Athens Fire Department responds to house fire on Central Avenue, no one harmed
By Sophia Young | Oct. 14Damages from the fire are estimated to cost $90,000.
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OU political organizations prepare for upcoming elections
By Anna Millar | Oct. 10Multiple events are being planned by Ohio University political organizations to highlight the election season.
Athens, OU Police Departments prepare for increased Homecoming activity
By Alex Imwalle | Oct. 7Homecoming weekend yields just a 10-20% increase in arrests.
Weekly Weather: Rain ending Friday night, a beautiful Homecoming weekend ahead
By Sydney Walters | Oct. 6Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
Police Blotter: Child accidentally calls 911; dogs running loose
By Anna Millar | Oct. 6The Athens County Sheriff’s Office discovered a 911 hang-up call was made by a child playing with a phone.
Curtis Auto Repair and Towing accused of wrongful towing and questionable practices
By Anna Millar | Oct. 5Two Ohio University students have recently brought forward complaints about Curtis Towing.
Athens businesses do not expect masking issues, hope for high sales during Homecoming
By Anna Millar | Oct. 5Multiple Athens businesses said they are continuing their masking policies throughout Homecoming but are not expecting to face any problems.
City Council: Hiring of new Arts, Park and Recreation director approved
By Kate Anderson | Oct. 4Council also asked citizens to be vigilant and help stop the rise of graffiti in the city of Athens.
Athens festivals aid small business sales
By Alyssa Cruz | Oct. 4Small businesses like Thistlestitch and Dumpster Score had the opportunity to connect with their customers in-person at Athens festivals.
ACCHD sees small increase in student COVID-19 vaccinations due to university mandate
By Donovan Hunt | Oct. 3James Gaskell, ACCHD health commissioner, said the health department vaccinates about 70 to 100 people at its weekly clinics out of Heritage Hall.
OU Student Senate hosts town hall with Athens City Council candidates
By Sophia Young | Oct. 1The event included independent At-large candidates Damon Krane and Iris Virjee.
Congressional candidate Mike Carey speaks at Athens County Republicans dinner
By Anna Millar | Oct. 1The dinner was held at Shade Community Center, where Carey addressed his policies and motivated voters.
OU’s Voinovich School organizes database used in Ohio’s redistricting
By Anna Millar | Sep. 30Ohio’s current process of redistricting has stirred up some controversy regarding constitutionality.
Police Blotter: Cellphone left at scene of trespassing; counterfeit money confiscated
By Anna Millar | Sep. 30Deputies discovered a phone they believe to have been left behind by trespassers in a shed.
ACCHD continues to encourage self-reporting from at-home COVID-19 tests
By Donovan Hunt | Sep. 29Athens City-County Health Department began using an online reporting system at the beginning of the month to make self-reporting easier for residents.
