The Affordable Housing Commission and Athens City Council are concerned with the rental conditions Athens residents endure. The Rental Inspection Process Subcommittee was created to analyze these conditions and make recommendations to improve inspection standards and housing conditions.
Parents United for Public Schools hosted a town hall Tuesday at the Athens Public Library to discuss school funding issues in Ohio and Athens County and outline potential actions.
Athens City Council discussed infrastructure upgrades, including utility work in Uptown, and advanced several ordinances Monday night.
The war between Iran and the U.S. is now causing ripple effects across the global economy, with rising gas and diesel prices in the U.S.
AEP Ohio is assessing over 1,200 power outages in Athens, stretching 10 miles.
Senate Bill 56, which went into effect March 20, bans the sale of intoxicating hemp without a dispensary license, as well as public consumption. The bill restricts home-growing, changes definitions and expunges those convicted of minor misdemeanors in relation to cannabis.
A Bigfoot sighting at The Ridges called professional hunters from across the region to gather in anticipation of a potential sighting.
Buddy’s Lounge announced its closure today on Instagram, after serving the Athens community for three years. Senate Bill 56 forced the storefront to close, as the sale of intoxicating hemp has been made illegal without a dispensary license.
Attorney General Dave Yost, in partnership with the Ohio Bankers League and Ohio Pharmacists Association, is launching an initiative to combat elder abuse. Elder abuse is a rising issue in Ohio, with one in 10 Ohioans age 60 or older suffering from abuse.
Playa Bowls in Athens opened Friday, with people lined up for special deals.
HUD refers to new ideologies for the CoC Program, presented by the Trump administration. Facilitating change from the Biden-era “slush fund” that prioritized housing-first, HUD Secretary is increasing regulations on the application process for organizations.
Portsmouth is expected to be the site of the largest natural gas generation facility in the world, generating 9.2 gigawatts of power, as part of a Japan-U.S. trade deal.
The Athens City Police Department was one of nine municipalities selected for grant technology to be used by first responders. Athens Police Chief Nick Magruder said emergencies could be viewed from these drones for a more effective response.
Following the closure of Pixelle Specialty Solutions' paper mill, many lost their manufacturing jobs. Now that emerging manufacturing companies are moving to the region, workers and employers will have to deal with transferring skills.
Athens City Council will consider rezoning nearly 27 acres at The Ridges from educational to residential use.
Cool Digs has closed its doors on East State Street, due to slow sales and increased supplier and shipping costs. Sara Quoia Bryant, the owner, speaks on her experiences with the store and the city of Athens.
The OneOhio Recovery Foundation is using money collected from opioid settlements to invest in opioid prevention, treatment and recovery projects.
The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce organized a state of the Athens address to discuss the 2025 year in review from city and county departments.
Gov. Mike DeWine told investigative reporters in Ohio not to enter childcare facilities after concerns of fraud were raised.
Road salt ran low in Athens after late-January storms as demand surged across Ohio. A 500-ton shipment Feb. 12 restored local supply.
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