Police Blotter: Cellphone left at scene of trespassing; counterfeit money confiscated
By Anna Millar | Sep. 30, 2021Deputies discovered a phone they believe to have been left behind by trespassers in a shed.
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ACCHD continues to encourage self-reporting from at-home COVID-19 tests
By Donovan Hunt | Sep. 29, 2021Athens City-County Health Department began using an online reporting system at the beginning of the month to make self-reporting easier for residents.
OhioHealth sports medicine partners with southeast Ohio schools
By Abby Neff | Sep. 28, 2021OhioHealth will provide Trimble Local Schools and Nelsonville-York City Schools athletic trainers and sports medicine for the next five years.
OU Homecoming Week plans remain in place despite cancellation of Athens Halloween block party
By Addie Hedges | Sep. 28, 2021Jeff McCall, administrative lieutenant at the Athens Police Department, said the department will operate “business as usual” for the Homecoming parade.
City Council: Body discusses $361,000 project, other funds allocated
By Anna Millar | Sep. 27, 2021Council also discussed appropriating $90,000 in membership dues to the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia.
Athens Halloween block party canceled due to COVID-19
By Emma Skidmore | Sep. 27, 2021Streets will remain open, and no activities, bandstands or vendors will be scheduled.
Congressional candidate Allison Russo visits Athens, OU
By Anna Millar | Sep. 26, 2021Allison Russo, congressional candidate for Ohio’s 15th district special election, spoke to labor leaders and college students in Athens on Sunday.
Local school districts use ESSER funding to mitigate COVID-19 learning loss
By Lydia Colvin | Sep. 23, 2021Districts in Athens County are using federal ESSER funding in order to help their students who have fallen behind academically during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announces new 'Vax-to-School' COVID-19 vaccine incentive program for individuals 12 to 25 years of age
By Anna Millar | Sep. 23, 2021Five $100,000 and 50 $10,000 scholarships will be offered through the program and must go towards furthering education.
OU students report, discuss breakthrough COVID-19 cases on campus
By Paige Fisher | Sep. 23, 2021Both vaccinated and unvaccinated OU students have been testing positive for COVID-19.
Parklets receive positive reviews from city businesses as end date nears
By Ryan Maxin | Sep. 23, 2021Parklets will return May 1, 2022.
Athena Cinema to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test for entry
By Molly Wilson | Sep. 22, 2021The Cinema did not stipulate whether physical or photo proof of vaccination is required.
Athens County reports 65th COVID-19 related death
By Sophia Young | Sep. 22, 2021Currently, there are 956 active cases in the county.
City Council: Athens Mayor Steve Patterson proclaims Sept. 20 start of National Clean Energy Week in Athens
By Kate Anderson | Sep. 20, 2021Athens City Council also discussed a new medical marijuana dispensary in the city.
Medical marijuana dispensary Harvest of Athens holds grand opening
By Sophia Young | Sep. 20, 2021Harvest of Athens recently held a soft opening on Sept. 15.
Mass disturbance reported at Southeast Ohio Regional Jail
By Sophia Young | Sep. 16, 2021There is no danger to the public, according to a news release from the City of Nelsonville.
Murphy’s Farm ‘Field of Screams’ set to reopen for 2021
By Kendall Wright | Sep. 16, 2021John Murphy, co-owner of the “Field of Screams,” said he’s expecting more than 10,000 customers this fall.
Harvest of Ohio opens new medical marijuana dispensary in Athens
By Sophia Young | Sep. 15, 2021The dispensary, which will hold its grand opening Sept. 20, held a soft opening Wednesday.
Court Street Coffee and The Little Professor undergo summer, Fall Semester renovation
By Claire Schiopota | Sep. 15, 2021The renovation of the two businesses is set to be finished sometime within the month.
Police Blotter: Gunshots reported; woman reports rocks thrown through window
By Anna Millar | Sep. 15, 2021The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report of rocks being thrown through a woman’s window.
