The Lostro has undergone multiple renovations, including the current implication of Playa Bowls. The construction of the superfruit bowl franchise follows guidelines to preserve the building's history.
The Ohio Department of Transportation is investing over $13 million in Ohio’s public transit. This means $160K for a new bus to serve Athens.
The Taproot Collective is a new local business in Athens for any plant lover or art enthusiast. There are many propagated plants to choose from, as well as locally made candles and art. The shop is run by Julie Penland Dykstra, a local who works at Purple Chopstix and is dedicated to sustainability and recycling.
As the government shutdown paused SNAP benefits for millions, several Athens restaurants offered free meals to residents who rely on the program. With benefits now restored, businesses say they stepped up to help neighbors facing food insecurity during the weeks without assistance.
Ohio University and broader Athens County host multiple services that offer free Narcan, a drug that can reverse opioid overdoses.
Senate Bill 1 requires Ohio universities to implement new systems for tracking faculty workload and post-tenure review. Professors in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism say the changes are reshaping how they document their daily responsibilities.
Ohio Planned Parenthood plans to fight back against Medicaid after the government sector threatens to decrease state funding.
Substance use disorder is a national crisis, but it disproportionately affects Appalachia. In 2022, overdose rates in Appalachia were 64% higher than the rest of the country. ARC hopes to address this issue through awareness, recovery ecosystems and its INSPIRE program.
Two of the four food trucks operating on Ohio University’s campus accept meal swipes and other university dining currency. OU Culinary Services says its current policy, which limits dining-currency use to university-run trucks, helps maintain consistent pricing and supports campus dining operations.
The Athens Local Drive Thru has dedicated a fridge to its space for the community to donate and take any food they may need. The fridge is large, and has gotten attention from many locals who want to support their community. One customer has begun making meal kits with her daughter for the refrigerator, making meal time easier for people who struggle with food insecurity.
The chair of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities says the city is “egregiously out of compliance” with the ADA, while city officials maintain Athens is meeting federal requirements.
@nationwidekids (IG) partnered with the @burrowfoundation (IG) to develop learning modules that equip school-based clinicians in Appalachian Ohio with the knowledge to diagnose and treat mental health issues in students.
Ohio Senate Bill 56 is a proposed state bill that would overhaul certain aspects of the current cannabis industry in Ohio, although it has yet to gain approval of both the state house and senate in its current form.
The Athens City Council passed Ordinance 110-25 at its Nov. 3 meeting, establishing an official cybersecurity policy for the city.
State opioid treatment has been inaccessible to citizens in rural areas due to lack of facilities. The implementation of mobile opioid treatment units will allow for more treatment opportunities in Ohio.
A Facebook group titled “Boycotting Athens gas stations!” has 2.8k members who voice concerns regarding the price of gas in Athens. Prices in Athens County remain higher than in many neighboring areas.
The Gathering Place is moving forward with its Conestoga Hut initiative, a project that will house three homeless individuals in Athens. The huts will be placed on The Gathering Place’s property and support the individuals with various resources and community.
Carfentanil, a lethal synthetic opioid, is on the rise in Ohio, and experts are concerned about the impact of such a deadly drug on the Southeast Ohio and Appalachian region.
Due to the government shutdown, SNAP benefits have ceased since Nov. 1. Local food banks discuss how community members will be affected by this issue, and will continue to try to provide for the community supported by SNAP.
The Athens County election results have revealed the mayors for the towns and villages of Nelsonville, Glouster, Chauncey and Coolville.
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