An ordinance to give tenants a right to pay to stay would allow for tenants to avoid immediate eviction if unforeseen circumstances prohibits them from paying rent on time.
Athens native and Ohio University alumnus Matthew Presutti has used his education and background to instill sustainable practices into his printmaking work. In the past three years, Presutti has had the opportunity to utilize hemp as a material for printmaking at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design.
Athens residents gathered outside the Athens County Courthouse on Sunday to protest in favor of reproductive rights.
The program was put together by United Athens County Tenants and would create a safeguard for renters who may be facing eviction.
JD Vance won the Republican primary for the Ohio Senate seat with 36% of Athens County residents voting for him.
There were 88 people charged at Mill fest.
Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
A power line broke and caused a loud noise and bright flash.
It heard ordinances concerning the grant programs and the annual street paving and repairs project for 2022.
Athens County may be seen as having the highest poverty rate in Ohio, but surrounding counties experience similar or higher rates of poverty.
Sam Cao, a high school junior, is running in a Democratic primary for an open Ohio House of Representatives seat against Joy Bennett.
Deputies did not find the described man sitting in the road.
Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
The money would be used to make repairs to the current headquarters to last the fire department until it can move into its new headquarters.
The ordinance is up for third reading at the next Athens City Council meeting.
Deputies checked the blanket and found nothing in it.
Council discussed an ordinance that would authorize Athens Mayor Steve Patterson to pay $90,000 to ORCA for the city’s 2022 membership fee.
The fair will include a flag parade, food from around the world, speeches from students and city leaders and performances.
The Athens City-County Health Department reported one new COVID-19 related death Friday.
Alumni recall the fest celebrations of their college years.
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