Halloween in Athens: A timeline
By News Staff Update | Oct. 27, 2018Here are the Halloween updates from Mill and Court streets throughout the day.
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Anonymous group leaves anti-Issue 3 signs around Athens
By Nolan Simmons | Oct. 25, 2018Yard signs, stickers and door hangers have been posted around Athens, and websites have launched against Issue 3 from the anonymous group.
Swing State of Mind: Candidates assemble in Athens next week to debate
By Madeleine Peck and George Shillcock | Oct. 25, 2018Candidates for Ohio House District 94 and Ohio’s 15th Congressional district will debate in back-to-back nights next week.
Police prepare for back-to-back Halloween and Homecoming weekends
By George Shillcock | Oct. 25, 2018Police will be bought in from around the state, APD and OUPD officers will have longer shifts and expect a possible increase in crimes.
Passion Works celebrates 20 years of art and community
By Megan Carlson | Oct. 25, 2018Passions Works will celebrate its 20th anniversary next month.
Extinguishing the Wildlands' Fires: A look into Wayne National Forest wildland firefighters
By Ashton Nichols | Oct. 25, 2018A team of seven people work on protecting the land and extinguishing the flames.
Police Blotter: Drunken OU students stumble into cuffs; deputies help man find lost dog
By Ellen Wagner | Oct. 24, 2018Two students were found falling into bushes and veering into the grass over the weekend.
Athens County sees slight increase in voter registration from 2017, decrease from 2016
By Maddie Capron | Oct. 23, 2018This follows typical trends in voter registration numbers.
City Council: Members discuss entering lease for Smart Parking Meters
By Erica Tracy | Oct. 22, 2018City Council members also discussed the development of a preschool and Bailey’s Trail System.
The fight for the 15th: Neal and Stivers face off in Columbus, will debate in Athens next week
By George Shillcock | Oct. 22, 2018The Athens debate will be held at Nelson Court on Oct. 30.
First time out-of-state voters decide to vote in their hometowns or in Athens
By Mikayla Rochelle | Oct. 22, 2018Out-of-state voters had to be registered by Oct. 9.
Issue 3 will determine funding for Athens City School construction
By Arianna Guerra | Oct. 21, 2018If the levy passes, the state of Ohio would fund 32 percent of the construction.
Senate Bill 1 faces controversy over new sentencing for fentanyl possession
By Abby Miller | Oct. 21, 2018All cases involving fentanyl would be treated the same under the new bill.
City Council: Council to discuss participation in National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance
By Erica Tracy | Oct. 21, 2018Devil’s Kettle Brewery will be granted a revocable license.
Homecoming for the Homeless: College Book Store gives back to community
By Abby Miller | Oct. 18, 2018Bookstore revenues will be given back to the homeless community in Athens.
Police Blotter: Black walnut tree stolen; two people caught drinking beer in park
By Jackie Osborne | Oct. 17, 2018The tree was cut down from a property, and the people were told they can’t drink beer in the park.
What Ohioans are searching in the 2018 elections
By Bennett Leckrone | Oct. 17, 2018With elections weeks away, Ohioans are taking to Google to learn more about what’s on their ballot.
How an Ohio University start-up is combating media deserts
By Abby Miller | Oct. 16, 2018ZipIt.News aims to inform Southeast Ohio residents about local news.
College Book Store gives back to community with Homecoming for the Homeless event
By Abby Miller | Oct. 16, 2018Bookstore revenues will be given back to the homeless community in Athens.
Former Hocking Correctional Facility to open next year as rehabilitation center for women
By Sierra Noser | Oct. 16, 2018The former Hocking Correctional Facility will be reopening as a rehab center for women struggling with drug addiction and convicted with a misdemeanor.
