Police Blotter: Man calls 911 for medical dissatisfaction; vehicle towed from Shade Community Center
By Anna Millar | Feb. 17, 2021A man called 911 to express his dissatisfaction with medical care he had received earlier in the day.
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City Council: Funding transfer for Richland Avenue handrail, poet laureate term extended
By Kyra Leckrone | Feb. 15, 2021$13,000 is needed to install hand railing for the Richland Avenue Pedestrian Passageway.
Bagel Street Deli to expand next door into Mountain Laurel Gifts building
By Taylor Burnette | Feb. 14, 2021Although the space will be growing, Bagel Street will still keep the small details and menu items its customers love.
Coronavirus: Athens County hits 4,400 COVID-19 cases, 30 deaths
By Sophia Young | Feb. 14, 2021Athens’ death toll rose to 30 as 19 new deaths were reported this week.
Coronavirus: 5 more deaths reported in Athens County since Thursday
By Nolan Simmons | Feb. 12, 2021Two people in the 70-79 age range and three people in the 80+ age range were reported to have died from COVID-19 since Thursday.
Coronavirus: 11 new COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday
By Maya Morita | Feb. 11, 2021Seven males and four females’ deaths were confirmed Wednesday due to a delay in Ohio Department of Health death data.
Coronavirus: Statewide curfew lifted
By Sophia Young | Feb. 11, 2021Gov. Mike DeWine announced the Ohio curfew will not be extended due to falling coronavirus hospitalizations.
Voinovich School receives $2.2 million USEDA grant for economic development in Appalachia
By Anna Millar | Feb. 11, 2021Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs received the grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
Athens launches improved city app
By Anna Millar | Feb. 11, 2021The app allows Athens citizens to report city problems in real time.
Athens celebrates Valentine’s Day with COVID-19 restrictions
By Haley Swaino | Feb. 11, 2021Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and Athens has you covered during COVID-19.
Athens City School District educators receive coronavirus vaccines
By Claire Schiopota | Feb. 10, 2021Athens County is in the first group of counties to receive vaccines for educators.
ARTS/West hosts annual For the Love of Athens photography contest, photo exhibit
By Kayla Bennett | Feb. 10, 2021For the Love of Athens allows for the people of Athens to experience through the eye of a lens. Those involved encourage people to come see the exhibit to experience a safe getaway from everyday life.
Police Blotter: Livestock frightened by explosives; semitruck loses tires
By Anna Millar | Feb. 10, 2021A man called Athens County Sheriff’s Office because his livestock were being frightened by explosives.
CLDC hosts bi-annual Career and Internship Fair
By Haley Swaino | Feb. 10, 2021From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., students were able to explore different job/internship opportunities in the online sessions they registered for.
Weekender Briefs: Explore Athens photography at ARTS/West, hike in memory of John Knouse
By Isabel Nissley | Feb. 10, 2021Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
Coronavirus: Second COVID-19 death reported in previous 2 days
By Ryan Maxin | Feb. 9, 2021A woman in her 80s was confirmed to have died from COVID-19, according to the Ohio Department of Health.
Kennedy Museum of Art reopens with new guidelines
By Anastasia Carter | Feb. 9, 2021Staff of the museum adjusted well to the online environment but are glad to be working in person.
Coronavirus: Athens County exceeds 4,200 cases, 10 COVID-19 deaths
By Sophia Young | Feb. 7, 2021The county now has 11 total deaths related to the coronavirus.
Students believe OU wellness days won’t have intended impact
By Colleen McLafferty | Feb. 7, 2021Rather than having spring break, students will be allotted three days divided between February, March and April to act as a break.
OU looks to increase real estate endeavors
By Sophia Young | Feb. 7, 2021The university is projecting about $2.9 million in revenue from real estate holdings in the 2021 fiscal year.
