The Over Hang owner: City construction caused me to pull food service
By Jeremy Hill | Apr. 8, 2015The Over Hang stopped serving food in late 2015, in part because construction on a roundabout cost the owner $65,000 in lost sales.
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Athens Chipotle has regained Carnitas, for now
By Jeremy Hill | Apr. 8, 2015Athens’ lone Chipotle restaurant has resumed serving carnitas amid a nationwide shortage of the pork filling, though its unclear how long it will stay.
City officials are concerned about sanitation at Number Fest
By Luke Furman | Apr. 8, 2015Numbers Fest organizers said there will be nearly twice as many bathrooms as last year in order to create a sanitary environment for the large event.
Broken gas line leaves more than 100 residents without service
By EMILY BOHATCH | Apr. 8, 2015A gas line broke beneath Richland Avenue early Wednesday afternoon leaving 130 to 150 Athens residents without service.
The weather is disgusting right now in Athens; We have a severe thunderstorm warning
By Samuel Howard | Apr. 8, 2015Take cover this afternoon.
Powdered alcohol is coming to a store near you, but not if some legislators can help it
By Matt Cudahy | Apr. 7, 2015APD Chief Pyle says he wouldn't be surprised if over-eager revelers start snorting to get drunk.
Resident offers to pay to fill Uptown with children’s art
By EMILY BOHATCH | Apr. 6, 2015Athens resident Barb Kostohryz pushed for the city’s approval to create and display banners containing local children’s artwork during Athens City Council’s Monday night meeting.
Week’s reports include graffiti, arson and criminal damaging
By Joshua Lim | Apr. 6, 2015The phrase, “Don’t listen to your mother” was spray painted on Glidden Hall
The Fluff Bakery owners to sell business
By William T. Perkins | Apr. 6, 2015Owners of The Fluff Bakery and Catering announced Monday morning they would be selling the property, and that the new owners would have control of the business.
New ordinance outlines guides for distributing pay raises
By EMILY BOHATCH | Apr. 5, 2015Council will discuss an ordinance that would outline who would be allowed to dole out pay raises within the City Building
Applebee's on East State closed for remainder of the day due to fire
By William T. Perkins | Apr. 5, 2015The Applebee's on 547 E. State St. caught fire early Sunday afternoon for reasons that are still unknown.Damage appeared to be contained near the back of the restaurant. There are a number of charred seats and tables outside, and employees said Applebee's would be closed for the rest of the day.There was one Athens Fire Department pumper truck at the scene around 3:15 p.m.An area manager for the chain drove to the restaurant from West Virginia, arriving at around 4:30 and leaving shortly after 5.Employees were unable to comment on the occurrence but said more information would likely be available Monday morning. @wtperkinswp198712@ohio.edu
Events and celebrations for the Easter holiday and Passover Seder
By Mallory Arnold | Apr. 2, 2015From Easter Egg hunts to a Passover Seder dinner, Athens hosts a multitude of activities for the celebratory weekend.
Series of changes come together to diminish once legendary OU street fests
By Allan Smith | Apr. 2, 2015Fests aren’t what they once were, and people around town are noticing.
Ridges Advisory Council to present draft at June Board meeting
By Taylor Maple | Apr. 2, 2015The Ridges Advisory Council will present a draft of their development plan at the Board of Trustees meeting in June.
Palmer Fest saw an increase in arrests, while Mill Fest saw a decrease this year
By Julia Fair | Apr. 2, 2015This year Palmer Fest sees a 72 percent increase in arrests from 2014.
Local power provider opposes federal emission proposals through website
By Jeremy Hill | Apr. 2, 2015AEP, which provides power to homes in Athens County, recently published a website opposing aspects of the EPA’s Clean Power Rule.
April showers bringing flood watch to Athens
By Samuel Howard | Apr. 2, 2015On Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Athens County that's set to last from 11 p.m. Thursday to 2 a.m. Saturday.
Pro-choice group says abortion bill likely won’t pass in Senate
By William T. Perkins | Apr. 1, 2015The heartbeat bill, restricting abortion to six weeks, passed the house last week, but may not be as successful at the state Senate.
Law enforcement works to reduce heroin, fatalities
By Julia Fair | Apr. 1, 2015Heroin remains the most popular drug, despite around 10 residents dying from opiate overdose annually.
SE Ohio 'bat man' sounds off on the pesky mammal that drove McDavises out of their house
By William T. Perkins | Mar. 31, 2015Chris Prater, who has been a bat man for five years, said Athens homes are perfectly suited for the nocturnal creatures.
