Incumbent County Commissioner Charlie Adkins defeats Independent Jon Rose
By Andersen Beck | Nov. 6, 2024Charlie Adkins, the Incumbent County Commissioner of Athens retained his office and beat Independent candidate Jon Rose, winning by 63.6%.
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Bernie Moreno wins Ohio Senate seat
By Elizabeth Talaga | Nov. 5, 2024Bernie Moreno wins Senate race, defeating Incumbent Sherrod Brown.
Republican Don Jones re-elected as state representative for 95th district
By Zoe Weyand | Nov. 5, 2024Although Athens County favored Micah McCarey for state representative for the 95th district, Republican candidate Don Jones won the district overall.
Ohio voters reject Issue 1, block gerrymandering reform
By Drew Hoffmaster | Nov. 5, 2024Issue 1, banning gerrymandering and holding more redistricting accountability, did not pass in Ohio despite bipartisan support.
Athens Levy 17 passes, supports local library services
By Bianca Grim | Nov. 5, 2024Levy 17 passes in Athens County, supporting library services needing funding after cuts
Levies 19, 20, 21, 22 renewed
By Drew Hoffmaster | Nov. 5, 2024Athens County’s levies 19, 20, 21 and 22, support medical treatment and vehicles, senior citizen facilities and children’s services, passed for renewal.
Issue to abolish city charter left off Nelsonville ballots
By Maggie Amacher | Nov. 5, 2024Issue 23 was left off paper ballots, affecting 90 voters who already cast their ballots.
Federal Hocking Local superintendent determined to raise grades, spirits
By Jack Solon | Nov. 5, 2024The 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.
Athens Disability Commission plans to sue the city
By Zoe Weyand | Nov. 4, 2024Due to a lack of progress in making Athens more accessible, the Athens Disability Commission has decided the next step is to sue the city.
Union Street Market works to sell liquor Sundays
By Tessa Searcy | Oct. 29, 2024If 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.
Possible end of gerrymandering in Ohio lies within Issue 1
By Suzanne Piper | Oct. 29, 2024According to Citizens Not Politicians, Ohio is among the 10 most Gerrymandered states. Issue 1 could put an end to that statistic.
Levy 17 would replace, increase Athens County Libraries funds
By Maggie Allwein | Oct. 29, 2024On the ballot this upcoming week, Athens County will be voting on a 0.3 mills increase for the Athens County Public Library.
HB 458 changes voting rules, causes controversy
By Drew Hoffmaster | Oct. 29, 2024Along with changing voter identification rules, HB 458 shortens absentee ballot requests, changes curbside voting rules and moves early voting windows.
Ohio University recognized for student voter registration efforts
By Elizabeth Talaga | Oct. 29, 2024OU has been recognized for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts and its student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections.
Key races, issues on the ballot in Ohio this November
By Jack Solon | Oct. 29, 2024With Election Day fast approaching, here’s a compilation of key races in Ohio.
Athens County Ballot features 4 levy renewals
By Drew Hoffmaster | Oct. 29, 2024This election, Athens County has four levies --- Issues 19, 20, 21 and 22 --- on the ballot for renewal.
Jon Rose speaks out on low EMT wages, funds in press conference
By Mary Kate McNamee | Oct. 25, 2024Jon Rose, running for the Athens County Commissioner advocates for better wages for EMT workers in press conference.
Student Senate resolutions take aim at textbook prices, meal swipe restrictions
By Jack Solon | Oct. 24, 2024Student Senate resolutions target textbook costs and meal swipes.
City Council heard BZA resignation, passed legislation for curb ramps
By Maggie Allwein | Oct. 23, 2024Athens City Council met Monday to discuss sewer rates and construction for curb ramps and received a resignation letter from a BZA member.
Student Senate changes rules, appoints new members
By Jared Christopher | Oct. 21, 2024Student Senate met Wednesday to change some rules and procedures and discuss the upcoming accreditation process for OU.
