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Council takeaways: Athens pool construction, waterline renovation discussed at Monday’s meeting

(05/23/17 2:36am)

Construction on Athens’ long-awaited new pool will begin late this summer — so late that ground will be broken on the same day the current pool closes for the season. Athens City Council held a special session and met in committee meetings Monday night, during which they saw a presentation on the new pool and passed additional ordinances. Here are the biggest takeaways from the meeting:

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2017/05/city-council-pool-renovations

City Council: The three biggest takeaways from Monday night’s meeting

(05/09/17 2:15am)

Here's what you need to know about Monday night's Athens City Council meeting:

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2017/05/council-talks-east-state-street

Important People - Steve Patterson Opinion Headshot

(05/05/17 3:27pm)

Steve Patterson, the Ohio University professor running unopposed for mayor, poses for a portrait on Court Street. (OLIVER HAMLIN | FOR THE POST)

https://www.thepostathens.com/multimedia/1eab1b7a-3d5d-464e-9f9c-fac397c4eadc

Important People - Mayor Patterson

(05/04/17 4:30pm)

Steve Patterson the mayor of Athens, Ohio, poses for a portrait outside of the City Building. (File)

https://www.thepostathens.com/multimedia/17c6858d-7473-4655-ae6a-afa5c1b3eb8d

Union Street sidewalk closure affects sales at some local businesses

(04/26/17 8:49pm)

West Union Street will be under construction for a while longer as the sidewalk enhancement project takes place.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2017/04/union-street-sidewalk-closure

City Council: Athens Community Center to have a staff position dedicated to working with SPMI adults

(04/25/17 3:01am)

Athens City council members were in support for a proposal that would create a position on the Athens Community Center staff dedicated to working with adults who suffer from severe and persistent mental illness.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2017/04/community-center-spmi-adults

25 arrested at 'lively,' warm Palmer Fest

(04/08/17 11:34pm)

Temperatures of over 60 degrees and plenty of sunshine spurred strong attendance, numerous arrests and early shutdowns at this year’s Palmer Fest.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2017/04/palmer-fest-warm-weather-arrests

Athens Police Department may soon deploy body cameras

(04/05/17 9:56pm)

Editor’s note: This article was originally published April 5, 2017.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2017/04/body-cameras-athens-police

City Council: Agreement between Athens Police and Sheriff approved

(04/04/17 12:55am)

Athens City Council members passed an ordinance Monday night that will allow Athens police officers to work with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2017/04/council-sheriff-special-response

OU testing two-ply toilet paper; Kasich appoints new trustee

(03/30/17 10:22pm)

Ohio University students may see new toilet paper in buildings across campus, and a new trustee has been appointed to fill the open position left by former Trustee Kevin Lake.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2017/03/athens-ohio-new-trustee-ohio-university-new-toliet-paper

City Council: APD officers could join and Sheriff's Special Response and Tactics Unit

(03/28/17 2:40am)

The Athens Police Department is preparing to train some of its officers to be a part of the Athens County Sheriff's Office Special Response and Tactics Unit.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2017/03/sheriff-response-police-memorandum

Warm weather spurs strong attendance at High Fest

(03/25/17 11:15pm)

Partiers in summer clothes and squirrel costumes enjoyed the heat of the first weekend of spring at High Fest on Saturday.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2017/03/high-fest-warm-weather

The pee problem: Student Senate and City Council turn to portable toilets to fight fest's public urination

(03/24/17 1:14am)

Clarification appended.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2017/03/public-urination-toilets-fest

City Council: Body approves East State Street project

(03/21/17 2:59am)

Athens City Council members voted Monday night to move forward with an ordinance that would allow more money for bike lanes and sidewalks on East State Street, calling it "progressive" and "inclusive."

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2017/03/east-state-improvements-approved

Researchers disagree on effectiveness of mega-schools

(03/16/17 12:36am)

Proponents of a plan to consolidate Athens' four elementary schools into a single, larger campus say the change could help students, but according to some researchers, students suffer in larger schools.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2017/03/mega-schools-effectiveness-athens-ohio

City Council: Mayor honored for military service

(03/07/17 2:16am)

Athens Mayor Steve Patterson was honored by an Ohio veterans association at Monday night’s city council meeting, having won their “Civil Servant of the Year” award in February.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2017/03/patterson-military-veteran-award

Carriage Hill residents lose homes and possessions to fire

(03/01/17 10:32pm)

Wrapped in a blanket to protect herself from the cold wind, Cherikee Ray held a cigarette as she watched her home of nearly three years burn.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2017/03/carriage-hill-fire-displaces-residents

City Council: Pilot parking permit program would apply to more residents; changes coming to Ohio Brew Week

(02/28/17 4:15am)

Thirty Athens residents have signed a petition calling on city council to adopt a new pilot program loosening the 24-hour parking limit on city streets.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2017/02/council-parking-permit-residents

Fully-staffed Athens Fire Department welcomes two new firefighters

(02/28/17 11:04pm)

To Nick Russel, firefighting was more than a job — it was a long-term commitment, a retirement plan and a chance to get out of the coal mines, where 60-hour weeks had left little time to raise a family and keep up with a farm. Eight years in the mines had been more than enough and when the opportunity arose to move to Athens from nearby Corning, it was almost too good to pass up.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2017/02/new-firefighters-athens-fire-department

Petition garners nearly 400 signatures after committee proposes "Mega School"

(02/23/17 2:47am)

The four Athens elementary schools could eventually be merged into one large "Mega School," but nearly 400 Athens residents are petitioning the city to scrap the plan and keep the schools separated.

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2017/02/mega-school-petition-athens

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