Athens donation drives are fired up for the holidays
By Mary Kate McNamee | Dec. 5, 2024Christmas donation drives are revved up for the Athens holiday season, giving citizens many options to donate and participate.
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Local spotlight: Botanical Pimpin’ gives plants a new life
By Ethan Herx | Nov. 26, 2024By getting plants that would otherwise be neglected, Botanical Pimpin’ spreads the love of nature to more people.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital opens Close to Home Center in Athens
By Elizabeth Talaga | Nov. 25, 2024Nationwide Children’s Hospital opened a Close to Home Center in Athens Oct. 28.
Two Southeast Ohio organizations awarded Drug-Free Communities grant
By Avery St. George | Nov. 22, 2024With the Drug-Free Communities grant, Adams County Youth Prevention Coalition and River Hills Prevention Connection hope to continue their work by expanding their community efforts.
Companies bid over right to frack Leesville Wildlife Area
By Avery St. George | Nov. 19, 2024The Leesville area and other parts of Eastern Ohio are home to shale rocks extremely rich in natural gas and are lucrative for the fracking business.
Ohio drought causes wildfires in Wayne National Forest
By Finn Smith | Nov. 19, 2024The recent substantial drought in Ohio has caused multiple wildfires to break out in Wayne National Forest.
Invisible Ground, Athens Middle School put on cemetery tour
By Zoe Weyand | Nov. 13, 2024Athens Middle School’s Andrew Jackson Davidson Club collaborates with Tantrum Theater and Invisible Ground to present a walking tour of the historic West State Street Cemetery Nov. 16.
Battle of the Bands brings fresh faces to The Union stage
By Sophia Rooksberry | Nov. 12, 2024Five groups showcased their sound in an environment of healthy competition.
Paws of Hope Cat Sanctuary provides space for stray cats
By Elizabeth Talaga | Nov. 12, 2024April Sole started Paws of Hope Cat Sanctuary to provide a space for stray cats in Athens.
Tax Levy 11 passed in Canaan Township, Athens
By Avery St. George | Nov. 5, 2024Tax Levy 11 passes in Canaan Township, providing an increase in funds for the Ames-Bern Fire Department and the Richland Area Fire Department.
Athens Levy 17 passes, supports local library services
By Bianca Grim | Nov. 5, 2024Levy 17 passes in Athens County, supporting library services needing funding after cuts
Issue to abolish city charter left off Nelsonville ballots
By Maggie Amacher | Nov. 5, 2024Issue 23 was left off paper ballots, affecting 90 voters who already cast their ballots.
Federal Hocking Local superintendent determined to raise grades, spirits
By Jack Solon | Nov. 5, 2024The Ohio State Report Card releases, placing Federal Hocking Local at the bottom of Athens’ school districts. The district’s new superintendent, Jason Spencer, wants to do something about it.
HAPCAP gains funding for emergency relief shelter
By Mary Kate McNamee | Nov. 5, 2024HAPCAP worked to receive $2 million of funding from the state to transform Athens Sunset Motel into an emergency relief shelter for those experiencing homelessness in Athens
Athens Disability Commission plans to sue the city
By Zoe Weyand | Nov. 4, 2024Due to a lack of progress in making Athens more accessible, the Athens Disability Commission has decided the next step is to sue the city.
Strouds Run plans improvements to increase accessibility
By Finn Smith | Oct. 30, 2024Strouds Run State Park is adding a new accessible playground, walkway and restroom to make the park more accessible for people with physical disabilities.
Tavolino committed to community meals despite break-in
By Abby Waechter | Oct. 29, 2024After a break-in at Tavolino, the restaurant remains dedicated to providing free meals to those in need.
Athens Fire Station, Lowe’s to provide smoke detectors to residents
By Maggie Allwein | Oct. 29, 2024Lowe’s Home Improvement is donating 150 smoke detectors to the Athens Fire Department to be given to community members at the ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 29.
Union Street Market works to sell liquor Sundays
By Tessa Searcy | Oct. 29, 2024If approved by Ward 3 Precinct 1 voters on election day, Union Street Market will be able to serve its community with hard liquor, beer and wine all week long.
Halloweekend hosts adult, kid-friendly celebrations
By News Staff Report | Oct. 28, 2024Athens Halloween celebrations took place over the weekend, and students and visitors took to the streets in festive costumes.
