The 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.
AAMP hosted its first annual benefit concert on Oct. 11 at Casa Cantina.
On Oct. 6, the City of Athens announced Lacey Rogers as the city’s first diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) training coordinator.
Law enforcement located the vehicle and assisted in redirecting the motorist in a safe manner. Units returned to patrol.
The 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.
The 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.
Man flees from Hocking College Police Department.
According 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.
The 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.
The rally began at 2 p.m. in front of the Athens Courthouse and was held to promote abortion access.
Following 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.
According to the OUPD report, a large landscaping boulder was displaced.
The body voted again on the Pay-to-Stay ordinance, which would give tenants a tool to fight an eviction.
One vehicle was recovered on scene and returned to the owner. As of Sept. 22, deputies were still in search of the second vehicle.
Committees heard from the City and Safety Services Committee, who discussed additional expenses to the solid waste contract.
Union leaders and members demonstrated their desire for OU to restore nearly 100 positions lost from the cuts.
Outdoor furniture was stolen from Athens Township
On Monday, Tanya Conrath held a rally to speak with supporters about her lawsuit against Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose.
The chain of accidents started with a tow truck rear-ending a Chevrolet Sonic, Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Zach Tackett, said.
Council also discussed the creation of the Athens Community Improvement Corporation, an economic development tool, which would be used to improve the city.
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