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OU’s budget expected to end in surplus for 2021
By Anna Millar | Dec. 2OU will end FY21 with $709.2 million in revenue and will spend $666.3 million on various expenses.
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Police Blotter: Man’s car backfires; woman breaks into a residence
By Anna Millar | Dec. 1A woman was arrested for breaking and entering a home in Glouster.
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Resolution regarding removal of administrative bonuses proposed to OU Faculty Senate
By Anna Millar | Nov. 22In early November, a resolution suggesting administrative bonuses should be suspended during years of financial crisis was brought forward.
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Athens uses federal funding to make up COVID-19 revenue losses, creates plans for remainder of funds
By Anna Millar | Nov. 18The city’s biggest focus is making up revenues that were lost during the pandemic, Councilman Sam Crowl, D-3rd Ward, said.
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Police Blotter: Cow reported near road; residence allegedly broken into
By Anna Millar | Nov. 17The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a cow near the roadway.
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Athens County EMS tax levy renewal passes
By Anna Millar | Nov. 2The funds from the levy are used to pay for the operating costs of ambulances, EMS buildings and staff salaries.
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Russo wins Athens County, loses district to Carey
By Anna Millar | Nov. 2Mike Pence, among other national Republican leaders, including former President Donald Trump, tweeted messages of congratulations to Carey on his win.
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Chairmen of Athens County Republicans, Democrats discuss candidates ahead of 15th Congressional District race
By Anna Millar | Nov. 2Allison Russo and Mike Carey are fighting to gain the historically Republican seat as representative of Ohio’s 15th district.
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Police Blotter: Wanted man arrested; man flagged down deputy at car wash
By Anna Millar | Oct. 27A man on the most-wanted list was transported to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail without incident.
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City Council: Finance and Personnel Committee discusses merit-based incentive program
By Anna Millar | Oct. 26The Finance and Personnel Committee discussed multiple, possible changes to staff pay and incentives, discussing a merit-based program at length.
