Total solar eclipse to soar through Athens
By Suzanne Piper | Apr. 4, 2024All things solar eclipse: what it is, how to stay safe, where to get glasses and the possibility of excused absences for students.
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Know your rights; navigating fest season, underage consumption
By Alison Patton | Apr. 3, 2024Walking around with an open container is one thing that we've noticed, and that also the Department of Liquor Control (has noticed), Athens City Police Chief Nick Magruder said.
Athens County has limited attainable, affordable housing options for elderly residents
By Olivia Gilliand | Apr. 2, 2024Despite efforts from local officials and housing organizations, Southeast Ohio faces socioeconomic challenges that have stunted progress toward creating fully accessible and affordable housing for elderly residents.
Mayor Patterson builds connections while visiting Ukraine sister city
By Paige Fisher | Mar. 27, 2024Mayor Steve Patterson recently visited Athens’ sister city in Ostroh, Ukraine, to further develop, strengthen and build relationships between the cities. He wants to start implementing ideas and creating plans to continue the two city’s bond.
Taylor Sappington is Athens County's next treasurer
By Paige Fisher | Mar. 20, 2024Taylor Sappington won county treasurer against City Councilmember Beth Clodfelter, D-At Large, by 207 votes.
Tax levy 7 passes, provides nutritional services for senior programs
By Emily Stokes | Mar. 19, 2024Tax Levy 7 passes, which provides increased funding for senior services, including nutritional services.
OU provides free transportation by showing OHIO ID
By Paige Fisher | Mar. 17, 2024OU was enrolled in the Bobcat Pass Program with Athens Public Transportation for approximately $55,185 in fiscal year 2023, Dan Pittman, a university spokesperson, said.
Athens Green Card offers benefits to local business
By Olivia Gilliand | Mar. 17, 2024The card aims to bolster support and revenue for small businesses in rural communities as opposed to corporate companies.
Ohio judge dismissed appeal, moves forward with fracking on public lands
By Maggie Amacher | Mar. 6, 2024An Ohio judge dismissed environmental groups’ appeal for an emergency stay to delay the Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission's decision to award bids to frack under Ohio's state parks and public lands. Now, fracking is allowed under 1,004 parcels of publicly owned land.
The redevelopment of Athens Armory creates more community engagment
By Jack Solon | Mar. 6, 2024Renovations to the Athens Armory are scheduled to be completed by this time next year.
Community spreads disability awareness on Court Street
By Ashley Pomplas | Mar. 3, 2024The Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities opens disability awareness month by marching down Court Street to spread awareness.
Davison Court named in commemoration of Andrew Jackson Davison
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 29, 2024On Thursday morning Athens residents gathered around the newly named street, Davison Court, to honor Athens first practicing Black attorney, Andrew Jackson Davison.
City Council proposes suspending parking fees over university winter break
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 28, 2024Councilmember Solveig Spjeldnes, D-1st Ward, introduced an ordinance to the city council to suspend parking fees and allow continuous parking in the Athens City Parking Garage during the university’s winter break. The suspension intends to reduce the worry of people’s cars getting ticketed or towed.
Police chief, students address concerns for Athens safety
By Alison Patton | Feb. 28, 2024Athens Police Chief Nick Magruder said crime does happen, and students should be mindful of it, but the crime occurring in Athens is nothing when comparing it to other cities.
The Dairy Barn Arts Center celebrates art, regional artists
By Disha Hoque | Feb. 27, 2024The Dairy Barn works to ensure art education and accessibility for Athens residents and Ohio University students.
Free mediation services, training offered to students, faculty, staff
By Suzanne Piper | Feb. 27, 2024Athens Area Mediation Service is offering free mediation training throughout the year in hopes of teaching students and staff the tools to help solve problems.
City council discusses transparency of courts system
By Emily Stokes | Feb. 27, 2024City council debated the transparency of Athens courts systems concerning budget shortfalls in grant programs
Plastic bag ban encouraging reusable bags
By Maggie Amacher | Feb. 25, 2024The Athens city ordinance prohibiting businesses from handing out single-use plastic bags to customers is seeing success.
Athens County Treasurer Democratic Primary candidates participate in forum
By Emily Stokes | Feb. 20, 2024Athens County League of Women’s Voters hosts Democratic Primary Candidate forum Tuesday.
Sidewalks added to Columbus Road increase accessibility
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 20, 2024City Council passed an ordinance to enter into a contract to start designing a shared-use path for bikers and walkers along Columbus Road. However, there is no timeline for the completion date.
