Coronavirus: Athens County reports 107th COVID death
By Emma Skidmore | Jan. 24, 2022The county currently has nearly 3,500 active coronavirus cases.
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Food banks, pantries continue to fight food insecurity in Southeast Ohio as COVID-19 affects funds, supplies
By Addie Hedges | Jan. 23, 2022As COVID-19 continues to affect those grappling with food insecurity, local food banks and pantries encourage those who can donate food, money or volunteer time to do so.
Vaccine providers stay busy as COVID-19 transmission rises
By Donovan Hunt | Jan. 23, 2022Over 2,000 students tested positive for COVID-19 during winter break or prior to Spring Semester move-in, Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, said.
New dog park in Nelsonville being considered by city officials
By Tre Spencer | Jan. 20, 2022A new dog park could bring dog owners in Nelsonville a place for recreation and opportunities to connect with the community.
Police Blotter: Stolen car found; catalytic converter reported stolen
By Molly Wilson | Jan. 19, 2022The owner of the car was contacted and asked for the vehicle to be left where it was found until they could retrieve it the following morning.
City Council: Contract reopener for city police union discussed
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 18, 2022The police union contract reopener would include a 2.5% increase in pay for 2022.
Sports betting legalization in Ohio opens opportunities for bars, bettors in Athens
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 13, 2022Legal betting stands to bring in billions for the state and increase the consumer market.
Weekly Weather: Snow chances this weekend, cold and dry next week
By Sydney Walters | Jan. 12, 2022Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
Police Blotter: Small children dial 911; car rolls over hill
By Anna Millar | Jan. 12, 2022The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call that was discovered to have been made accidentally by small children.
Coronavirus: Athens County reports additional death
By Emma Skidmore | Jan. 12, 2022The death was reported Jan. 11.
Boil advisory issued for Montrose Avenue, Ondis Avenue
By Ryan Maxin | Jan. 11, 2022The advisory is scheduled to last until Wednesday at 2 p.m.
City Council: Committees meet to discuss new fire department construction plan
By Sophia Young | Jan. 11, 2022Council sought a $70,000 authorization and a $40,000 appropriation for stage one design costs of the new fire department.
Athens City School District updates COVID-19 policies in new year
By Paige Fisher | Jan. 10, 2022Athens High School currently has the most cases among students of any school in the district.
City Council: Body welcomes 2 new council members
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 4, 2022The body also heard the annual business report from Law Director Lisa Eliason.
Coronavirus: Athens City-County Health Department reports two deaths, 520 active cases
By Ryan Maxin | Jan. 3, 2022Currently, 31,668 people are fully vaccinated against the virus in the county.
Coronavirus: Athens County hits 100 COVID-19 deaths
By Emma Skidmore | Dec. 22, 2021A new COVID-19 death was reported between Dec. 17 and 19.
City Council: Johnson & Johnson national opioid settlement discussed
By Payton Daugherty | Dec. 14, 2021Knisely said Athens could receive a settlement between $98,827 and $141,182.
OUPD reports sex offense at The Ridges
By Molly Wilson | Dec. 8, 2021The survivor was less than 13 years old.
Coronavirus: 2 additional COVID-19 deaths reported
By Emma Skidmore | Dec. 8, 2021Over half of Athens residents have started the vaccination process as the death toll approaches 100.
City Council: Body discusses income tax increase for 2022 primary election ballot
By Payton Daugherty | Dec. 7, 2021If passed, the resolution would add an income tax increase of 0.1% per year over the next 20 years.
