College Green gas leak prompts multi-building evacuations
By Alex Imwalle | Feb. 15, 2023Multiple buildings near College Green were evacuated after construction workers struck a gas line while working on the National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza.
Multiple buildings near College Green were evacuated after construction workers struck a gas line while working on the National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza.
Several people attempted to round up a cow on Lemaster Road.
City Council met in committees Monday to assess various bid offers from waste management companies.
Captain Randall Crossen Sr. was recognized for his service and presented the “EMT / Paramedic of the year” award for the state of Ohio on Saturday, Feb. 11.
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to complaints of reckless driving and trespassing.
The ordinance removed the formal bidding procedure so that a collapsed storm line that has formed a sinkhole located at 30 Curran Drive could be replaced.
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a vehicle was abandoned for two months.
APD is currently looking to fill three vacant spots in its department. OUPD told The Post it does not advertise the number of vacant positions within the department.
Juveniles advised to not be in the cemetery after dark.
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.