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.
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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.
Fair School Funding Act, Edchoice Scholarship Program ignites debate about how state of Ohio should fund schools
By Jillian Craig | Feb. 17, 2022A lawsuit was filed against the state of Ohio by advocates and schools against the Edchoice Scholarship Program.
Athens residents report vandalism, weather hazards via city safety app
By Tre Spencer | Feb. 16, 2022The Athens City Source application enables residents to report issues in the community from their phones.
Police Blotter: Man found napping in car; dog discovered chasing chickens
By Molly Wilson | Feb. 16, 2022According to the caller, there has been an ongoing issue of a neighboring dog entering their property and chasing their chickens.
Weekly Weather: Pleasant weekend, several waves of precipitation next week
By Sydney Walters | Feb. 16, 2022Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
Athens community members push for increased city lighting, but some experts say it could result in harmful light pollution
By Madalyn Blair | Feb. 15, 2022Matthew Shumar, program coordinator for Ohio’s bird conservation initiative, said if light fixtures continue to point upward, there would be severe issues of light pollution affecting insects, birds and human well-being.
COVID-19 death total reaches 116 in Athens County
By Ryan Maxin | Feb. 15, 202216,692 people have received additional doses of a coronavirus vaccine.
OUPD reports rape from O’Blenness Hospital
By Kendall Wright | Feb. 15, 2022The report was received Monday.
Shoppers express frustration with Kroger reorganization, lack of mask enforcement
By Jillian Craig | Feb. 15, 2022“This time it was a lot different because we're in the middle of a pandemic.”
City Council: Possible addition to West Union Street improvements project discussed
By Payton Daugherty | Feb. 14, 2022The Committee of the Whole considered the possibility of creating a connector road for increased accessibility.
US Senate candidate visits Athens in afternoon press conference
By Payton Daugherty | Feb. 12, 2022On Saturday, U.S. Senate Candidate Morgan Harper explained her campaign promises in a press conference outside of the Athens City Building.
Athens Basketball: Athens fends off Nelsonville-York in rivalry game
By Bobby Gorbett | Feb. 10, 2022Athens picked up its fourth straight win on Wednesday night.
Age-Friendly Athens County invests in older adults, future for county
By Abby Neff | Feb. 10, 2022“I really want to be able to stay here and continue to grow and learn and enjoy all the things I love about the region now when I’m even older.”
Police Blotter: dog attack reported, ID and bank statement stolen from mailbox
By Molly Wilson | Feb. 9, 2022The owner of the dog who attacked the other was unreachable at the time of report.
Athens, OU officials, students prepare for 2022 fest season
By Kendall Wright | Feb. 8, 2022After a two-year hiatus, Brick Life Entertainment is coordinating fests for 2022.
City Council: Body discusses mask mandate extension
By Molly Wilson | Feb. 8, 2022Councilwoman Sarah Grace, D-At Large, said she has been tracking local data and suggested Council wait until its next meeting to decide whether it will approve the extension.
Police Blotter: Landlord, renter dispute; Vehicle removed from State Route 56
By Molly Wilson | Feb. 2, 2022In the complaint, the renter reported that her landlord shut off her water.
Weekly Weather: Snow ending Friday, cold temperatures throughout much of next week
By Sydney Walters | Feb. 2, 2022Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
