The Union, Tony’s Tavern to enact COVID-19 precautions amid rising cases in Athens
By Ryan Maxin | Aug. 13, 2021Athens County has seen a 66.67% increase in COVID-19 cases from Aug. 4 to Aug. 11.
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Coronavirus: Athens County reaches level of substantial COVID-19 transmission
By Sophia Young | Aug. 11, 2021In a tweet, the Athens City-County Health Department alerted the public of the recent rise in transmission levels and urged all individuals to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status.
City Council: Reinstatement of mask mandate discussed, approval of remote work space
By Sophia Young | Aug. 10, 2021Athens reached “substantial transmission” levels of COVID-19 at the beginning of the month.
Nelsonville police officer dies in car crash
By Maya Morita | Aug. 4, 2021Nelsonville police officer Scott Dawley died in a three-vehicle car crash while responding to a call.
Allison Russo, Mike Carey emerge as primary winners in Ohio's 15th Congressional District special election primaries
By Anna Millar | Aug. 3, 2021The final election for Ohio’s 15th district representative will be held Nov. 2.
OhioHealth to require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19
By Emma Skidmore | Aug. 3, 2021The deadline to become fully vaccinated is Dec. 1.
City Council: Body implements race, equity and leadership training for city employees, opposes proposed Ohio brine sale bill
By Sophia Young | Aug. 3, 2021Council also appropriated $600,000 for repairs to the Shafer Street storm line tunnel.
OU, Athens community members concerned with OU’s fall reopening
By Maya Morita | July 21, 2021Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, said the university expects 50% of students to be vaccinated in the fall.
Former Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputy pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
By Anna Millar | July 6, 2021Jimmy Childs also agreed to testify on the prosecution’s behalf against the Bellar family in the cases against them.
City Council: Body establishes designated outdoor refreshment area
By Sophia Young | June 21, 2021Council met for the last time before its July recess, approving several ordinances.
Weekender Briefs: Celebrate Juneteenth with health walk, take an outdoor landscape painting workshop
By Anastasia Carter | June 16, 2021Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
OU announces role transition, retirement plans of Chief Financial Officer Deb Shaffer
By Molly Wilson | June 15, 2021In her new position, Shaffer will assist OU President Hugh Sherman with an effective and efficient transition of OU leadership.
City Council: Athens discusses creation of mental health emergency response team; urgent repairs needed to fire department
By Sophia Young | June 15, 2021The mental health emergency response team is meant to aid in crises where law enforcement can not, as well as prevent personal injury to the individual.
City Council: Source of income housing discrimination banned, Athens partners with OU for wastewater COVID-19 surveillance
By Sophia Young | June 7, 2021Council also canceled a hiring freeze review that was established during the beginning of the pandemic.
Athens City Council Candidate Iris Virjee gives insight on her campaign platform
By Anna Millar | June 2, 2021Iris Virjee announced she was running for City Council on May 11.
Athens Police Department reports fatal altercation near Court Street
By Molly Wilson | June 1, 2021There is currently an ongoing investigation into the incident.
Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council awarded $100,000 to expand renewable energy access in Athens County
By Ryan Maxin | May 30, 2021The grant will be used to provide free solar assessments for businesses and agricultural producers in Athens.
Athens County Sheriff’s Office reports missing 16-year-old
By Ryan Maxin | May 29, 2021Angelina “Rose” Glover has been missing since May 28.
Coronavirus: New death reported in Athens County
By Ryan Maxin | May 28, 2021The total number of deaths in the county currently stands at 60.
OU Board of Trustees appoints Hugh Sherman as OU’s 22nd president
By Jack Knudson and Abby Neff | May 27, 2021The announcement follows outgoing President Duane Nellis’ decision to step down and return to the classroom as an OU faculty member.
