Local schools still experiencing substitute shortages
By Paige Fisher | Jan. 24, 2023Although COVID-19 impacted the number of substitutes entering classrooms, a shortage was apparent before the virus.
Although COVID-19 impacted the number of substitutes entering classrooms, a shortage was apparent before the virus.
The Athens Recreation Advisory Board advises city administration in matters relating to the recreational use of any land or buildings owned by the City of Athens.
Three animal shelters in and around Athens County are currently operating with a high number of pets.
A reference to possible counterfeit currency was made to the Sheriff’s Office.
Athens City Council met on Monday to discuss an ordinance that would authorize the Service-Safety Director Andrew Stone to enter into a contract for the construction of the new fire headquarters.
The Outdoor Recreation Council Of Appalachia, or ORCA, is an organization that manages the Baileys Trail System and is currently expanding throughout Southeast Ohio.
At 14 S. Court St., the Athens location is open until 4 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The current goal for construction is to have a bid opening on March 15 and an award by March 20 so construction can start in April.
According to the auditor’s reports, the city is looking at an estimated $82 million in revenue in 2023. Over $52 million will be appropriated.
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report of livestock in the road.
Council President Chris Knisley said Buckeye Hills Foundation and Community Partners were able to obtain a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to further plan to stabilize the buildings and plan potential new buildings.
Hosted by Junior Cole Patterson and Senior Jensen Knecht, Night Court is a podcast that explores student life at Ohio University beyond the classroom, with interviews from local personalities and fan-favorites.
Council approved a resolution encouraging the mayor to deprioritize the criminalization of abortions in Athens, which he said he would sign immediately.
Local food pantries see an influx of people taking advantage of their services.
Following the Midterm Elections on Nov. 8, various candidates voice their plans for office moving forward.
Athens Public Transit recently unveiled its new electric bus to a charged crowd at the Athens Community Center Wednesday morning.
Over the weekend, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office had multiple encounters which resulted in arrests.
The Athens Farmers Market has been moved to a new permanent location at the Athens Community Center.
Despite the importance midterms hold both nationally and locally, they typically engage fewer voters compared to presidential election years.
Athens City Council met to discuss an ordinance amending housing regulations and the requirement for rental permits in Athens and to discuss mutual aid to the Athens Sheriff’s office.