A recent round of grant funding aimed to improve infrastructure by the Ohio Department of Transportation failed to include any projects in Southeast Ohio. Many local Ohioans express their disappointment and frustration with elected officials and the state government for lack of funding and support.
Athens City Council met Tuesday evening, weighing property sales, sidewalk closures tied to ongoing construction and updates to housing code.
The United Academics of Ohio University is beginning negotiations with the administration in pursuit of its first contract.
Wild bull chase, diseased deer, unattended children, this week on Blotter
Ohio University is partnering with a global architecture firm to reimagine Alden Library. Construction is expected to start after June 2026.
Whether a student is looking for a new outfit or delicious meal, there are a variety of places down Court and East State Street to explore.
United Academics of Ohio University members and students held a “cheer-in” Wednesday at Baker University Center to support their bargaining team during negotiations with university administrators. The event followed frustration over two abruptly canceled bargaining sessions, as faculty push for a contract they say will strengthen job security and improve education quality.
Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio University Police responded to loose cows, gunshot reports, runaway juveniles, smoke detector tampering and more for the week of August 20–24.
Athens enters the digital age further by creating both a TikTok account and a new AI chatbot, “Benny the Athens Brick,” for its city website.
Ohio University requires Athens campus students to carry health insurance, either through the university-sponsored plan or a personal provider. This semester, the university plan costs $1,422, with coverage running Aug. 20 through Feb. 19.
Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports of a neighborly dispute, noise complaints from a dog, car crashes and more for the week of August 6-12.
Keystone’s Mac Shack, the macaroni-and-cheese hotspot that opened in Athens in 2022, announced on Instagram Wednesday that it will not reopen its Court Street location.
After a July break, Council met to discuss current projects, including the SR-682 roundabout and new West State Park restroom facilities.
Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports of possible break-ins, a man being attacked by bees, a traffic stop and more for the week of July 23-29.
Athens County Sheriff’s deputies responded to rogue donkeys and online harassment.
Police Blotter: Verbal and physical disputes, bird in the kitchen, stolen license plate
Police Blotter: Loud parties, stolen credit card and more for the week of July 2.
Police Blotter: Warrants of the week, K9 unit deployed and more for the week of June 25.
Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports of a man accidentally shooting himself in the leg, multiple break-ins, a copperhead snake and more for the week of June 18-24.
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