Independent files for Athens City Council Ward seat
An independent candidate, Brian Cristi, 35, filed to run in November for Athens City Council 1st Ward against Democrat Kent Butler who is unopposed in the May 2 primary. Cristi, with no prior political experience, cites housing and marijuana decriminalization as issues, and notes petition validity is pending.
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County seeks grants for Nelsonville and Jacksonville projects
Athens County Commissioners plan to apply for two Ohio Development Services Agency Community Development Block Grants totaling about 446,940 to upgrade critical infrastructure. Nelsonville seeks 300,000 to replace a broken sewage lift station near Tri County Career Center with a single efficient system, matching 60,000. Jacksonville requests 86,940 to fund 1,300 feet of 4 inch pipe to boost west side and area water pressure, with 10,000 match. May 1 is earliest dates to submit letters. Albany and Glouster ranking third and fourth.
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Cat's Den expansion clears zoning variances in Athens
Athens zoning board approves two variances for the Cat's Den at 110 W Union St allowing four on site and four off site parking when 10 on site are required and a reduced left side setback. The plan includes expanded seating and space for a small craft brewery as part of a broader renovation that will also convert a one bedroom house into a four bedroom apartment and move the site to B-1 zoning. Construction is planned to begin early this summer once a use permit is issued after new application reflecting variances.
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Athens County appoints Dempsky WDB director for Area 14
Athens County Commissioners hired Jean Dempsky from Ohio University Office of Information Technology as director of the Workforce Development Board Area 14 serving Athens Meigs and Perry counties. The vacancy followed Scott Zielinski’s move to Athens County Job and Family Services.
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Workers Memorial Day ceremony planned in Athens
A ceremony honoring Ohio workers who died or were injured on the job will take place Friday April 28 at noon at the mural in Luckys Athens 11 N Court St. Sponsored by local workers and labor leaders the event marks Workers Memorial Day.
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County puts Connett Road property up for sale
Athens County Commissioners will advertise for four weeks the Connett Road building in The Plains for sale. The site, once used by the Job and Family Services office, now has one tenant Integrating Professionals for Appalachian Children. Minimum bid is 300000. original purchase price 235000 with possible repayment of about 106000 tied to federal program goals.
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