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As part of Damon Krane’s first campaign initiative, he suggested there be a debate on @ohiou’s campus every year in the future, before the voter registration deadline, to enhance student voter turnout

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Director of Code Enforcement David Riggs emphasized the need to consistently update the zoning code as time passes. There are currently new signs that don’t necessarily align with the code, and it’s important to incorporate those, he said.

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The @ohiou Board of Trustees met Thursday and Friday to discuss the university’s R1 status, capital projects and a reflection from @OHIO_President, Hugh Sherman.

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The council for @CityofAthensOH met on Monday in a special session to discuss an ordinance allowing the Athens County Agricultural Society to place a fence on the city right-of-way.

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@CityofAthensOH City Council met Monday to discuss a permit made by Athens County Agricultural Society to build a chain link fence on a city-owned property within the fairgrounds, located on Herrold Avenue.

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With the complete demolition of West Elementary School, it is now undetermined when the new soccer fields will be finished.

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@coaCityCouncil met on Monday to discuss a special consideration of a petition that involves establishing new community authority for the Ridges.

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@CityofAthensOH City Council met on Monday to discuss two ordinances concerning the fire station and the possibility of becoming sister cities with Ostroh, Ukraine.

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@coaCityCouncil met in committees on Monday to discuss a possible cooperation agreement between the City of Athens and the municipality of Ostroh.

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After a long day of partying at a fest, some students may find themselves drunk, lost and without many open bathrooms. A common question starts to trickle into their minds: Can I rock a piss right here without getting caught by the cops?

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Police Blotter: A woman was arrested earlier this week for driving under the influence.

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Athens City Council met in committees on Monday to discuss options and rate increases for trash service providers.

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The SOAR Initiative has a service called “The Strip Club” that will anonymously send test strips and other materials for safe drug usage to one's door

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he project has been in the works since 2016 but is officially opening Friday

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Police Blotter: Caller told the Sheriff’s Office about a domestic abuse sighting, which turned out to be two kids playing tag.

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Local law enforcement agencies say charging for the possession of marijuana ranks low on a list of their respective departments’ priorities; however, it is still illegal on Ohio University’s campus.

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Buddy's Lounge has increased in popularity as it strives to create a welcoming environment for people to hang out and purchase THC, HHC and CBD products that are compliant with the 2018 Federal Farm Bill.

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City Council: Body discusses $90,000 annual fee to the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia
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Police Blotter: An elderly person out for a walk was reported to the Sheriff’s Office but was found only to be getting his steps in.

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Athens City Council discussed the idea of a resolution to oppose Ohio Senate Bill 83 at its Monday meeting, as well as the announcement of new positions being funded for the Athens Fire Department

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