Police Blotter: Barking dog reported in Glouster; car abandoned for two months

By Anna Millar | Feb. 1

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a vehicle was abandoned for two months.

APD, OUPD face department vacancies, hiring officers

By Kendall Wright | Jan. 31

Explosive gender reveal party, trail camera stolen

By Kendall Wright | Jan. 25

Local schools still experiencing substitute shortages

By Paige Fisher | Jan. 24

Athens Recreation Advisory Board seeks stability, new members

By Madalyn Blair | Jan. 23

Local animal shelters, rescues near capacity limits

By Anna Millar | Jan. 18

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Police Blotter: Mystery person calls for help, burglar turns out to be trapped bird

By Kendall Wright | Jan. 18

A reference to possible counterfeit currency was made to the Sheriff’s Office.

City Council meets to discuss new fire station

By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 17

Athens City Council met on Monday to discuss an ordinance that would authorize the Service-Safety Director Andrew Stone to enter into a contract for the construction of the new fire headquarters.

ORCA promotes recreation, connects Southeast Ohio

By Tre Spencer | Jan. 17

The Outdoor Recreation Council Of Appalachia, or ORCA, is an organization that manages the Baileys Trail System and is currently expanding throughout Southeast Ohio.

Keystone’s Mac Shack opens Athens location

By Hannah Campbell | Jan. 16

At 14 S. Court St., the Athens location is open until 4 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

City Council meets in committees to discuss new fire station

By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 10

The current goal for construction is to have a bid opening on March 15 and an award by March 20 so construction can start in April.

City Council discusses Athens’ 2023 budget

By Payton Daugherty | Dec. 13

According to the auditor’s reports, the city is looking at an estimated $82 million in revenue in 2023. Over $52 million will be appropriated.

Police Blotter: Cow found on side of the road; dog sets off home alarm

By Anna Millar | Nov. 30

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report of livestock in the road.

City Council: Committees discuss future of The Ridges

By Payton Daugherty | Nov. 29

Council President Chris Knisley said Buckeye Hills Foundation and Community Partners were able to obtain a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to further plan to stabilize the buildings and plan potential new buildings.

Night Court: Getting to know Kent "Kento" Lankos

By Cole Patterson and Jensen Knecht | Nov. 22

Hosted by Junior Cole Patterson and Senior Jensen Knecht, Night Court is a podcast that explores student life at Ohio University beyond the classroom, with interviews from local personalities and fan-favorites.

City Council passes resolution to protect reproductive rights

By Payton Daugherty | Nov. 21

Council approved a resolution encouraging the mayor to deprioritize the criminalization of abortions in Athens, which he said he would sign immediately.