Congressional candidate Allison Russo visits Athens, OU
By Anna Millar | Sep. 26, 2021Allison Russo, congressional candidate for Ohio’s 15th district special election, spoke to labor leaders and college students in Athens on Sunday.
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Local school districts use ESSER funding to mitigate COVID-19 learning loss
By Lydia Colvin | Sep. 23, 2021Districts in Athens County are using federal ESSER funding in order to help their students who have fallen behind academically during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announces new 'Vax-to-School' COVID-19 vaccine incentive program for individuals 12 to 25 years of age
By Anna Millar | Sep. 23, 2021Five $100,000 and 50 $10,000 scholarships will be offered through the program and must go towards furthering education.
OU students report, discuss breakthrough COVID-19 cases on campus
By Paige Fisher | Sep. 23, 2021Both vaccinated and unvaccinated OU students have been testing positive for COVID-19.
Parklets receive positive reviews from city businesses as end date nears
By Ryan Maxin | Sep. 23, 2021Parklets will return May 1, 2022.
Athena Cinema to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test for entry
By Molly Wilson | Sep. 22, 2021The Cinema did not stipulate whether physical or photo proof of vaccination is required.
Athens County reports 65th COVID-19 related death
By Sophia Young | Sep. 22, 2021Currently, there are 956 active cases in the county.
City Council: Athens Mayor Steve Patterson proclaims Sept. 20 start of National Clean Energy Week in Athens
By Kate Anderson | Sep. 20, 2021Athens City Council also discussed a new medical marijuana dispensary in the city.
Medical marijuana dispensary Harvest of Athens holds grand opening
By Sophia Young | Sep. 20, 2021Harvest of Athens recently held a soft opening on Sept. 15.
Mass disturbance reported at Southeast Ohio Regional Jail
By Sophia Young | Sep. 16, 2021There is no danger to the public, according to a news release from the City of Nelsonville.
Murphy’s Farm ‘Field of Screams’ set to reopen for 2021
By Kendall Wright | Sep. 16, 2021John Murphy, co-owner of the “Field of Screams,” said he’s expecting more than 10,000 customers this fall.
Harvest of Ohio opens new medical marijuana dispensary in Athens
By Sophia Young | Sep. 15, 2021The dispensary, which will hold its grand opening Sept. 20, held a soft opening Wednesday.
Court Street Coffee and The Little Professor undergo summer, Fall Semester renovation
By Claire Schiopota | Sep. 15, 2021The renovation of the two businesses is set to be finished sometime within the month.
Police Blotter: Gunshots reported; woman reports rocks thrown through window
By Anna Millar | Sep. 15, 2021The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report of rocks being thrown through a woman’s window.
Health officials discuss importance of asymptomatic testing for vaccinated individuals amid rising cases
By Lydia Colvin | Sep. 14, 2021Estimates of breakthrough cases on campus are being gathered through asymptomatic testing on campus.
Athens County surpasses 1,000 active COVID-19 cases
By Sophia Young | Sep. 14, 2021The Athens City-County Health Department will resume its daily Monday through Friday COVID-19 briefings.
City Council: New vehicle contracts, Halloween plans discussed
By Anna Millar | Sep. 13, 2021Service Safety Director Andrew Stone recommended waiting until closer to Oct. 1 to make a final decision regarding the allowance of Halloween festivities.
Coronavirus: New death reported in Athens County
By Maya Morita | Sep. 9, 2021A man in his 40s was reported dead Tuesday.
Police Blotter: Man gets car stuck on railroad; woman sent home from festival
By Anna Millar | Sep. 9, 2021Deputies responded to a vehicle stuck on railroad tracks.
Health care professionals encourage students to donate blood amid state, national shortage
By Emma Skidmore | Sep. 8, 2021Keshav Deshpande, a trauma, acute care and critical care surgeon at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center in Columbus, said students are a historically large demographic in blood donations.
