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As more intense rains overwhelm storm drain systems, Athens and other communities consider flood-control alternatives
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — During the unusually heavy rains this summer, videos popped up on social media showing water gushing out of storm drains in Athens. This was presented by frustrated residents as evidence the city is failing to properly maintain the storm drainage system, leading to blocked lines and flooded roads, homes and businesses.
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Plaintiffs in short-term rental lawsuit ask judge to sanction defendant company
LOGAN — After 20 homeowners in a Green Township housing subdivision filed a lawsuit against a Florida company for buying a home there and turning it into a short-term rental, the company responded with a countersuit, alleging that the plaintiffs were interfering with its attempts to sell the property. Now the plaintiffs from Brad-Mer Acres have fired back with a motion asking a judge to dismiss the counterclaim, and to sanction the defendant company for “frivolous conduct.” In filing the countersuit, the motion alleges, defendant Palm Side Paradise LLC (PSP) is trying to “bully” the homeowners. “Because the counterclaim is not warranted under existing law and serves only to increase the cost of this litigation, Plaintiffs also request a hearing on sanctions,” the motion states. In August 2024 PSP bought a five-bedroom house in the subdivision, turned it into a short-term rental (STR) for up to 16 guests, and began marketing it on websites such as Airbnb.com and VRBO.com. In response, 10 residents of the subdivision filed a lawsuit in Hocking County Common Pleas Court, in which they argued that using the house as an STR violates Brad-Mer’s restrictive covenants. They also claimed that the rental was creating a nuisance.
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Athens council to address Piketon data center
ATHENS, Ohio — The city of Athens will prepare a petition to intervene with written comments to the Ohio Power Siting Board, involving an artificial intelligence company’s plans to construct two gas power plants near Piketon in Pike County, in order to power a data center campus. Athens...
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Athens council debates 2027 consulting contract
ATHENS, Ohio — Athens City Council member Michael Wood, 3rd Ward, said Monday night that he does not support renewing the city’s contract with consulting and lobbying firm Sunday Creek Horizons. Wood cited concerns over Sunday Creek Horizons’ political giving to Republicans and its role in turmoil at...