Music producers’ roles are at the foundation of music
Music producers are the heartbeat of music, and each of them have their own preferences when it comes ...
Athens officials, residents react to potentially controversial Ohio Senate bill
The bill would provide townships with a veto for neighboring townships’ renewable energy plans.
Athens small businesses have higher expectations for summer sales
Businesses in Athens have struggled financially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but increases in vaccinations ...
OU, Athens community members concerned with OU’s fall reopening
Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, said the university expects 50% of students to be vaccinated in the fall.
Former Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputy pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
Jimmy Childs also agreed to testify on the prosecution’s behalf against the Bellar family in the cases against them.
City Council: Body establishes designated outdoor refreshment area
Council met for the last time before its July recess, approving several ordinances.
Weekender Briefs: Celebrate Juneteenth with health walk, take an outdoor landscape painting workshop
Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
OU announces role transition, retirement plans of Chief Financial Officer Deb Shaffer
In her new position, Shaffer will assist OU President Hugh Sherman with an effective and efficient transition of OU leadership.
City Council: Athens discusses creation of mental health emergency response team; urgent repairs needed to fire department
The mental health emergency response team is meant to aid in crises where law enforcement can not, as well as prevent personal injury to the individual.
City Council: Source of income housing discrimination banned, Athens partners with OU for wastewater COVID-19 surveillance
Council also canceled a hiring freeze review that was established during the beginning of the pandemic.
Athens City Council Candidate Iris Virjee gives insight on her campaign platform
Iris Virjee announced she was running for City Council on May 11.
Athens Police Department reports fatal altercation near Court Street
There is currently an ongoing investigation into the incident.
Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council awarded $100,000 to expand renewable energy access in Athens County
The grant will be used to provide free solar assessments for businesses and agricultural producers in Athens.
Athens County Sheriff’s Office reports missing 16-year-old
Angelina “Rose” Glover has been missing since May 28.
Coronavirus: New death reported in Athens County
The total number of deaths in the county currently stands at 60.
OU Board of Trustees appoints Hugh Sherman as OU’s 22nd president
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The announcement follows outgoing President Duane Nellis’ decision to step down and return to the classroom as an OU faculty member.
News you need to know from the 2020-21 academic year
Here are the biggest news stories from last year that you need to know.
A look at local OU apparel-based businesses
Several Athens businesses are preparing for in-person orientation with promotions.
Athens City Council amends mask ordinance, no longer requires masks for vaccinated individuals
City Council also discussed joining the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia.
Walmart expands vaccination location in Athens to include younger population
On May 13, Walmart began offering the Pfizer vaccine to those 12 and older.
Coronavirus: Athens County COVID-19 risk level lowered from orange to yellow
The county is now at the lowest alert level for virus spread and exposure.
City Council proposes ban on source of income discrimination be added to city code
Councilwoman Arian Smedley brought forward a proposed amendment to Athens City Code regarding source of income discrimination.
Gov. Mike DeWine to lift most COVID-19 health orders June 2, citing lower infection rates, CDC recommendations
Most health orders will be lifted June 2, leaving time for those who are not yet vaccinated to do so.
