Mind: Hazing in Ohio
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George and Mikayla walk through the events of the last year surrounding hazing at Ohio University and discuss recent efforts at the state and federal level to address it.
Voter turnout plummets to lowest point in recent years during 2019 election
Only 25.79% of voters in Athens County showed up at the polls last week.
Swing State of Mind: 2019 general election results
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The 2019 general election is over, and Swing State of Mind has the results and analysis on the results and voter turnout numbers.
Levy to support services for low-income seniors passes
A levy that serves to renew support for a program that delivers free meals to low-income senior citizens passed on Tuesday.
Independent candidates influence city government despite not holding office
Independent candidates Krane, Hamrick and Monday plan to continue their activism to influence city government.
Mayor Steve Patterson wins reelection by a large margin
Incumbent Democratic Mayor survives a challenge from the left in election with over 75% of the vote.
At-Large race results in entirely Democratic City Council
Beth Clodfelter will replace Patrick McGee.
The renewal of the tuberculosis levy passes
The levy provides funding for tuberculosis medication free of charge.
Breakdown of mayoral candidates campaign finances
Both candidates raised about the same amount of money, but Krane spent the majority of his funds while Patterson spent only half.
Athens City Council has become a one-party government
Groupthink might now occur if different opinions aren’t considered.
