OU to continue to adhere to CDC masking, testing guidelines
By Addie Hedges | Aug. 21, 2022For the first week of classes, Athens County is considered to be at a medium level, so masks are recommended but not required in classroom settings.
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Survey helps improve Athens sidewalk accessibility, walkability
By Kayla Bennett | Aug. 18, 2022The Pedestrian Accessibility Committee created the survey, which will be open until the end of August.
City Council: Body discusses Athens Community Improvement Corporation
By Payton Daugherty | Aug. 16, 2022The Athens Community Improvement Corporation would act as an economic development tool for the city.
Results: Ohio special primary election
By Anna Millar | Aug. 3, 2022Athens voters cast ballots for candidates in state representative and state central committee primaries.
An ordained minister’s role in creating the perfect day
By McKenna Christy | July 13, 2022Kirstan Thompson performs wedding ceremonies for anyone and everyone despite opposition.
Athens residents continue to protest overturn of Roe v. Wade
By Maya Morita | July 7, 2022Athens residents protested outside Athens County Courthouse for the third time since Roe v. Wade was overturned Saturday.
Athens residents protest in response to 'Roe v. Wade' decision
By Maya Morita | June 27, 2022After Roe v. Wade was overturned on Friday, Athens community members marched down Court Street in protest.
City Council: ordinances for rental and towing companies introduced
By Maya Morita | June 7, 2022An ordinance to give tenants a right to pay to stay would allow for tenants to avoid immediate eviction if unforeseen circumstances prohibits them from paying rent on time.
Q&A: Alumnus Matthew Presutti practices sustainable hemp-based papermaking
By Anastasia Carter | May 20, 2022Athens native and Ohio University alumnus Matthew Presutti has used his education and background to instill sustainable practices into his printmaking work. In the past three years, Presutti has had the opportunity to utilize hemp as a material for printmaking at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design.
Athens residents protest reproductive rights outside Athens County Courthouse
By Maya Morita | May 16, 2022Athens residents gathered outside the Athens County Courthouse on Sunday to protest in favor of reproductive rights.
City Council: Committees address new tenant program for renters
By Payton Daugherty | May 9, 2022The program was put together by United Athens County Tenants and would create a safeguard for renters who may be facing eviction.
Athens County 2022 primary election results
By Molly Wilson and Addie Hedges | May 4, 2022JD Vance won the Republican primary for the Ohio Senate seat with 36% of Athens County residents voting for him.
Average number of police reports taken during 2022 fests
By Kendall Wright | Apr. 22, 2022There were 88 people charged at Mill fest.
Weekly Weather: Glimpse of summer this weekend, spring-like weather for finals week
By Sydney Walters | Apr. 21, 2022Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
Police Blotter: Power line damaged by fallen tree, tags stolen off of trailer
By Kendall Wright | Apr. 20, 2022A power line broke and caused a loud noise and bright flash.
City Council: Public hearing held to discuss Community Development Block Grant programs
By Payton Daugherty | Apr. 18, 2022It heard ordinances concerning the grant programs and the annual street paving and repairs project for 2022.
Explaining poverty rates, misconceptions in Appalachian Ohio
By Maya Morita | Apr. 14, 2022Athens County may be seen as having the highest poverty rate in Ohio, but surrounding counties experience similar or higher rates of poverty.
High school junior vying for Ohio House of Representatives seat
By Lydia Colvin | Apr. 14, 2022Sam Cao, a high school junior, is running in a Democratic primary for an open Ohio House of Representatives seat against Joy Bennett.
Police Blotter: Man sitting in street, semi hit-and-run
By Kendall Wright | Apr. 13, 2022Deputies did not find the described man sitting in the road.
Weekly Weather: Rainy and cool weekend ahead, consistent spring-like conditions next week
Apr. 13, 2022Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
