Athens businesses cut back further due to coronavirus
By Taylor Burnette | Mar. 24, 2020Many restaurants, bars and coffee shops still remain open for take-out, even with majorly reduced staff and hours.
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Triage tents set up outside O’Bleness Hospital
By Ian McKenzie | Mar. 23, 2020The tents are not for COVID-19 screening.
Local businesses, school districts rally to feed students out of school
By Emma Skidmore | Mar. 18, 2020Local business owners have been working to provide lunches to students whose K-12 schools have been suspended.
Ohio’s elections suspended, leaving confusion among Athens County voters
By George Shillcock | Mar. 17, 2020Ohio’s elections were suspended until Tuesday, June 2.
Athens bars, restaurants forced to adjust, close in response to coronavirus
By George Shillcock and Taylor Burnette | Mar. 15, 2020Some restaurants are still unsure how they will give their employees hours or how they’ll respond to the closure order.
Rags 2 Wrenches to bring car enthusiasts together
By Baylee DeMuth | Mar. 12, 2020Rags 2 Wrenches is for car lovers to mingle and show off their cars with other fellow car lovers.
Students make memories before spring break during Green Beer Day festivities
By Emma Skidmore | Mar. 4, 2020The annual Green Beer Day incites students to skip class and have fun.
EdChoice program could affect Athens City School District negatively
By Emma Skidmore | Mar. 1, 2020Public school administrators protest against the EdChoice Scholarship Program being based on school performance.
Q&A: ‘Mad-regular’ rapper SavageRealm discusses the world of ‘meme rap’
By Matthew Geiger | Feb. 27, 2020Enter Nicholas Onkoba, better known by his stage name SavageRealm, who’s trying to meme his way to the top of charts.
Three people wanted for aggravated robbery after threatening victim with pistol
By Ian McKenzie | Feb. 27, 2020All of the suspects were described as older than college age.
Play Cafe hosted by local church for kids and parents
By Taylor Burnette | Feb. 25, 2020The Play Cafe will be held at various times at Central Avenue Church Uptown location.
Moon and Wheel tarot studio offers readings, community conversations
By Abby Jeffers | Feb. 19, 2020The newly opened studio’s services include drop-in readings, longer scheduled readings and semi-weekly gatherings called Mystic Arts Salons.
Athens Middle School club establishes Andrew Jackson Davison Day
By Maya Morita | Feb. 18, 2020The Andrew Jackson Davison Club, or AJD Club, organized an event to expose the story of Davison to the Athens community and why his history was forgotten.
Spin e-scooters released for use on campus
By Maya Morita | Feb. 18, 2020The scooters can be rented for $1 per ride and $.29 per minute.
Athens County Sheriff’s Office hires school resource officer
By Kirsten Thomas | Feb. 18, 2020Deputy David Lemon will help ensure that schools in Trimble stay safe.
Some Athens County residents set to lose SNAP benefits after federal adjustment to work requirements
By George Shillcock | Feb. 12, 2020Between 350 and 400 residents of Athens County could lose SNAP benefits after the USDA institutes stricter work requirements.
Athens to get new solar panels
By Taylor Burnette | Feb. 12, 2020The new panels will supply the wastewater treatment plant with more sustainable energy.
Spectrum expands broadband access to rural Athens County
By George Shillcock | Feb. 7, 2020With the help of local and state government officials, Spectrum announced new upgrades that expand broadband access in the county.
J Bar sued for allegedly overserving alcoholic drinks to hit-and-run driver
By Ian McKenzie | Feb. 6, 2020The woman was riding her bicycle when she was struck by a man in a car who had just been at J Bar.
Housing reform discussion continues into the new year
By Emma Skidmore | Feb. 5, 2020Athens citizens are continuing to push back against slumlords.
