Athens County Board of County Commissioners discuss heating in floor plans for new EMS station
By Hardika Singh | Feb. 5, 2019A BDT architect shared floor plans for a new EMS station.
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Board of Trustees approves amendment that gives more autonomy to students
By Abby Miller | Feb. 5, 2019The student body as a whole would have the final say in Student Senate amendments instead of the Board of Trustees.
Student Senate: Athens City Planner presents about new Athens Comprehensive Plan
By Colt Austen | Feb. 5, 2019Members will also vote on nine resolutions at the meeting.
City Council discusses resolution opposing government shutdowns
By Abby Miller | Feb. 4, 2019The recent shutdown impacted local businesses, SNAP recipients and housing.
Graduate Student Senate: Members to discuss future goals of organization
By Colt Austen | Feb. 4, 2019Members will vote on three resolutions at the meeting.
City Council: Members to continue discussion on home rule and government shutdown
By Abby Miller | Feb. 3, 2019Council hopes better establish its autonomy and prevent government shutdowns.
Faculty Senate: Members to discuss Faculty Handbook clarifications
By Tedi Delashmet | Feb. 3, 2019Members will vote on the resolution to clarify the recusal processes of the college Professional Ethics Committees.
County Commissioners: Body discusses search for new EMA director
By Erin Franczak | Jan. 30, 2019The Athens County commissioners will interview people for new director of Emergency Management Association.
Student Senate: Athens City Planner presents about new Athens Comprehensive Plan
By Colt Austen | Jan. 29, 2019Members will also vote on three resolutions at the meeting.
City Council: Complete Streets program would increase pedestrian safety
By Erin Franczak | Jan. 29, 2019A resolution on Home Rules, which allows cities the right to govern themselves, was also introduced.
What to expect from Gov. Mike Dewine's first term
By George Shillcock | Jan. 28, 2019Before midnight on his first day in office, DeWine signed six executive orders.
Athens City Council members to discuss transportation, finances and personnel
By Erin Franczak | Jan. 27, 2019Complete Streets is a policy that encourages support for non-motorized vehicles.
Student Senate: Body hears from Women’s Center and Student Trustees
By Abby Miller | Jan. 23, 2019Student Trustees discussed the Student Senate’s proposed amendment, which was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Graduate Student Senate: Members heard from executive position candidates
By Chloe Meyers | Jan. 22, 2019Michael Senteney, Brett Fredericksen, Linford Frimpong and Dareen Tadros spoke about what their plans would be in an executive position.
Athens activists gathered for the Women’s March Saturday
By Nolan Simmons | Jan. 22, 2019The demonstration was in coordination with marches across the United States.
City Council: Members discuss new credit card policy and bridge projects
By Abby Miller | Jan. 22, 2019Additions were made to the city’s credit card policy.
County Commissioners discuss utilities increases, SNAP benefits
By Erin Franczak | Jan. 22, 2019Athens County Board of County Commissioners voted to allow cash donations on the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services website.
Graduate Student Senate will host an open forum of executive positions
By Chloe Meyers | Jan. 21, 2019The four positions are president, vice president for finance, vice president for communications and vice president for legislative affairs.
City Council: Members to discuss street closure and credit card policy
By Abby Miller | Jan. 21, 2019The street closure would take place on April 6 for around 11 hours.
Student Senate: Body will hear a presentation from student trustees
By Ellen Wagner | Jan. 15, 2019Faith Voinovich and Austin McClain will present about the Board of Trustees meeting.
