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From insane asylum to university hub: The Ridges

Eric Boll 8/27/21 Eric Boll 8/27/21

From insane asylum to university hub: The Ridges

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CAThens Happens

Eric Boll 8/24/21 Eric Boll 8/24/21

CAThens Happens

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Republican Carey, Democrat Russo nominated in special election primaries

Zach Zimmerman 8/4/21 Zach Zimmerman 8/4/21

Republican Carey, Democrat Russo nominated in special election primaries

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Swank wins Democratic primary for council seat

The New Political . 5/4/21 The New Political . 5/4/21

Swank wins Democratic primary for council seat

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Ben Ziff appointed to replace Peter Kotses on Athens City Council

Zach Zimmerman 4/21/21 Zach Zimmerman 4/21/21

Ben Ziff appointed to replace Peter Kotses on Athens City Council

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Ohio University helps vaccinate students and residents

Nolan Cramer 4/21/21 Nolan Cramer 4/21/21

Ohio University helps vaccinate students and residents

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Athens City Council discusses new landscaping regulations, passes energy agreement with AEP

Izzy Keller 4/20/21 Izzy Keller 4/20/21

Athens City Council discusses new landscaping regulations, passes energy agreement with AEP

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Athens City Council proposes amendment to unlawful discriminatory practices ordinance

Madeline Harden 4/13/21 Madeline Harden 4/13/21

Athens City Council proposes amendment to unlawful discriminatory practices ordinance

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Athens City Council talks residential parking; Kotses to vacate seat

Anna Azallion 4/6/21 Anna Azallion 4/6/21

Athens City Council talks residential parking; Kotses to vacate seat

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Protesters gather Uptown in opposition of Minnesota pipeline project

Alejandro Figueroa 3/30/21 Alejandro Figueroa 3/30/21

Protesters gather Uptown in opposition of Minnesota pipeline project

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Dozens rally at courthouse against racism, violence against AAPI community

Zach Zimmerman 3/29/21 Zach Zimmerman 3/29/21

Dozens rally at courthouse against racism, violence against AAPI community

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Athens’ Bagel Street Deli plans to expand

Kate Marijolovic 3/26/21 Kate Marijolovic 3/26/21

Athens’ Bagel Street Deli plans to expand

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Fourth Ward primary Dem candidates debate housing, environment, local economy

Izzy Keller 3/24/21 Izzy Keller 3/24/21

Fourth Ward primary Dem candidates debate housing, environment, local economy

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How Athens city officials’ salaries compare to other college towns

Alejandro Figueroa 3/18/21 Alejandro Figueroa 3/18/21

How Athens city officials’ salaries compare to other college towns

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Athens City Council talks shifting funds, investing in emergency power

Audrianna Wilde 3/16/21 Audrianna Wilde 3/16/21

Athens City Council talks shifting funds, investing in emergency power

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Baileys Trail System spurs development with opportunities for lodging entrepreneurs

Madeline Harden 3/11/21 Madeline Harden 3/11/21

Baileys Trail System spurs development with opportunities for lodging entrepreneurs

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New Congressional bill to create mentor-mentee programs for main street businesses

Kae Walther 3/10/21 Kae Walther 3/10/21

New Congressional bill to create mentor-mentee programs for main street businesses

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City Council discusses insurance proposal with Ohio Public Entities Pool

Silver Barker 3/9/21 Silver Barker 3/9/21

City Council discusses insurance proposal with Ohio Public Entities Pool

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City Council discusses affordable housing, economic development

Anna Azallion 3/2/21 Anna Azallion 3/2/21

City Council discusses affordable housing, economic development

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Thousands of CARES Act dollars went toward Mask Up Athens campaign

Zach Zimmerman 2/26/21 Zach Zimmerman 2/26/21

Thousands of CARES Act dollars went toward Mask Up Athens campaign

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Campus

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What was RaptureTok? What did Athens think of it?

What was RaptureTok? What did Athens think of it?

UAOU holds rally as bargaining sessions continue

UAOU holds rally as bargaining sessions continue

Ohio University’s use of AI art leaves students feeling cheated

Ohio University’s use of AI art leaves students feeling cheated

Multiple cars’ tires slashed on High and Mound Street

Multiple cars’ tires slashed on High and Mound Street

Student Senate supports faculty union

Student Senate supports faculty union

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Athens City Council declares city ‘‘safe haven’’ for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals

Athens City Council declares city ‘‘safe haven’’ for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals

Local group asks Athens City Council to support Ohio Issue One

Local group asks Athens City Council to support Ohio Issue One

Athens Disabilities Commission proposes ADA lawsuit if legislation demands are not met

Athens Disabilities Commission proposes ADA lawsuit if legislation demands are not met

Athens City Council discusses response to tension in Springfield, hears disability rights advocates

Athens City Council discusses response to tension in Springfield, hears disability rights advocates

Plastic bag ban deemed violation of state law

Plastic bag ban deemed violation of state law