At about 6:30 p.m., an alleged grease fire broke out in the kitchen of Jackie O’s Public House Restaurant about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on 22 W. Union St. There are no known injuries at this time.
Once again, thousands of students took to Court Street Saturday to celebrate Athens’ Halloween weekend. It is an annual tradition synonymous with Athens, yet in recent years the event has seemingly lost some fervor.
Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots will provide free meals to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients starting Nov. 1, when all federal food aid is set to halt due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Another round of No Kings rallies occurred Oct. 18 in cities and towns across the country. Southeast Ohio hosted numerous events, including ones in Athens and Chillicothe. These events consisted of demonstrations with signs, costumes and speeches.
In 2024, celebrities and influencers came together to encourage people to vote in local elections. However, the upcoming election has not been promoted.
Athens City Council election Nov. 4 features three newcomers, unopposed races and all Democrat candidates.
Police blotter: Runaways, fake calls, alarm activation. Read more for the crimes and cops of Oct. 17 to Oct. 23.
Local elections decide rent prices, transit routes and campus safety issues that shape daily student life. When students skip the polls, others determine their future for them.
The Ohio University Percussion Club’s “A Night at the Movies” showcased students’ musical talent and creativity through dynamic, movie-inspired performances that captivated the audience.
“Cabaret” is opening at @stuartsoperahouse Thursday, providing a pre-show experience including a speakeasy nightclub with drinks and burlesque dancers.
The Star Chamber Arcade opened on Court Street Oct. 2, offering customers the chance to enjoy unlimited play at an hourly rate, drinks and ice cream.
The Athens City Council heard from over 25 community members with comments regarding an ordinance that provides temporary shelters for unhoused individuals on North Congress Street. The public comments expressed several concerns, including safety, winter weather, substance abuse and misinformation.
Senate Bill 114, signed by Gov. Mike DeWine, ensures no law enforcement agency will be allowed to encourage officers to reach a quota on citations and arrests. The Ohio University Police Department will ticket as normal, as they did not have a quota before the bill, but will continue to hold high standards for parking violations.
The Ohio Education Association, Ohio Federation of Teachers and the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Ohio Conference joined to sue the state over what they considered an “unconstitutional” effort to change the STRS board and deny Ohio teachers control over their retirements.
Bloom Dispensary opened up its seventh location on Stimson Ave., available for medical card holders and those 21 and older, offering deals, promotions and guidance from knowledgeable employees. With the ban of intoxicating hemp signed by Gov. DeWine, only dispensaries can legally sell intoxicating hemp products, bringing potential for an influx of business at Bloom and other dispensaries.
The city of Athens is leading an initiative to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. The city has implemented various measures to increase renewable energy in municipal buildings and incentivize residents to do the same within their homes. Ohio University is also following a strict sustainability plan aimed at being carbon neutral by 2050.
Police blotter: Warrants of the week, kitten retrieval, protection orders.
Acting as council president Monday, Councilmember Micah McCarey led a meeting where Athens City Council unanimously passed five ordinances. Measures included joining the national opioid settlement, leasing the former fire department building and updating rental permit requirements.
Southeast Ohio is a region known for a long history of poverty. The region continues to suffer from this issue, with many families being food insecure, homeless or experiencing a lack of healthcare. Local organizations such as HAPCAP are battling this issue, offering support to struggling families.
Ohio University Press is Ohio’s oldest scholarly publishing press, organized by President Alden in 1964. The press publishes an array of different subjects, from monographs to creative fiction. The company has a global distribution system and offers an annual poetry award as well as a fund for first-time scholarly authors.
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