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Athens’ bars have been going over maximum capacity for years, and the only consequence was a minor misdemeanor. Now, Athens Fire Chief Robert Rymer is going through the city council to update the penalties to include more expensive fines and the possibility of jail time.
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) -- The city of Athens is looking to move quickly to secure funding for a new fire station now that voters have approved an income tax increase to pay for it.The city plans to i
Athens residents may see a new income tax levy on the May 2022 election ballot to build a new fire station, possibly on Athens' north side near Stimson Avenue. Athens
To build a new fire station, the council plans to introduce an ordinance to place a 0.1 percent income tax levy on the May ballot.