City Council considers using The Ridges as location for affordable housing
By Jamie Clarkson | Sep. 10, 2019Councilmembers are looking for ways to create affordable housing within the city limits for non-student residents.
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Athens County census committee hopes to improve low rates of student self-responses
By George Shillcock | Sep. 9, 2019The average response rate for parts of Uptown Athens in 2010 was 31%, a number attributed to low self-response rates of students.
Athens city issues boil advisory
By Ian McKenzie | Sep. 5, 2019The precautionary advisory will last until 11 p.m. Friday.
Ohio University student political parties prepare for the new year
By George Shillcock | Aug. 28, 2019Both student organizations are beginning their year of supporting local candidates and helping students become politically active.
City Council: Ridges considered as potential site for affordable housing
By Bennett Leckrone | Aug. 26, 2019Affordable Housing Commission members say The Ridges could one day be a housing project.
Athens Restaurant Week celebrates local eateries
By Keri Johnson | Aug. 6, 2019Athens Restaurant Week showcased 13 restaurants in the area for a good cause.
Swing State of Mind: Athens Mayoral Candidate Damon Krane
By Maddie Capron and George Shillcock | July 15, 2019Damon Krane discusses running against current Mayor Steve Patterson.
Athens named one of the best college towns to start a career in
By Abby Miller | July 13, 2019Athens tied for 15th on the list.
Lotsa Pizza closed
By Ian McKenzie | July 2, 2019After two years of service, Lotsa Stone Fired Pizza has closed.
21 years later, the Brick Criterium returns
By Ian McKenzie | June 21, 2019After 21 years, the Brick Criterium is back in Athens.
Alexander Local School District levy passes after recount
By Ian McKenzie | June 6, 2019The levy’s votes stayed exactly the same.
OU graduate charged with 25 counts of murder in Mount Carmel case
By Ian McKenzie | June 5, 2019The charges say the victims were given at least 500 micrograms of fentanyl.
APD identifies man found dead near parking garage
By Nolan Simmons | June 3, 2019Athens Police Department identified the man as Evan D. Key.
Athens resident found dead on College Street
By Ashton Nichols | May 31, 2019The man allegedly fell from the top of the parking garage.
Ohio Secretary of State orders recount of Alexander School District's income tax issue
By Ian McKenzie | May 31, 2019Recounts will take place June 3.
City Council: Discussion on entering into new grant agreement; city code changed about outdoor fires
By Ian McKenzie | May 21, 2019The grant from the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council could mean up to $25,000 for Athens.
Ohio early voters will experience slight changes under House Bill 41
By Paige Miller | May 17, 2019A ballot application is no longer required for early voters.
Lady B’s Fried Chicken closes; lawsuit filed against owners
By Ashton Nichols | May 16, 2019The restaurant was open for about six months.
OU denies student use of medical marijuana cards
By Logan Moore | May 7, 2019If a student, however, is in possession of a card, he/she is not required to report that possession to the university.
Athens County provides a unique refuge for wildlife and strays
By Paige Miller | Apr. 28, 2019The Athens County Dog Shelter and the Division of Wildlife monitor strays and wildlife in Athens County.
