Athens’ Halloween Block Party returns
By Bianca Grim | Oct. 26, 2022Family events will take place from 1-5 p.m. and the Block Party will take place from 6-10 p.m.
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City Council met to discuss police-related appropriations, mutual aid
By Payton Daugherty | Oct. 25, 2022The Planning and Development Committee said mutual aid would go to the sheriff’s office in order to be used for a special response and tactics unit.
Local nonprofit raises funds for Athens artists
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 24, 2022AAMP hosted its first annual benefit concert on Oct. 11 at Casa Cantina.
City of Athens hires DEIA coordinator, evaluates diversity within city
By Hannah Campbell | Oct. 20, 2022On Oct. 6, the City of Athens announced Lacey Rogers as the city’s first diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) training coordinator.
OUPD collects marijuana in Bromley Hall, Sheriff’s Office assists wrong-way driver on US 33
By Molly Wilson | Oct. 19, 2022Law enforcement located the vehicle and assisted in redirecting the motorist in a safe manner. Units returned to patrol.
City Council meets to discuss Dairy Barn Arts Center’s new sign
By Payton Daugherty | Oct. 17, 2022The body passed two ordinances, one to allow the Dairy Barn Arts Center to place a new sign in the city’s right-of-way and another to amend appropriations to the water fund.
OU health officials predict aggressive upcoming flu season
By Madalyn Blair | Oct. 16, 2022The university and health officials are working to keep students, faculty and staff healthy by encouraging everyone to get their flu shots and COVID-19 boosters.
Intoxicated driver drives off road and into field, juvenile harassed over social media
By Kendall Wright | Oct. 12, 2022Man flees from Hocking College Police Department.
Tanya Conrath eligible for November ballot
By Anna Millar | Oct. 12, 2022According to the Ohio Supreme Court’s slip opinion, Conrath holds a “clear legal right” to be nominated and placed on the ballot to replace Rhyan Goodman.
City Council met to discuss the solar array project
By Payton Daugherty | Oct. 10, 2022The solar project will offset 1,834 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually and 55,020 metric tons of carbon dioxide over its 30-year design life.
Local group organizes rally for reproductive rights
By Payton Daugherty | Oct. 9, 2022The rally began at 2 p.m. in front of the Athens Courthouse and was held to promote abortion access.
OU students begin housing search earlier than previous years
By Madalyn Blair | Oct. 9, 2022Following the admittance of OU’s largest-ever freshman class, rental companies are predicting there will be an influx of students looking to sign housing leases earlier than students this year.
OUPD reports destruction of property, animal found in road
By Molly Wilson | Oct. 5, 2022According to the OUPD report, a large landscaping boulder was displaced.
City Council: Pay-to-Stay ordinance is passed
By Payton Daugherty | Oct. 3, 2022The body voted again on the Pay-to-Stay ordinance, which would give tenants a tool to fight an eviction.
Police Blotter: Multiple cars stolen, theft reported on College Green
By Kendall Wright | Sep. 28, 2022One vehicle was recovered on scene and returned to the owner. As of Sept. 22, deputies were still in search of the second vehicle.
City Council holds special session to discuss appropriations
By Payton Daugherty | Sep. 26, 2022Committees heard from the City and Safety Services Committee, who discussed additional expenses to the solid waste contract.
OU AFSCME employees rally to restore laid-off employees
By Donovan Hunt | Sep. 24, 2022Union leaders and members demonstrated their desire for OU to restore nearly 100 positions lost from the cuts.
Outdoor furniture stolen, dorm fire alarm goes off
By Kendall Wright | Sep. 21, 2022Outdoor furniture was stolen from Athens Township
Tanya Conrath holds rally, sues Secretary of State Frank LaRose
By Anna Millar | Sep. 20, 2022On Monday, Tanya Conrath held a rally to speak with supporters about her lawsuit against Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose.
Pawpaw Festival traffic causes accident, three injuries
By Addie Hedges | Sep. 20, 2022The chain of accidents started with a tow truck rear-ending a Chevrolet Sonic, Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Zach Tackett, said.
