Midkiff
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Organizers plan to revitalize Athens’ west side
The Westside Community Association and Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio are partnering to revitalize Athens’ west side neighborhood, while emphasizing community engagement. Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit that builds and repairs affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio is an affiliate that serves six Southeast...
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An Ohio city is raising about $100,000 a year for solar through a carbon fee
In 2018, residents of Athens, Ohio, did something unusual – they voted to raise their own utility bills. The voters chose to adopt a carbon fee, a small bump in their electricity rate that goes to solar energy projects on city buildings and other public sites. The fee is...
The Logan Daily News
Meetings air concerns about proposed short-term rental regs
LOGAN- A series of meetings were held in the commissioners’ office this week to discuss short term rental ordinances and allow for community members to ask questions and provide input before any decisions are made. Among the concerns raised at the meeting was added financial pressure from the new regulations. Local STR owner Marie Liptak explained that the annual $50 fee for a permit to operate a STR adds to the financial difficulties that she and other owners are facing. “The state next year is going to make all STRs into commercial properties, and that’s going to affect us yet again because of all the taxes that we’re already paying. Because we pay our 6% every month, and now the unrealized gains from our property taxes on top of our property taxes,” Liptak said. “That $50 fee a year, it’s more money out of our pockets. I don’t know about the other owners. We’re barely breaking even at this point.” Liptak also explained that Airbnb is now changing rules for owners, disallowing them from asking for IDs and rental agreements, making it more difficult for her and other property owners. She stated that she was concerned about big corporations taking
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Athens Veterans Day parade and ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – The Athens community is invited to come together on Wednesday, Nov. 11, to honor the men and women who have served our nation during the annual Athens Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony. This year’s theme, “Honoring All Who Served – Freedom 250,” recognizes the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary.
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Poe Takes the Stage in Athens Nov. 6-7 for History Mystery Nights
The Southeast Ohio History Center will turn two November nights over to Edgar Allan Poe, hosting a History Mystery Night doubleheader on Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, at 24 West State St. in Athens, the SE Ohio Times reported. Both evenings pair a live old-fashioned radio performance with a silent film, with organist […]
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
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Athens Weighs Two-Year Rumpke Extension With No Rate Increase Nov. 2
ATHENS, Ohio — Athens city administrators have asked city council for permission to renew the city’s contract with Rumpke for solid waste services for another two years with no rate increases, the Athens County Independent reported. City Service-Safety Director Andy Stone told council the existing contract has been in place for three and a half […]