As courts ponder which is the rightful city government, the statutory council wants voters to unseat the charter council.

Athens County Independent reporter Dani Kington first noticed a natural gas odor while hiking in the woods near her house in ...

Athens City Council decided to raise rates for only one year, instead of a proposed recurring multi-year increase plan.

Athens County Municipal Judge Todd L. Grace and Pickaway County Prosecutor Jayme Fountain are vying for the vacant appellate seat.

It might be a good time to explain why a certain court might be involved in an ongoing saga like Nelsonville’s.

The company awaits federal approval to end landline service in Athens County. Some residents say that would cut them off from 911.

The report argues too many oil and gas wells and not enough inspectors are leading to inaccurate records and more accidents.

Three members of Nelsonville City Council and two community members called for council president, Cameron Peck, to resign ...

The City of Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office is trying to find companies to submit quotes for exterior maintenance and ...

NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The Nelsonville City Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at Nelsonville ...

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