Good morning, Athens County. In a primary election that barely drew 10% of registered voters to the polls, Athens residents have spoken on key financial matters, rejecting a proposed income tax increase that would have bumped rates from 1.95% to 2.25%. The low turnout didn't stop Democratic candidates from securing nominations in several city council races, while Nelsonville voters made their own statement by narrowly rejecting a charter amendment that would have repealed Issue 23.
Meanwhile, the halls of WOUB are buzzing with well-deserved pride as staff and students collected an impressive haul at the Press Club of Cleveland's All-Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards. Report for America member Theo Peck-Suzuki is ending his three-year tenure on a high note with four audio storytelling awards, while five talented WOUB students proved the future of local journalism remains in capable hands. The celebration continues at the awards ceremony in Cleveland on June 6.
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0%☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🗳️ Athens County voters reject key tax increases in low-turnout election. Only 9.76% of registered voters participated in the May 2025 primary, where Athens city residents voted against raising the income tax from 1.95% to 2.25%. In city council races, Democrats Beth Clodfelter, Jessica Thomas, and Paul Isherwood secured nominations for At-Large positions, while Megan Leah Almeida won the Ward 1 nomination. Nelsonville voters narrowly rejected a charter amendment that would have repealed the previously approved Issue 23. Local township levies saw mixed results, with Bern Township approving cemetery and fire protection measures while Troy Township rejected a road maintenance levy.
🏆 WOUB staff and students sweep journalism awards in Ohio. The Press Club of Cleveland honored WOUB with multiple All-Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards, recognizing both professional staff and student achievements. Report for America member Theo Peck-Suzuki claimed four audio storytelling awards as he concludes his three-year service with WOUB. Arts reporter Emily Votaw was also recognized, while five WOUB students won in various college media categories. The awards ceremony celebrating these accomplishments will take place in Cleveland on June 6.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
The Golden Eagles soared over Alexander 7-2 on Tuesday, with Belpre's bats proving too much for the struggling Spartans. The win improves Belpre to 5-11 while Alexander drops to 2-9, but these teams won't have to wait long for a rematch—they'll face off again Wednesday in what's quickly becoming baseball's newest awkward home-and-home series.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Alexander (2-9) | ||
vs Belpre | L 7-2 | |
Federal Hocking (0-15) | ||
@ Trimble | L 6-0 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
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Alexander (1-11) | ||
@ Oak Hill | W 15-14 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.
-Hebrews 10:23
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