Coronavirus: New death reported in Athens County
(09/09/21 11:08pm)
Another COVID-19 death was reported for Athens County on Tuesday, bringing the death toll in the county to 61.
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Police Blotter: Man gets car stuck on railroad; woman sent home from festival
(09/09/21 5:04am)
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a parking complaint near Jacksonville. The caller said a car was parked blocking an alleyway on Sixth Street.
OU opens new multi-million-dollar chemistry, HCOM buildings for fall classes
(09/09/21 3:10am)
Ohio University recently welcomed students into two newly completed academic buildings for classes during the Fall Semester.
Health care professionals encourage students to donate blood amid state, national shortage
(09/08/21 5:32am)
In July, the American Red Cross announced it had distributed around 75,000 blood products over a three-month period, decreasing the national blood supply.
Editorial: Community support makes us stronger
(09/08/21 2:42am)
It’s a sad, cliche but universal truth: the COVID-19 pandemic has upended life for everyone in some capacity. At The Post, we’ve felt that impact in more ways than one.
OU students, professors favor having in-person classes
(09/07/21 2:12am)
Ohio University is offering more in-person classes this Fall Semester than in the spring, and even though there are still concerns about COVID-19, many students and professors believe being in-person allows for better learning experiences.
Police Blotter: Woman reports neighbor intimidation; woman’s car broken into
(09/02/21 4:24am)
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Roy Avenue in The Plains, regarding a woman’s car being broken into. When deputies arrived on the scene, the woman said her car window was broken and a few items were stolen.
OU, Athens community members react to vaccine mandate
(09/02/21 3:05am)
Correction appended.
Leaders of Athens tourist attractions reflect on summer tourism
(08/30/21 1:58am)
Athens County is home to a variety of tourist attractions, and due to the increase in vaccinations against COVID-19, those attractions were hoping for a summer of normalcy.
Virtual Bandits book club enriches learning for individuals with developmental disabilities
(08/30/21 1:51am)
The Athens County Public Library, or ACPL, is hosting an event series called “Virtual Bandits” — a book club inclusive of developmentally disabled adults.
Athens City School District closed temporarily due to COVID-19 related shortages in transportation staff
(08/27/21 9:50pm)
The Athens City School District, or ACSD, announced Thursday it will be temporarily closed through Aug. 31, citing instances of COVID-19 cases and exposure among transportation staff. Classes began Wednesday for ACSD.
Congressman Tim Ryan visits Athens as part of Workers First Tour
(08/27/21 2:30am)
Congressman Tim Ryan (D-13th District) visited Athens Thursday, meeting community members in several locations as part of his Workers First Tour through Ohio.
'Legacy' documentary to premiere at Stuart’s Opera House
(08/27/21 1:23am)
Legacy: Women of Southeast Ohio, a series of documentary films, is premiering at Stuart’s Opera House on Aug. 27. The documentary showcases the impact of four trailblazing Southeastern Ohio women: Ada Woodson Adams, Francine Childs, Dru Riley Evarts and Carol Kuhre.
OU, Athens officials prepare for mass socialization in Athens
(08/25/21 3:39am)
Currently, there are no local or state policies in place regarding limitations on gathering sizes.
Residential students prepare for move-in during COVID-19
(08/19/21 1:22am)
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include the dates of move-in.
City Council: City’s mask mandate reinstated for indoor public spaces
(08/17/21 2:39am)
Athens City Council reinstated the universal mask mandate Monday evening which requires all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask when in indoor public spaces.
The Union, Tony’s Tavern to enact COVID-19 precautions amid rising cases in Athens
(08/13/21 10:32pm)
Two local bars have adopted new COVID-19 health and safety measures for patrons following an increased number of cases in Athens County.
Coronavirus: Athens County reaches level of substantial COVID-19 transmission
(08/11/21 8:23pm)
Athens County reached the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID-19 substantial transmission indicator Aug. 9, which recommends that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask when in indoor public spaces.
City Council: Reinstatement of mask mandate discussed, approval of remote work space
(08/10/21 8:11pm)
Athens City Council met Monday evening in committees and special session to discuss the potential reinstatement of a mask mandate in Athens, among other ordinances.
