Incumbents continue to hold county, state positions
By Anna Millar | Nov. 14, 2022Following the Midterm Elections on Nov. 8, various candidates voice their plans for office moving forward.
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The Olive Branch Ep. 3: Post-Election Talks
By Cassie Dye and Lauren Begley | Nov. 10, 2022Join hosts Cassie Dye and Lauren Begley as they debate on all sorts of random topics on The Olive Branch podcast!
Midterm elections maintain influence despite fewer voters
By Molly Wilson | Nov. 8, 2022Despite the importance midterms hold both nationally and locally, they typically engage fewer voters compared to presidential election years.
City Council: Body discusses requirements for rental permits in Athens
By Payton Daugherty | Nov. 8, 2022Athens City Council met to discuss an ordinance amending housing regulations and the requirement for rental permits in Athens and to discuss mutual aid to the Athens Sheriff’s office.
Local candidates reflect on campaign tactics
By Maya Morita | Nov. 7, 2022There is a multitude of campaign tactics that politicians will take advantage of throughout their races, including advertising and on-the-street campaigning.
Board of Elections handles midterm turnout
By Sophia Young | Nov. 7, 2022The Athens County BOE has received a positive turnout of staff and resources to assist with early voting and the midterm bustle.
Thompson, Wasserman vie for County Auditor seat
By Addie Hedges | Nov. 6, 2022In the 2002 Athens County auditor election, Thompson defeated her then-opponent Wasserman. Twenty years later, the two are running campaigns against each other again.
Months of controversy surround Ohio’s 94th District election
By Payton Daugherty | Oct. 31, 2022The race for Ohio’s 94th District House of Representatives seat between Tanya Conrath and Jay Edwards has involved controversy since Conrath decided to run in August.
City Council meets to discuss Dairy Barn Arts Center’s new sign
By Payton Daugherty | Oct. 17, 2022The body passed two ordinances, one to allow the Dairy Barn Arts Center to place a new sign in the city’s right-of-way and another to amend appropriations to the water fund.
City Council met to discuss the solar array project
By Payton Daugherty | Oct. 10, 2022The solar project will offset 1,834 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually and 55,020 metric tons of carbon dioxide over its 30-year design life.
City Council: Pay-to-Stay ordinance is passed
By Payton Daugherty | Oct. 3, 2022The body voted again on the Pay-to-Stay ordinance, which would give tenants a tool to fight an eviction.
City Council holds special session to discuss appropriations
By Payton Daugherty | Sep. 26, 2022Committees heard from the City and Safety Services Committee, who discussed additional expenses to the solid waste contract.
OU College Democrats host voter registration event
By Maggie Palma | Sep. 21, 2022Democrat Senate Candidate Tim Ryan was announced to speak, but canceled at the last minute.
Tanya Conrath holds rally, sues Secretary of State Frank LaRose
By Anna Millar | Sep. 20, 2022On Monday, Tanya Conrath held a rally to speak with supporters about her lawsuit against Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose.
City Council votes to reconsider pay-to-stay ordinance
By Payton Daugherty | Sep. 19, 2022Council also discussed the creation of the Athens Community Improvement Corporation, an economic development tool, which would be used to improve the city.
City Council: Committees discuss possible fee additions
By Payton Daugherty | Sep. 12, 2022The committees also discussed a new sign for The Dairy Barn Art Center.
Local group proposes Athens become sanctuary city
By Payton Daugherty | Aug. 28, 2022A local reproductive rights advocacy group, Athenians for Bodily Autonomy, has proposed Athens become a sanctuary city.
Eligibility of Ohio House Candidate to be decided by Ohio Secretary of State
By Lydia Colvin | Aug. 24, 2022After a tie vote by the Board of Elections, Tanya Conrath’s candidacy request for the Ohio House will now be decided by the Ohio Secretary of State.
City Council: Committees discuss possible land acquisition for new fire station
By Payton Daugherty | Aug. 22, 2022The purchase price of the land has an estimated value of $350,000 to $550,000.
Opinions clash outside of Supreme Court following controversial abortion ruling
By Griffin Shaivitz | June 29, 2022With Roe v. Wade being overturned, a lot of strong reactions were felt in front of the Supreme Court Friday.
