City Council: Additional $17,500 requested for fire department headquarters
By Ryan Maxin | Apr. 12, 2022The money would be used to make repairs to the current headquarters to last the fire department until it can move into its new headquarters.
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Athens City Council considering creation of assistant law director position
By Lydia Colvin | Apr. 10, 2022The ordinance is up for third reading at the next Athens City Council meeting.
Police Blotter: Suspicious blanket reported, landlord allegedly throws tenants items out of residence
By Molly Wilson and Kendall Wright | Apr. 6, 2022Deputies checked the blanket and found nothing in it.
City Council: Members discuss ORCA membership fee, tennis and pickleball courts
By Addie Hedges | Apr. 4, 2022Council discussed an ordinance that would authorize Athens Mayor Steve Patterson to pay $90,000 to ORCA for the city’s 2022 membership fee.
International Street Fair scheduled for Saturday after 2-year hiatus due to COVID-19
By Lydia Colvin | Apr. 4, 2022The fair will include a flag parade, food from around the world, speeches from students and city leaders and performances.
Coronavirus: Death total reaches 138
By Payton Daugherty | Apr. 1, 2022The Athens City-County Health Department reported one new COVID-19 related death Friday.
A brief history of OU's fest culture
By Addie Hedges | Mar. 30, 2022Alumni recall the fest celebrations of their college years.
Police Blotter: Man found sitting in dumpster at Piggly Wiggly, woman reported for continuously calling her boyfriend’s father
By Molly Wilson | Mar. 30, 2022The man was sitting in the dumpster collecting Valentine’s Day cards.
City Council: Committees discuss parking enforcement, tennis and pickleball courts
By Lydia Colvin | Mar. 29, 2022The Finance and Personnel Committee discussed adding a fifth parking enforcement officer.
Congo Fest returns, draws large crowds
By Paige Fisher and Addie Hedges | Mar. 27, 2022OU freshmen, sophomores and juniors gathered together for their first Congo Fest on Friday.
Configuration of Athens’ pickleball, tennis courts yet to be decided due to cost
By Addie Hedges | Mar. 27, 2022The Arts, Parks and Recreation Department is now reevaluating the original plans to find options that would decrease the price estimate.
Partygoers flood High Fest despite freezing temperatures
By Sophia Young | Mar. 27, 2022Despite snow and temperatures in the 30s, students ventured out early, with most parties advertising a start time of 10 a.m.
Coronavirus: Athens County COVID-19 death toll reaches 137
By Addie Hedges | Mar. 26, 2022The Athens City-County Health Department reported two new COVID-19 related deaths Thursday.
Police Blotter: Gunshot sounds reported, breaking and entering report taken
By Molly Wilson | Mar. 23, 2022Deputies did not hear any gunshots.
City Council: 2 fund-related ordinances passed on first reading
By Molly Wilson | Mar. 22, 2022One of the ordinances was passed after lengthy debate between Council members.
Coronavirus: Death total climbs to 135
By Ryan Maxin | Mar. 20, 2022A little over 50% of the county is fully vaccinated.
Local crime rates increase as weather gets warmer
By Kendall Wright | Mar. 15, 2022In Athens, the most active months for crime are March, April, September and October.
Athens City racial equity, hairstyle ordinance, explained
By Molly Wilson | Mar. 15, 2022The ordinance passed in late February and will expand racial definitions within city code to cultural hairstyles.
City Council: Athens residents may soon opt into lower waste rates
By Sophia Young | Mar. 14, 2022Council met in committees Monday evening to discuss waste rates, personnel changes and appropriations.
City Council: Design and construction of tennis, pickleball courts delayed
By Ryan Maxin | Mar. 12, 2022The ordinance was referred back to the City and Safety Services Committee.
