Groups clash over Athens County charter in Ohio Supreme Court
In a case over the proposed Athens County charter, several groups filed legal briefs. Affiliated Construction Trades Ohio Foundation, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Royalty Owners and the American Petroleum Institute urged the Supreme Court to permit ballot placement. Ohio Farm Bureau Federation opposed the measure, arguing vagueness and potential conflicts with existing duties. The committee seeks a writ of mandamus to force the elections board to place the charter on the ballot, while board and prosecutors contest the request.
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Ohio Chamber of Commerce
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American Petroleum Institute
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Athens County Board of Elections
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Common Pleas Court
Elections Board
Common Pleas
4Th District Court of Appeals
Jon Husted
Come Get Ballot
Elections Boards
Zach Saunders
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4Th District Court
Athens council splits on arts and recreation director pay
In a 3 3 tie Council President Chris Kinsley cast the deciding vote to approve the starting salary for a new Athens arts parks and recreation director set at 50 percent of the pay grade or 71884. The mayor may hire without council approval if pay is 25 percent or less of the pay grade. The pay range is 59804 to 83865. Critics questioned the high starting rate calling it akin to buying a Porsche over a Chevy while supporters urged trust in administration to hire a competent leader.
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Arts, Parks and Recreation
Chris Kinsely
Steve Patterson
Patterson
Michele Papas
Peter Kotses
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Council OKs salary for new arts parks and rec director
In a split vote Campitelli was fired in May by Patterson who sought a director with a different skill set. Smedley backed the pay after noting the hire fits budget limits while Fahl challenged pay parity with peer cities. Butler Knisely voted to break the tie as the council weighs workload and upcoming projects including a new swimming pool.
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Ohio University Named Among Nation's Safest Colleges
Ohio University Athens is ranked 21st nationwide as a safe college by the National Council for Home Safety and Security. The list uses FBI Uniform Crime Reports and NCES data to rate on and off campus safety. OUPD notes efforts to protect students faculty staff and visitors while Athens also earns recognition.
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Ohio to award 450000 grants to fight opioid epidemic
Four Ohio law enforcement agencies and partners will share 3 million dollars in grants from the attorney general to bolster opioid crackdown efforts. Agencies across 40 departments will deploy drug-fighting teams that include cops, treatment providers, and overdose survivors to visit, counsel, and refer users to rehabilitation, aiming to reduce repeat overdoses.
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Franklin County
Ono Attorney General's Office
Eral
Mike DeWine
Stewart Hoax Reported Amid Bomb Scare in JOP
Authorities responded to a call claiming a bomb in a package at Stewart prompting bombproof suits and remote media coverage. Investigators later determined the incident was a hoax with no device found and no injuries.
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