Mount Zion Baptist Church is currently undergoing renovations to transition into the Mount Zion Black Cultural Center. The new building will feature a coffee shop, performance space, soul food catering and a digital museum.
In partnership with the Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the Athens County Public Library system is implementing adult changing stations into their renovation plans to create more accessible facilities for Athens County residents with disabilities.
Athens County’s newest housing nonprofit, New Leaf Justice Enterprise, strives to provide economic justice for Appalachian regions with 3D-printed, affordable and sustainable housing opportunities.
All things solar eclipse: what it is, how to stay safe, where to get glasses and the possibility of excused absences for students.
Walking 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.
Despite 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 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 won county treasurer against City Councilmember Beth Clodfelter, D-At Large, by 207 votes.
Tax Levy 7 passes, which provides increased funding for senior services, including nutritional services.
OU 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.
The card aims to bolster support and revenue for small businesses in rural communities as opposed to corporate companies.
An 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.
Renovations to the Athens Armory are scheduled to be completed by this time next year.
The Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities opens disability awareness month by marching down Court Street to spread awareness.
On Thursday morning Athens residents gathered around the newly named street, Davison Court, to honor Athens first practicing Black attorney, Andrew Jackson Davison.
Councilmember 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.
Athens 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 works to ensure art education and accessibility for Athens residents and Ohio University students.
Athens 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 debated the transparency of Athens courts systems concerning budget shortfalls in grant programs
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