Paws of Hope Cat Sanctuary provides space for stray cats
By Elizabeth Talaga | Nov. 12, 2024April Sole started Paws of Hope Cat Sanctuary to provide a space for stray cats in Athens.
LOCAL
Tax Levy 11 passed in Canaan Township, Athens
By Avery St. George | Nov. 5, 2024Tax Levy 11 passes in Canaan Township, providing an increase in funds for the Ames-Bern Fire Department and the Richland Area Fire Department.
Athens Levy 17 passes, supports local library services
By Bianca Grim | Nov. 5, 2024Levy 17 passes in Athens County, supporting library services needing funding after cuts
Issue to abolish city charter left off Nelsonville ballots
By Maggie Amacher | Nov. 5, 2024Issue 23 was left off paper ballots, affecting 90 voters who already cast their ballots.
Federal Hocking Local superintendent determined to raise grades, spirits
By Jack Solon | Nov. 5, 2024The Ohio State Report Card releases, placing Federal Hocking Local at the bottom of Athens’ school districts. The district’s new superintendent, Jason Spencer, wants to do something about it.
HAPCAP gains funding for emergency relief shelter
By Mary Kate McNamee | Nov. 5, 2024HAPCAP worked to receive $2 million of funding from the state to transform Athens Sunset Motel into an emergency relief shelter for those experiencing homelessness in Athens
Athens Disability Commission plans to sue the city
By Zoe Weyand | Nov. 4, 2024Due to a lack of progress in making Athens more accessible, the Athens Disability Commission has decided the next step is to sue the city.
Strouds Run plans improvements to increase accessibility
By Finn Smith | Oct. 30, 2024Strouds Run State Park is adding a new accessible playground, walkway and restroom to make the park more accessible for people with physical disabilities.
Tavolino committed to community meals despite break-in
By Abby Waechter | Oct. 29, 2024After a break-in at Tavolino, the restaurant remains dedicated to providing free meals to those in need.
Athens Fire Station, Lowe’s to provide smoke detectors to residents
By Maggie Allwein | Oct. 29, 2024Lowe’s Home Improvement is donating 150 smoke detectors to the Athens Fire Department to be given to community members at the ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 29.
Union Street Market works to sell liquor Sundays
By Tessa Searcy | Oct. 29, 2024If approved by Ward 3 Precinct 1 voters on election day, Union Street Market will be able to serve its community with hard liquor, beer and wine all week long.
Halloweekend hosts adult, kid-friendly celebrations
By News Staff Report | Oct. 28, 2024Athens Halloween celebrations took place over the weekend, and students and visitors took to the streets in festive costumes.
Jon Rose speaks out on low EMT wages, funds in press conference
By Mary Kate McNamee | Oct. 25, 2024Jon Rose, running for the Athens County Commissioner advocates for better wages for EMT workers in press conference.
Rural Action works to improve, maintain water quality of Sunday Creek
By Alaina Dackermann | Oct. 24, 2024Acid mine drainage has affected Sunday Creek, but Rural Action is working to improve the quality of water throughout Southeast Ohio.
Athens Area Stand Down helps community members meet their needs
By Lilia Santeramo | Oct. 22, 2024Members of the Athens community gather for the annual Athens Area Stand Down to provide and receive services for individuals navigating homelessness.
Police Blotter: Vehicle crashes into post office, neighbor disputes
By Maggie Amacher | Oct. 22, 2024Local law enforcement responds to vehicle accidents, neighbor disputes and suspicious calls from a haunted house.
Baileys Trail System works to expand trails
By Andersen Beck | Oct. 22, 2024The Baileys Trail system has plans to build a total of 88 miles of trails through the ORCA, or Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia, supporting a popular local hobby.
Campus-wide donation drive held for those affected by Hurricane Helene
By Mary Kate McNamee | Oct. 22, 2024Ohio University organized a campus-wide donation drive for those heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene, urging students and community members to donate
Opioid-related deaths in Athens stay consistent
By Zoe Weyand | Oct. 17, 2024The CDC recently published statistics reporting a decrease in opioid overdose deaths nationally, but Athens County is not following this trend.
City Council awaits response on plastic bag ban appeal
By Mary Kate McNamee | Oct. 15, 2024City council members are awaiting a response from the court of appeals, after Athens Athens County Court of Common Pleas Judge, George McCarthy ruled the plastic bag ban unconstitutional.
