City Council meets in committees to discuss new fire station
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 10, 2023The current goal for construction is to have a bid opening on March 15 and an award by March 20 so construction can start in April.
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City Council discusses Athens’ 2023 budget
By Payton Daugherty | Dec. 13, 2022According to the auditor’s reports, the city is looking at an estimated $82 million in revenue in 2023. Over $52 million will be appropriated.
Police Blotter: Cow found on side of the road; dog sets off home alarm
By Anna Millar | Nov. 30, 2022The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report of livestock in the road.
City Council: Committees discuss future of The Ridges
By Payton Daugherty | Nov. 29, 2022Council President Chris Knisley said Buckeye Hills Foundation and Community Partners were able to obtain a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to further plan to stabilize the buildings and plan potential new buildings.
Night Court: Getting to know Kent "Kento" Lankos
By Cole Patterson and Jensen Knecht | Nov. 22, 2022Hosted by Junior Cole Patterson and Senior Jensen Knecht, Night Court is a podcast that explores student life at Ohio University beyond the classroom, with interviews from local personalities and fan-favorites.
City Council passes resolution to protect reproductive rights
By Payton Daugherty | Nov. 21, 2022Council approved a resolution encouraging the mayor to deprioritize the criminalization of abortions in Athens, which he said he would sign immediately.
Food drive fundraisers assist local food pantries
By Madalyn Blair | Nov. 16, 2022Local food pantries see an influx of people taking advantage of their services.
Incumbents continue to hold county, state positions
By Anna Millar | Nov. 14, 2022Following the Midterm Elections on Nov. 8, various candidates voice their plans for office moving forward.
Athens Public Transit unveils new electric bus
By Cole Patterson | Nov. 10, 2022Athens Public Transit recently unveiled its new electric bus to a charged crowd at the Athens Community Center Wednesday morning.
Police Blotter: Multiple suspects arrested, man hits deer with car
By Anna Millar | Nov. 9, 2022Over the weekend, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office had multiple encounters which resulted in arrests.
Athens Farmers Market moves to new location
By Lydia Colvin | Nov. 9, 2022The Athens Farmers Market has been moved to a new permanent location at the Athens Community Center.
Midterm elections maintain influence despite fewer voters
By Molly Wilson | Nov. 8, 2022Despite the importance midterms hold both nationally and locally, they typically engage fewer voters compared to presidential election years.
City Council: Body discusses requirements for rental permits in Athens
By Payton Daugherty | Nov. 8, 2022Athens City Council met to discuss an ordinance amending housing regulations and the requirement for rental permits in Athens and to discuss mutual aid to the Athens Sheriff’s office.
Local candidates reflect on campaign tactics
By Maya Morita | Nov. 7, 2022There is a multitude of campaign tactics that politicians will take advantage of throughout their races, including advertising and on-the-street campaigning.
Board of Elections handles midterm turnout
By Sophia Young | Nov. 7, 2022The Athens County BOE has received a positive turnout of staff and resources to assist with early voting and the midterm bustle.
Thompson, Wasserman vie for County Auditor seat
By Addie Hedges | Nov. 6, 2022In the 2002 Athens County auditor election, Thompson defeated her then-opponent Wasserman. Twenty years later, the two are running campaigns against each other again.
Athens High School teacher arrested for allegedly engaging in prostitution
By Anna Millar | Nov. 2, 2022According to the Hocking County Sheriff’s Office facebook announcement, the arrest was part of a larger sting operation in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Southeastern Ohio Human Trafficking Taskforce.
Law enforcement reports numerous arrests Halloween weekend
By Kendall Wright | Nov. 2, 2022APD arrests decreased from 2021. Only 16 arrests were made.
Student Senate: Student Trustee Mia Citino discusses Board meeting, Housing Master Plan, presidential search updates
By Jack Solon | Nov. 2, 2022Student Senate met Wednesday to hear a presentation from Mia Citino, a Student Trustee for the Board of Trustees, about the recent Board of Trustees meeting, Housing Master Plan and the presidential search.
West Elementary School school to be demolished, replaced with soccer fields
By Madalyn Blair | Nov. 2, 2022“It's sad I won’t be able to come back and feel nostalgic about (West Elementary School’s) building,” Great Hibbard, a sophomore studying math and physics, wrote in an email.
