Police chiefs speak about policies and racial bias at Ask the Chiefs forum
By Nolan Simmons | Oct. 9, 2019The chiefs of the Athens Police, Ohio University Police and Hocking College Police departments were present.
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Athens prepares for Homecoming
By Taylor Burnette | Oct. 9, 2019Preparations include parade route instructions, the additional presence of first responders and extra trash clean up.
Athens Police Department to buy new firearms
By Emma Skidmore | Oct. 3, 2019APD is purchasing new firearms to cut down on ammunition costs.
Athens County Board of Elections overpaid employees by more than $1600 last year, state auditor says
By Bennett Leckrone | Oct. 3, 2019The overpayments to eight employees were a “clerical error,” a board official said.
Unwanted paint job: Richland Avenue roundabout temporarily closed
By Ellen Wagner | Oct. 3, 2019The roundabout is closed due to a paint spill.
APD officer involved in viral arrest has alleged history of using excessive force
By Nolan Simmons | Oct. 3, 2019Officer Ethan Doerr has been accused twice of using excessive force during an arrest.
Athens mayor brings local issues to a national level
By George Shillcock | Oct. 2, 2019Mayor Steve Patterson is on the board of directors for the National League of Cities and recently visited Washington D.C. to talk with U.S. Senators and Representatives.
Athens Farmers Market considers move to Athens Community Center
By Taylor Burnette | Sep. 29, 2019The market has no definitive timeline for the move but is looking into another location to expand both their vendors and other opportunities
Athens tourism shows the city is more than just a college town
By Abby Miller | Sep. 25, 2019A goal is to welcome new people and groups into the region.
Athens Conservancy protects land preserves
By Emma Skidmore | Sep. 25, 2019The Blair Preserve is one of many land trusts the conservancy maintains.
Mayoral candidates field questions about infrastructure, rental housing
By George Shillcock and Nolan Simmons | Sep. 25, 2019Mayor Steve Patterson and independent challenger Damon Krane participated in the first mayoral candidate forum on Tuesday.
Climate change activism comes to Athens
By George Shillcock | Sep. 20, 2019Athens’ version of the Global Climate Strike took place Friday morning at Village Bakery.
Baileys Mountain Bike Trail starts construction after receiving funding from numerous sources
By George Shillcock | Sep. 18, 2019The first 13 miles of the 88-mile long trail broke ground and could be finished by the end of the year.
Athens Central Hotel set to open "very soon"
By Maddie Bussert | Sep. 18, 2019The modern European style is reflected on the inside and outside of the building.
Athens considers Airbnb tax raises for Bailey’s Trail funding
By Emma Skidmore | Sep. 15, 2019City Council looks to revenue from Airbnbs to pay for the Bailey’s Trail project.
Community remembers an 1881 lynching in Saturday ceremony
By Jamie Clarkson | Sep. 15, 2019Community members in attendance gathered soil for preservation in a local museum.
Videos show man falling after climbing utility pole
By Kevin Pan and Molly Schramm | Sep. 13, 2019The incident occurred Friday night behind a row of houses on Palmer Street.
CPS welcomes new therapy dog this semester
By Kirsten Thomas | Sep. 12, 2019Penny is a 14-month-old Aussiedoodle.
E-Scooters may be coming to Athens
By Maddie Bussert | Sep. 11, 2019Four or five different companies are interested in coming to Athens.
APD receives rape report
By Ian McKenzie | Sep. 10, 2019This is the third rape report of the school year.
