Ballot fate of Athens County fracking charter in court risk
Athens County Common Pleas Court may decide if a proposed Bill of Rights Committee charter to ban fracking activity and prohibit using county water for fracking can appear on the November ballot. The county elections board already ruled the petition invalid for not structurally changing government, prompting a legal challenge and possible court filing.
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Athens County Board of Elections
Bill of Rights Committee
Elections Board
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Athens County
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Ohio
Common Pleas Court
Penny Brooks
Board of Elections
John Haseley
Keller Blackburn
Blackburn
Ohio Attorney General
Medina County Board of Elections
Post
Medina County
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Public Square Fire prompts facade stabilization in Nelsonville
Nelsonville moves to reinforce the Preston Building facade gutted by April fire. Architect David Moran and Stuart's Opera House Inc. president Carol Ault expect to move equipment onto the site Monday to stabilize the shell, demolish unsafe sections, and shrink the safety zone. The cornice may be saved but will be inspected. no completion date is set. The opera house remains open while the restaurant remains closed.
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Public Square
David Moran
Preston
Carol Ault
Stuart’s Opera House Inc
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Moran
Stuart’s
Opera House
Jason Gadrim
Nelsonville Public Square
Real Food Real Local Conference ties to Brew Week
The fourth annual Real Food Real Local Conference in Athens coincides with 30 Mile Meal Month and the 10th Ohio Brew Week. Organizers aim to extend stays for visitors to explore breweries, farms, markets and local eateries, with attendees traveling from across the region and beyond.
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Athens
Ohio
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Schaller
Paige Alost
Athens County
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Dairy Barn campers go medieval Morris dancing circling
Dairy Barn Arts Center campers Isebelle Probe and Chloe Clevenger wore handmade headbands with greenery and flowers while dancing with PVC pipes as warrior sticks. Instructor Cindy Poland led elementary and middle school aged campers in circular Morris dance steps.
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Isebelle Probe
Chloe Clevenger
Dairy Barn Arts Center
Cindy Poland
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