With just under two months left until Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the U.S., students and locals are preparing for uncertainty.
Senate held a town hall Wednesday evening with updates from the Dean of Students, Athens Fire Department, Ohio University Housing and Residence Life, Senate Appropriations Committee and Senate President Dan Gordillo.
Charlie Adkins, the Incumbent County Commissioner of Athens retained his office and beat Independent candidate Jon Rose, winning by 63.6%.
Bernie Moreno wins Senate race, defeating Incumbent Sherrod Brown.
Although Athens County favored Micah McCarey for state representative for the 95th district, Republican candidate Don Jones won the district overall.
Issue 1, banning gerrymandering and holding more redistricting accountability, did not pass in Ohio despite bipartisan support.
Levy 17 passes in Athens County, supporting library services needing funding after cuts
Athens County’s levies 19, 20, 21 and 22, support medical treatment and vehicles, senior citizen facilities and children’s services, passed for renewal.
Issue 23 was left off paper ballots, affecting 90 voters who already cast their ballots.
The 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.
Due to a lack of progress in making Athens more accessible, the Athens Disability Commission has decided the next step is to sue the city.
If 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.
According to Citizens Not Politicians, Ohio is among the 10 most Gerrymandered states. Issue 1 could put an end to that statistic.
On the ballot this upcoming week, Athens County will be voting on a 0.3 mills increase for the Athens County Public Library.
Along with changing voter identification rules, HB 458 shortens absentee ballot requests, changes curbside voting rules and moves early voting windows.
OU has been recognized for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts and its student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections.
With Election Day fast approaching, here’s a compilation of key races in Ohio.
This election, Athens County has four levies --- Issues 19, 20, 21 and 22 --- on the ballot for renewal.
Jon Rose, running for the Athens County Commissioner advocates for better wages for EMT workers in press conference.
Student Senate resolutions target textbook costs and meal swipes.
Solutions by The State News