Coronavirus: Four new COVID-19 deaths reported in Athens County
By Sophia Young | Oct. 27, 2021The county has reported seven COVID-19 related deaths in the past week.
The county has reported seven COVID-19 related deaths in the past week.
The Finance and Personnel Committee discussed multiple, possible changes to staff pay and incentives, discussing a merit-based program at length.
An ordinance was introduced at City Council’s previous meeting that, if passed, could result in jail time for vendors breaking Athens City Code.
The percentage of Athens residents who have started the vaccination process and those who have completed the process have increased since Oct. 19.
The new plan would lease or sell 21 university buildings.
As medical marijuana enters into the region, it is yet to be seen whether it has an effect on addiction.
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report of multiple road signs being stolen.
Both current and former Athens residents have experienced frustration with the pricing of a tow, though state and city code outlines what the cost should be.
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Athens Mayor Steve Patterson and Athens County Prosecuting Attorney Keller Blackburn addressed privacy concerns regarding the cameras.
Currently, the asymptomatic testing positivity rate among Ohio University students is below 1%.
Bam & Bros Barbershop’s owner is looking forward to the shop’s first city inspection.
Sabrina Stalder, president of the Athens Education Association, does not foresee the need for substitutes to go away any time soon.
The public addressed Council over leaked audio of Mayor Steve Patterson.
Some vendors at the Athens Farmers Market experienced an increase in sales during COVID-19 shutdowns; however, others still experienced a decrease.
Ohio University has been updating the McKee House and Konneker Center but has sold the historical Pilcher House.
Damages from the fire are estimated to cost $90,000.
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The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report of screaming at a residence but upon arrival, found the residence was abandoned.
47.61% of Athens residents have started the vaccination process, and 44.68% have completed the vaccination process.