Excess vaccine lists ensure no COVID-19 vaccine goes to waste
By Anastasia Carter | Mar. 17, 2021Local pharmacies such as Shrivers and Fruth have developed excess vaccine lists.
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Police Blotter: Cow found in road; drunken passenger taken home in Lyft
By Anna Millar | Mar. 17, 2021Deputies came across a cow in the road while on patrol.
Spin e-scooters return to OU campus for the spring
By Maya Morita | Mar. 16, 2021Spin scooters returned to campus Monday after being removed for the winter.
Coronavirus: Vaccine to be made available to all Ohioans age 16 and older starting March 29
By Ryan Maxin | Mar. 16, 2021Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday the plan for increased vaccination eligibility.
City Council: Contract ordinance introduced to switch city liability insurance provider; city reorganizes funds to pay parking meter bill due to lack of city revenue
By Mary Jane Sanese | Mar. 15, 2021An ordinance introduced Monday would allow the Mayor or his designee to enter into a new contract for liability insurance with the Public Entities Pool of Ohio, which will help the city save money and have better coverage.
Coronavirus: 4,711 cases, 50 deaths; phase 1D and 2B eligible for vaccine
By Sophia Young | Mar. 15, 2021A new website to determine eligibility for the vaccine and schedule appointments is now available.
United Athens County Tenants host panel on affordable housing for community
By Sophia Young | Mar. 11, 2021Local experts discussed housing problems and solutions in Athens.
Green Beer Day sees large crowds despite pandemic
By Anna Millar and Ryan Maxin | Mar. 11, 2021Students and residents crowded on Court Street to celebrate the yearly tradition.
Coronavirus: 33 new cases in Athens County brings total to 4,664 cases, 49 deaths
By Sophia Young | Mar. 7, 2021Ohio begins vaccination phases 1C, 2, Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution.
Pizza Cottage opening new location in Athens by early summer
By Taylor Burnette | Mar. 7, 2021The small Ohio chain is bringing its popular BLT pizza and more to East State Street.
SNAP Food Benefits extended to include more OU students
By Mary Jane Sanese | Mar. 7, 2021Up to $200 a month for food expenses is available to students.
Former OU professor runs for 1st Ward seat
By Maya Morita | Mar. 4, 2021Solveig Spjeldnes is running for the 1st Ward seat after Arian Smedley announced she will not be running for reelection.
Coronavirus: Athens County passes 4,600 cases, 33 total deaths reported
By Sophia Young | Feb. 28, 2021Athens City-County Health Department reported 95 new cases and three deaths.
Coronavirus: Third death reported since Tuesday
By Sophia Young | Feb. 28, 2021Athens County’s death toll is now 33.
Coronavirus: New COVID-19 death reported Saturday
By Maya Morita | Feb. 27, 2021An individual in their 80s or older died.
$100 million for rent and utilities relief available to Ohioans
By Sophia Young | Feb. 24, 2021Ohio approves funding for housing assistance for low-income Ohioans affected by the pandemic.
UPDATE: Missing 13-year-old Nelsonville boy found safe on Tuesday
By Mary Jane Sanese | Feb. 23, 2021Keo Rothe, a 13-year-old boy from Nelsonville, has been missing since Sunday with no cell phone.
City Council: Members discuss $20,000 increase in cost of University Estates townhouses
By Kyra Leckrone | Feb. 22, 2021Councilmembers discussed raising the cost of the 50 townhome units being built at University Estates from $220,000 to $240,000.
More COVID-19 vaccination sites available as doses are received
By Jack Knudson | Feb. 22, 2021There are currently 10 locations that administer the COVID-19 vaccine in Athens County.
Coronavirus: Athens County exceeds 4,500 COVID-19 cases
By Sophia Young | Feb. 21, 2021Athens County reported no new deaths this week.
