Nelsonville elects 6 At-Large City Council members
By Donovan Hunt | Nov. 2, 2021Opha Lawson received the lowest number of votes, earning 13.87%.
LOCAL
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.
End of Stimson Avenue construction may be in sight
By Sophia Young | Oct. 28, 2021The lengthy project is expected to be completed in spring 2022.
OU students appreciate localness, ‘soul’ of Uptown Costumes
By Isabel Nissley | Oct. 27, 2021Following a 15-month closure during the beginning of the pandemic, Uptown Costume’s vibrant atmosphere is returning just in time for Halloween.
Police Blotter: Wanted man arrested; man flagged down deputy at car wash
By Anna Millar | Oct. 27, 2021A man on the most-wanted list was transported to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail without incident.
Weekly Weather: Rain clearing out before Halloween day, chilly conditions ahead next week
By Sydney Walters | Oct. 27, 2021Your Athens weather for the Halloween weekend and a look into next week.
Coronavirus: Four new COVID-19 deaths reported in Athens County
By Sophia Young | Oct. 27, 2021The county has reported seven COVID-19 related deaths in the past week.
City Council: Finance and Personnel Committee discusses merit-based incentive program
By Anna Millar | Oct. 26, 2021The Finance and Personnel Committee discussed multiple, possible changes to staff pay and incentives, discussing a merit-based program at length.
Athens food truck owner seeks vending license amid possible penalty increases for unlicensed vendors
By Lydia Colvin | Oct. 25, 2021An ordinance was introduced at City Council’s previous meeting that, if passed, could result in jail time for vendors breaking Athens City Code.
Coronavirus: Athens City-County Health Department reports 3 new deaths
By Jillian Craig | Oct. 25, 2021The percentage of Athens residents who have started the vaccination process and those who have completed the process have increased since Oct. 19.
