City Council: Zoning changes discussed, law enforcement agreement passed
(08/18/20 2:09am)
Athens City Council discussed Monday rezoning an area of Athens from a business zone to an m-industrial zone.
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City Council: Emergency Relief Grant Program passed for Athens residents
(08/11/20 1:35am)
City Council passed an ordinance Monday approving an emergency relief grant program for secure housing for Athens residents.
City Council: Emergency funds for rent, mortgage payments to become available during pandemic
(08/04/20 1:57am)
Athens City Council discussed Monday creating an emergency funds program to ensure Athens residents can have secure housing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
City Council: Mask order ordinance passed, effective immediately
(07/14/20 1:48am)
Athens City Council passed an ordinance Monday mandating the use of masks in public following a spike of COVID-19 cases after the July 4 weekend.
Council introduces ordinance for possible city-wide mask mandate
(07/11/20 7:25pm)
Athens City Council met during an emergency session Friday evening to introduce the possibility of a mask mandate for the city of Athens.
City of Athens to have firework display for Fourth of July
(07/02/20 8:28pm)
The city of Athens will be having a socially distant fireworks display this year for the Fourth of July.
City Council: Racism declared a public health crisis
(06/23/20 2:48am)
Athens City Council members declared racism a public health crisis Monday, following weeks of nationwide unrest over police brutality and systemic racism.
Construction to continue on new OhioHealth medical office following COVID-19 delay
(06/18/20 3:57am)
OhioHealth will soon continue construction on a new medical office building near O'Bleness Memorial hospital after a delay due to COVID-19.
City Council: Pilot program for additional outdoor seating space, composting to begin
(06/16/20 2:54am)
Athens City Council passed an ordinance Monday to establish a pilot program for additional outdoor seating throughout the Uptown area through use of parklets.
City of Athens to suffer from impact of OU’s layoffs
(06/04/20 10:00pm)
The city of Athens anticipates a loss of about $46,000 in income tax revenue due to budget-related layoffs at Ohio University.
City Council: Mayor authorized to apply for Small Cities Grant
(06/02/20 3:34am)
Athens City Council passed an ordinance Monday allowing Mayor Steve Patterson to apply for and enter into an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation for a grant of $2 million.
City Council: Composting to possibly be added to Athens’ waste management
(04/21/20 2:52am)
Athens City Council discussed entering into a new solid waste contract with Athens Hocking Recycling and Refuse Monday, which could add composting services.
City Council: Residents encouraged to prepare for off-campus move out
(04/14/20 2:20am)
Mayor Steve Patterson expressed concern to Athens City Council as move-out approaches for Ohio University students living off-campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.
City Council: Additional art pieces will be added to traffic control boxes
(04/07/20 2:30am)
Those driving around Athens may soon see new art pieces pop up on traffic control boxes.
City Council: Athens residents’ water will not be shut off over late payments
(03/17/20 4:22am)
Athens residents won’t have to worry about getting their water shut off in the midst of the coronavirus crisis.
Fests not allowed by OU, Athens
(03/17/20 12:15am)
Fest Season has been canceled now that the Ohio Department of Health has said that groups of people greater than 50 cannot assemble.
Over 30 students’ spring break trips canceled due to concerns over coronavirus
(03/04/20 4:12am)
Two Ohio University Spring Break trips to Italy were canceled on Feb. 28, along with another trip to South Korea, due to the coronavirus.
Spin e-scooters raise some concerns on campus, city
(03/03/20 4:50am)
E-scooters have had issues with their ability to operate in “no ride” zones but have still maintained a high ridership since being deployed in Athens in February.
City Council: Mayor presents tips for managing potential coronavirus threat
(03/03/20 3:15am)
Athens Mayor Steve Patterson addressed City Council on Monday about three ways the Athens City-County Health Department will prepare for potential cases of the coronavirus.
City Council: Athens Beautification Day to expand to the entire month of April
(02/25/20 4:20am)
Two Ohio University students spoke to City Council on Monday about the landscaping efforts that will happen during the new Athens Beautification Month in April.
