Over 40 reports made from APD, OUPD over Halloween weekend
By Emma Skidmore | Nov. 12, 2021APD reported 23 arrests, an increase from 2019.
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Water quality to be improved by the H2Ohio program grant
By Paige Fisher | Nov. 9, 2021The Athens Water Treatment Plant made significant upgrades in 2018 to 2019.
City Council: Body faces resistance on approved increases for unlicensed vending, peddling, soliciting
By Ryan Maxin | Nov. 9, 2021Two Athens residents gave their input on the ordinance, including Hot Shots food truck owner James Wanke, who has been outspoken about the negative effects of the ordinance.
Coronavirus: Three new deaths reported Monday, death toll stands at 92
By Ryan Maxin | Nov. 8, 2021There are currently 245 active cases of COVID-19 in the county.
Weekly Weather: A calm, cold weekend ahead; rain chances increase next week
By Sydney Walters | Nov. 3, 2021Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
Coronavirus: Athens County reports one new COVID-19 death, bringing death count to 89
By Sophia Young | Nov. 3, 2021The county remains at the red risk level for exposure and spread.
Athens County EMS tax levy renewal passes
By Anna Millar | Nov. 2, 2021The funds from the levy are used to pay for the operating costs of ambulances, EMS buildings and staff salaries.
Ben Ziff, Micah McCarey, Sarah Grace retain Athens City Council At-Large seats
By Sophia Young | Nov. 2, 2021Independent candidates Damon Krane and Iris Virjee failed to win a spot on Council.
Nelsonville elects 6 At-Large City Council members
By Donovan Hunt | Nov. 2, 2021Opha Lawson received the lowest number of votes, earning 13.87%.
Athens prepares for the first election after students return
By Taylor Burnette | Nov. 2, 2021While some students choose to vote in Athens, many students also continue to vote in their hometowns, and many are reminded to vote by Pumpkin the cat.
Polling at Alexander High School stays mostly the same after previous year’s confusion
By Paige Fisher | Nov. 2, 2021Alexander High School makes little change to polling after human error that occurred last year, affecting last year’s Democratic State Rep. candidate, Katie O’Neill.
Police Blotter: Vehicle shot with paintball gun, vehicle stripped with owner nowhere to be found
By Taylor Burnette | Nov. 2, 2021The deputy searched for the caller of the stripped vehicle but was unable to locate him nearby.
Chairmen of Athens County Republicans, Democrats discuss candidates ahead of 15th Congressional District race
By Anna Millar | Nov. 2, 2021Allison Russo and Mike Carey are fighting to gain the historically Republican seat as representative of Ohio’s 15th district.
City Council members, candidates discuss the distinction between At-Large and Ward council seats
By Molly Wilson | Nov. 2, 2021Despite representatives and potential candidates expressing different rationale for running for Council, the distinction remains minimal.
The Election Edition 2021
By The Post Staff | Nov. 2, 2021Analysis and results from the 2021 election in Athens, Ohio.
Athens City Council member discusses diversity, barriers people of color face running for office
By Lydia Colvin | Nov. 2, 2021Micah McCarey, council’s only member of color, faced challenges joining the predominantly white Athens City Council.
Independent candidates offer competition, choice in elections, but are rarely elected
By Addie Hedges | Nov. 2, 2021The role independents play in local, state and national governments varies depending on the political climate of the location in which they are running.
City Council: Body hears concerns from citizens regarding parking and vending ordinances
By Kate Anderson | Nov. 2, 2021Council also discussed ordinances changing parking fines and fees and vending permit regulations.
Coronavirus: Five new COVID-19 deaths reported in Athens County
By Alex Imwalle | Nov. 1, 2021Currently, 45.65% of Athens County residents are fully vaccinated.
