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Commissioners looking into ways to reorganize Athens Public Transit

Athens, Ohio · Athens

Commissioners looking into ways to reorganize Athens Public Transit

Coverage: 2 sources

The Athens County Board of Commissioners are looking into ways to reorganize Athens Public Transit as a joint city-county venture, which would provide access to additional funding sources.See the Story

Athens County elections director to retire after 33 years

Athens, Ohio · Athens

Athens County elections director to retire after 33 years

Coverage: 2 sources

On Friday, May 23, the Athens County Board of Elections accepted the resignation of Republican deputy elections director Debbie Quivey when she shared a letter of retirement with the board. Her last day will be on July 25.See the Story

‘He Shot My Daddy!’: Cop Claimed to be In Fear for His Life, But Bodycam Shows Him Move Into Harm’s Way Before Killing Ohio Man Backing Out of Driveway. Family Settles Lawsuit

Nelsonville, Ohio · Nelsonville

‘He Shot My Daddy!’: Cop Claimed to be In Fear for His Life, But Bodycam Shows Him Move Into Harm’s Way Before Killing Ohio Man Backing Out of Driveway. Family Settles Lawsuit

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The family of a man killed by an Ohio cop who had placed himself behind the man’s car as he was backing out before firing several shots, then claiming to have been in fear for his life, agreed to a settlement this week. But the settlement over Michael Whitmer’s wrongful death lawsuit will remain confidential under the agreement, according to the Athens County Independent. And the cop who shot and killed him, Cecil Morrison, was charged with misd…Read Article

Local advocates meet with Rep. Balderson spokesperson, discuss possible DHHS funding cuts

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ATHENS — Five advocates and one spokesperson from Ohio State Representative Troy Balderson’s office gathered in the Athens Public Library Wednesday morning with one main topic in mind — possible funding cuts.Troy Balderson · Athens Read Article

Nelsonville American Legion Post 229 hosts breakfast

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

On Saturday, June 7, a breakfast of pancakes, sausage links and scrambled eggs will be served from 8 to 10am at the Nelsonville American Legion Post 229, at 11 September St. Eat in, carry out or for in town delivery,…Nelsonville, Ohio · Nelsonville Read Article

Sarah Fuller Jeopardy Profile: Age, Job, Family, Stats - Jeopardy Tonight

Find out all the Jeopardy! results for Sarah Fuller, including games played, scores and competitors.Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

Prep roundup: Boyd County run-rules Rowan County in region final

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

ATHENS, Ohio -- Ian Ginger faced only one batter over the minimum Saturday in leading Ironton to a 4-0 victory over Minford in the Division V, Region 20, Southeast 3 district championship high school baseball game at Ohio University's Bob Wren Stadium. Ginger saw 22 batters, striking out six and walking one to send the Fighting Tigers (18-3) to the regional semifinals against Lancaster Fairfield Christian (18-8) at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Mason High S…Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

Plains residents concerned about scale of affordable housing development

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

THE PLAINS - A coalition of residents are speaking out about an affordable housing development in The Plains they say is out of scale with the rest of the neighborhood.Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

Athens & Federal Hocking girls track & field take home Regional crowns during hectic weekend

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Track & field may not always necessarily be a team sport, but group-wide success means all the same.Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

Athens to host first Ohio recreation economy conference

Coverage: 2 sources

Guest speakers and off-campus excursions from Ohio University during a two-day conference to learn about outdoor recreation in Appalachian Ohio are drawing people together in Athens on July 22 and 23 for the Ohio Outdoor Recreation Economy Conference.Athens, Ohio · Athens See the Story

Public media funding cuts create ‘uncertainty’ for WOUB, general manager says

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 1 to slash federal funding to public media broadcasters PBS and NPR, directly impacting WOUB Public Media, an affiliate of both.Athens, Ohio · Athens Read Article

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