$100 million for rent and utilities relief available to Ohioans
Ohio approves funding for housing assistance for low-income Ohioans affected by the pandemic.
City Council: Members discuss $20,000 increase in cost of University Estates townhouses
Councilmembers discussed raising the cost of the 50 townhome units being built at University Estates ...
More COVID-19 vaccination sites available as doses are received
There are currently 10 locations that administer the COVID-19 vaccine in Athens County.
$100 million for rent and utilities relief available to Ohioans
Ohio approves funding for housing assistance for low-income Ohioans affected by the pandemic.
UPDATE: Missing 13-year-old Nelsonville boy found safe on Tuesday
Keo Rothe, a 13-year-old boy from Nelsonville, has been missing since Sunday with no cell phone.
City Council: Members discuss $20,000 increase in cost of University Estates townhouses
Councilmembers discussed raising the cost of the 50 townhome units being built at University Estates from $220,000 to $240,000.
More COVID-19 vaccination sites available as doses are received
There are currently 10 locations that administer the COVID-19 vaccine in Athens County.
Coronavirus: Athens County exceeds 4,500 COVID-19 cases
Athens County reported no new deaths this week.
Individuals predict more crowds at bars after statewide curfew lifted
The change will allow establishments to remain open for longer hours.
Brick City Records produces EPs despite pandemic
4 EPs will be released at the end of the semester, despite a mostly-virtual operation.
Firdous Express brings fast, casual mediterranean food to Court Street
After struggling through COVID-19, Firdous Express finds its place in Athens.
Police Blotter: Man calls 911 for medical dissatisfaction; vehicle towed from Shade Community Center
A man called 911 to express his dissatisfaction with medical care he had received earlier in the day.
City Council: Funding transfer for Richland Avenue handrail, poet laureate term extended
$13,000 is needed to install hand railing for the Richland Avenue Pedestrian Passageway.
Bagel Street Deli to expand next door into Mountain Laurel Gifts building
Although the space will be growing, Bagel Street will still keep the small details and menu items its customers love.
Coronavirus: Athens County hits 4,400 COVID-19 cases, 30 deaths
Athens’ death toll rose to 30 as 19 new deaths were reported this week.
Coronavirus: 5 more deaths reported in Athens County since Thursday
Two people in the 70-79 age range and three people in the 80+ age range were reported to have died from COVID-19 since Thursday.
Coronavirus: 11 new COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday
Seven males and four females’ deaths were confirmed Wednesday due to a delay in Ohio Department of Health death data.
Coronavirus: Statewide curfew lifted
Gov. Mike DeWine announced the Ohio curfew will not be extended due to falling coronavirus hospitalizations.
Voinovich School receives $2.2 million USEDA grant for economic development in Appalachia
Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs received the grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
Athens launches improved city app
The app allows Athens citizens to report city problems in real time.
Athens celebrates Valentine’s Day with COVID-19 restrictions
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and Athens has you covered during COVID-19.
Athens City School District educators receive coronavirus vaccines
Athens County is in the first group of counties to receive vaccines for educators.
ARTS/West hosts annual For the Love of Athens photography contest, photo exhibit
For the Love of Athens allows for the people of Athens to experience through the eye of a lens. Those involved encourage people to come see the exhibit to experience a safe getaway from everyday life.
