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Natalie’s Notes: Dad’s weekend needs events for grieving students
(10/31/25 4:00am)
This weekend is Ohio University’s Dads weekend, filled with events, including zip lining, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office’s chili cook-off, Casino Royale and more throughout campus. Although many students enjoy these events, some students could be grieving a deceased loved one from afar, and this weekend may affect them negatively.
Chase on the Case: Government shutdowns hit home
(10/30/25 4:00am)
The United States Government has been on shutdown since Oct. 1 at midnight. At the time this article was written, it had been 28 days and 12 hours. The only thing that has come from this is that Congressional Representatives and Senators are no longer working for you. The government has turned its back on the American people in the name of uncompromisable negotiations.
Residence Hall Association delivers safe, lively trick-or-treating
(10/30/25 4:00am)
Ohio University’s Residence Hall Association hosted RHAlloween Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, inviting local elementary and middle school students to Ohio University Greens for an evening of trick-or-treating.
Hot Box to feed SNAP recipients amid government shutdown
(10/30/25 4:00am)
Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots will provide free meals to families reliant on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beginning Nov. 1, when the U.S. Department of Agriculture is set to officially suspend all federal food aid due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Open burning regulations go into place this fall
(10/29/25 4:00am)
Intense drought conditions, or D4, in over 35% of Ohio’s land area were at their highest peak in 25 years in 2024, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. In 2025, almost 10% of the state’s land area is experiencing D4 conditions.
No Kings rallies draw crowds across Southeast Ohio
(10/29/25 4:00am)
The nationwide No Kings movement held another round of protests Oct. 18, featuring demonstrations filled with signs, costumes and speeches expressing attendees' concerns about President Donald Trump’s administration.
Athens County residents to vote on multiple levies in upcoming ballot
(10/28/25 4:00am)
Athens County residents will vote on three levy issues in the upcoming 2025 General Election this fall.
Daphne’s Dispatch: Analyze local election candidates in Athens
(10/28/25 1:56pm)
The candidates running in local elections directly influence your day-to-day living. From policies and budgets to education and public safety, the people whose names are written on the upcoming Nov. 4 general election ballot have been deeply involved in the city’s business.
Clara’s Commentary: School levies are vital for districts
(10/28/25 4:00am)
Every day, my seventh graders walk into my classroom with an understanding that they will be fed, the lights will be on, the bathrooms will work, the water will run and their teachers will be paid to enrich their minds. In Ohio, my students are guaranteed this by voters through tax levies that keep our schools open.
Soph’s Soapbox: Celebrities should advocate for local elections
(10/28/25 4:00am)
As Election Day approaches, local candidates and issues take the forefront of local news. Decisions on how tax dollars are spent and trustee candidates are important to locals. However, local elections usually see smaller voter turnout due to the lack of people urging others to vote.
Heidi’s Hot Takes: Local elections deserve student votes
(10/27/25 4:00am)
College students love to talk about change in today's society. We post about it, protest for it and debate it in class. Yet when Election Day rolls around and it’s a mayor or city council race instead of a presidential election, student voter turnout plummets. It’s ironic because local elections decide the very issues that shape student life.
Athens’ favorite grumpy, orange cat resurfaces
(10/28/25 4:00am)
Upon arriving in Athens, some might think Ohio University’s iconic mascot, Rufus, is the only cat that represents the city. However, the truth is, Athens is big enough for two famous felines.
Meet the candidates in Athens County’s Election
(10/28/25 4:00am)
Athens County voters will head to the polls next Tuesday to elect local leaders across the county. Candidates include Lucas Mace and Nathan Simons for Glouster Mayor; Fred Holmes, Johnathan Flowers and Nancy Sonick for Nelsonville Mayor; Andrea Nicole Thompson-Hashman and Nicholas Smith for Nelsonville Auditor; Carl Fouts III, Gary Arnold, Ralph Kevin Coey and John Standley for three open positions on the Trimble Local School Board, according to the Ohio Board of Elections.
Athens City Council Election: All candidates unopposed Democrats
(10/28/25 4:00am)
All Athens City Council candidates in this year’s municipal election are running unopposed and all are Democrats. The Nov. 4 election will seat three new members and promote one current member to president.
Police blotter: Gate theft, arrests, warrants of the week
(10/28/25 4:00am)
Friday, October 17
Layla’s Lens: Halloween guest registration rips off residents
(10/24/25 4:00am)
With Halloween just around the corner for students at Ohio University, there’s one thing that might be scarier than a sticky fraternity floor: the required $50 guest registration fee for any student living in a residence hall.
City Council hears public debate over temporary housing shelters
(10/21/25 4:01pm)
Athens City Council met Monday, Oct. 20, for a nearly three-hour-long regular session primarily discussing a temporary housing ordinance. All members of Council and Mayor Steve Patterson were present, along with dozens of community members in the packed audience.
Weekender Briefs: Halloween celebrations, university resources, live music
(10/21/25 4:00am)
Tuesday, Oct. 21
From Athens to DC: Second round of No Kings protests mobilize nationwide
(10/20/25 4:00am)
A man in a Tyrannosaurus rex costume waved a flag that read “No Kings in America.” A woman walked her dog wearing a sign that read “Will fetch balls for Republicans in Congress.” American flags waved high, and the scene in Washington, D.C. on Saturday was awe-inspiring as the second round of No Kings protests commenced nationwide.
