How the Russia-Ukraine conflict may affect Athens gas prices
By Kendall Wright | Mar. 4, 2022Gas prices may hit Athens a little harder than metropolitan areas like Columbus.
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How new masking guidelines will affect Athens
By Taylor Burnette | Mar. 3, 2022Ohio University altered its mask rules and Athens City Council let its mask ordinance expire.
Russia-Ukraine conflict catches attention of OU students, faculty, staff
By Anna Millar | Mar. 3, 2022“There's not a quick answer to this. We can't wish it away, and despite the efforts both of Republicans and Democrats to make this into a partisan issue, it's not. It's a Russian issue,” Steven Miner, a history professor specializing in Russian studies, said.
Students crowd Athens bars to participate in Green Beer Day
By Maya Morita and Addie Hedges | Mar. 3, 2022Following previous years’ COVID-19 limitations, students made the most of Athens’ Green Beer Day traditions.
Housing cooperative provides Athens residents with more than affordable rent
By Isabel Nissley | Mar. 2, 2022Cooperative housing endeavors, like the Firehouse Co-op, have the potential to alleviate the financial burden of high rent for some Athens residents.
Police Blotter: Stolen identity, burglary on Alderman Road reported
By Molly Wilson | Mar. 2, 2022Deputies responded to the residence and took a report of the burglary.
Weekly Weather: Rainy weekend ahead, calm and clear spring break
By Sydney Walters | Mar. 2, 2022Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
'The Athens NEWS' Editor Corinne Colbert fired for violation of company social media policy
By Addie Hedges | Mar. 1, 2022The reasoning behind Colbert’s termination was listed as “failure to follow instructions (and) violation of company policy.”
City Council: Mask mandate ends
By Payton Daugherty | Mar. 1, 2022Due to a tabled ordinance, the mask mandate has expired as of Monday.
Winter weather proves challenging to Athens power infrastructure annually
By Tre Spencer | Feb. 28, 2022Athens’ power grid is affected by numerous factors, including winter weather, ice and high winds.
OU’s Black Student Union, Asian American Pacific Islander Student Union host solidarity panel
By Payton Daugherty | Feb. 27, 2022The four panelists discussed the importance of dismantling harmful stereotypes, among other topics.
Recycling services at Athens rental properties supported by city, not guaranteed
By Addie Hedges | Feb. 24, 2022Andrew Guidarelli, a senior studying aviation flight, noticed the recycling bin at his residence at River Park Apartments had been removed without explanation.
Coronavirus: 5 new COVID-19 deaths reported in Athens County
By Alex Imwalle | Feb. 24, 2022The additional deaths bring the number to 124 total COVID-19 related deaths in Athens County.
Pending Ohio bill excuses higher education absences due to religious observances
By Sophia Young | Feb. 24, 2022“The Testing Your Faith Act” received its second hearing in committee last week, when OU students testified.
Weekly Weather: Drying out to start the weekend, warm-up to come next week
By Sydney Walters | Feb. 24, 2022Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
City Council passes ordinances authorizing wage increases, retention payments for APD officers
By Addie Hedges | Feb. 22, 2022During Monday’s meeting, Council voted to pass the ordinance authorizing the one-time retention payment of $1,000 in a 6-1 vote.
Ohio State Rep. Jay Edwards discusses mental health, gun ownership
By Sophia Young | Feb. 22, 2022Edwards, who represents the 94th District encompassing Athens County, shared his views on pending legislation, goals for office and more.
City Council: Body fails to pass highway project resolution
By Molly Wilson | Feb. 22, 2022“Safety for the area is my top concern,” Councilman Sam Crowl, D-3rd Ward, said.
OU student Rhyan Goodman discusses his decision to run for Ohio state representative
By Sophia Young | Feb. 21, 2022The sophomore student is challenging incumbent Jay Edwards for the Ohio 94th District seat.
Joe Burrow Hunger Relief Fund grows to over $1.6 million during Bengals' playoff run
By Donovan Hunt | Feb. 17, 2022Fans from around the country have sent in donations to the Joe Burrow Relief Fund, which will help the Athens County Food Pantry explore new projects.
