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Today’s edition · Fri., Nov. 6

Athens council weighs a two-year Rumpke contract renewal

Plus, Nelsonville's new city manager contract includes a $1 million buyout clause.

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Rumpke

Athens City Council held first reading Monday night of Ordinance 107-26, which would extend the city's refuse contract with for up to $2.6 million per year. The current contract expires June 30, 2027, and the city administration favors a two-year extension because there would be no cost increases to customers. Athens County Independent

Nelsonville

Nelsonville City Council is split over the city manager's new contract, which includes a $1 million buyout clause. If Danette Miller is terminated without just cause during her nine-year contract, the city will have to pay her $1 million. WOUB Public Media

Innovation Center

The $11 million is projected to be completed in December 2027 and open to the public in January 2028. It will include space for STEM learning, a dental care office, a laundry center for students and their families, and workforce development opportunities. Athens County Independent

The Nelsonville-York Innovation Center is projected to open in January 2028

  1. AugustThe ceremonial ground-breaking took place.
  2. March 2027Rapid construction is expected to begin.
  3. Dec. 2027The center is projected to be completed.
  4. Jan. 2028The center is projected to open to the public.

Source: Athens County Independent

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If you live in Athens County, there's a new tool to understand your flood risk from a project led by . Its maps cover the entire county, while the FEMA maps on the Athens County Auditor website don't map all parts of the county. Athens County Independent

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Lisa Roback won the 12th annual Athena Award Wednesday at the Athens Community Center. She's an instructor for Project Search, a transition-to-work program helping students with disabilities gain employment experience. The Post

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Today in Athensto me · Fri., Nov. 66:00 a.m.

Athens council weighs a two-year Rumpke contract renewal

Plus, Nelsonville's new city manager contract includes a $1 million buyout clause.

The TLDR

  1. Athens council took up a two-year Rumpke contract renewal
  2. Nelsonville manager's contract has a $1 million buyout clause
  3. Nelsonville-York Innovation Center is slated to open in 2028
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