Ohio Senate Bill 83, known as the Ohio Higher Education Enhancement Act, is on its eleventh revision, and it is specifically regulating the content taught by professors, hindering diversity, equity and inclusion training within universities, and restricting partnerships with China. Lawmakers have until the end of 2024 to pass this version of the bill.
Protesters gathered around the steps of the Athens County Courthouse on Friday in support of Palestine.
The City of Athens recently received the gold designation from SolSmart for affordable clean energy.
Athens City Council met on Monday evening to discuss the Athens City Commission on Disabilities’ annual report and essential city services to address the needs of individuals with disabilities.
Mayor Patterson approved and allocated $30,000 from discretionary funds after Athens City Disabilities Commission members Annah Korpi and Davey McNelly worked with Service-Safety Director Andy Stone to form the program.
The agreement entailed how the two cities planned on supporting each other and exchanging ideas, commerce and other information, Mayor Steve Patterson said.
The city already outlaws the use of tobacco in parks, but amending this would add that people are not permitted to use any sort of marijuana product, which may include inhaling, exhaling, burning, edibles, liquid vapes and other lighted smoking devices, papers or devices used for marijuana.
The Athena Cinema has been closed for eight months, and it partially reponed its doors Friday to showcase one screen to attendees.
Athens City Council met on Monday to discuss tobacco retailer licenses, or TRL.
The Ohio University Police Department received a report Sunday for aggravated menacing that occurred early in the morning on E. Union Street near University Terrace.
Two individuals were charged with trespassing after being caught tripping the security alarm at Boyd Hall.
There is no state-wide license for vapor nicotine products, so without the TRL, smoke shops selling only vapor products can sell to whomever they want with little consequences, Ohio Regional Director of Tobacco 21 Wendy Hyde said.
Born in Grand Junction, Iowa, he completed his bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. at the University of Iowa. His passing sparked tributes from across the nation about his impact.
Athens City Council met on Monday to discuss two ordinances concerning tobacco retailer licenses, or TRL.
Zoe Fine Dining, located at 24 ½ E. State St., announced Wednesday on its Instagram and Facebook pages it has officially closed.
The Oil and Gas Land Management Commission declared its decision to allow fracking in Ohio state parks and wildlife areas owned by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources on Nov. 15.
David Butcher, the museum’s founder, and his wife were at home when they heard rapid gunshots around 8:25 p.m. on Nov. 11.
Parking fees will increase by 25 cents per meter, Mayor Steve Patterson said, the increase will help fund phase three of renovation to the Athens parking garage
On Monday, the student senate held a town hall focusing on how Ohio University supports student health and well-being.
Director of Real Estate Dominick Brook said official construction on the Ridges won’t occur until 2025.
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