City Council: Body welcomes 2 new council members
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 4, 2022The body also heard the annual business report from Law Director Lisa Eliason.
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Coronavirus: Athens City-County Health Department reports two deaths, 520 active cases
By Ryan Maxin | Jan. 3, 2022Currently, 31,668 people are fully vaccinated against the virus in the county.
Coronavirus: Athens County hits 100 COVID-19 deaths
By Emma Skidmore | Dec. 22, 2021A new COVID-19 death was reported between Dec. 17 and 19.
City Council: Johnson & Johnson national opioid settlement discussed
By Payton Daugherty | Dec. 14, 2021Knisely said Athens could receive a settlement between $98,827 and $141,182.
OUPD reports sex offense at The Ridges
By Molly Wilson | Dec. 8, 2021The survivor was less than 13 years old.
Coronavirus: 2 additional COVID-19 deaths reported
By Emma Skidmore | Dec. 8, 2021Over half of Athens residents have started the vaccination process as the death toll approaches 100.
City Council: Body discusses income tax increase for 2022 primary election ballot
By Payton Daugherty | Dec. 7, 2021If passed, the resolution would add an income tax increase of 0.1% per year over the next 20 years.
Athens High School finds no threat after Thursday lockdown
By Alex Imwalle | Dec. 6, 2021The potential weapon was later discovered to be a vaping device and held no threat of danger to the building.
Athens County experiences influx of COVID-19 deaths
By Alex Imwalle | Dec. 2, 2021As of Nov. 30, the county has had 96 total deaths of people with COVID-19.
Police Blotter: Man’s car backfires; woman breaks into a residence
By Anna Millar | Dec. 1, 2021A woman was arrested for breaking and entering a home in Glouster.
Weekly Weather: Warm start to December, dry conditions for most of the next week
By Sydney Walters | Dec. 1, 2021Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
Coronavirus: Athens County reports 1 additional death, total approaches 100
By Ryan Maxin | Nov. 30, 2021There are 231 active cases of COVID-19 in the county.
City of Athens strives for equity in 2021
By Ryan Maxin | Nov. 30, 2021Although some of the projects focus heavily on race, Athens Mayor Steve Patterson said the city is focused on equity overall.
City Council: Public hearings held on off-street parking, short-term rentals
By Sophia Young | Nov. 27, 2021Citizens at Monday’s council meeting expressed concern regarding the proposed ordinances.
Local school district, health department adapt to Pfizer approval for children ages five to 11
By Sophia Young | Nov. 22, 2021Jack Pepper, administrator at the Athens City-County Health Department, estimated around 30% to 35% of Athens children in the recently authorized age group are vaccinated.
New vinyl store opens in Athens
By Alyssa Cruz | Nov. 22, 2021ROAR was once a local pop-up shop but has now transitioned to being the only record store in Athens County.
Coronavirus: Additional death brings county total to 94
By Jillian Craig | Nov. 22, 2021Athens County now has 228 active cases of COVID-19.
Athens uses federal funding to make up COVID-19 revenue losses, creates plans for remainder of funds
By Anna Millar | Nov. 18, 2021The city’s biggest focus is making up revenues that were lost during the pandemic, Councilman Sam Crowl, D-3rd Ward, said.
OU seeks more community use, involvement for The Ridges
By Sophia Young | Nov. 17, 2021Ohio University hopes to find outside help to develop historic landmark.
Athens Independents look to organizing after disparaging remarks, election losses
By Abby Miller | Nov. 17, 2021Recent controversies surrounding Mayor Steve Patterson are leaving Independent candidates wondering how to move forward in a majority Democrat city.
