The City of Athens proposes rehabilitation of Stimson Avenue Bridge
By Ashley Pomplas | Oct. 15, 2024The City of Athens proposes undertaking a project for rehabilitating the Stimson Avenue Bridge.
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Police Blotter: Sheriff’s office investigates stolen marijuana plants, runaway baby
By Olivia Gilliand | Oct. 8, 2024Police Blotter: Investigations of stolen marijuana plants, a runaway baby and other reports included in incidents from OUPD and the Athens County Sheriff’s Office between Sept. 26 and Oct. 4.
League of Women Voters hosts candidate forum for Athens County Treasurer
By Olivia Gilliand | Oct. 8, 2024The League of Women Voters hosted a debate between Dawn Deputy and Taylor Sappington, non-incumbent candidates for Athens County Treasurer.
Athens adds municipal art through sculpture walk
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 8, 2024Athens city administrators include an immersive artwork experience with the construction of the new fire station headquarters located near the Stimson Avenue roundabout.
Invasive Ambrosia beetles threaten pawpaw trees
By Andersen Beck | Oct. 7, 2024Ambrosia beetles are threatening pawpaw trees due to recent heavy rain.
Athens Fire Department experiences understaffing
By Avery St. George | Oct. 1, 2024The Athens Fire Department is dealing with internal issues like understaffing and lack of funds.
Brenen’s provides food to Athens residents in need
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 1, 2024Brenen’s Cafe is helping to combat food insecurity by providing free food to residents of Athens.
Students report break-ins in off-campus housing
By Drew Hoffmaster | Sep. 27, 2024Students express concern over break-ins at off-campus homes and share experiences.
New Fitness Court opened to the public
By Andersen Beck | Sep. 26, 2024The city unveiled a new Fitness Court Wednesday by the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway near the Stimson Avenue Bridge.
Candidates for Athens County Commissioner Debate in forum
By Avery St. George | Sep. 26, 2024The Athens County League of Women Voters hosted a candidate forum on Tuesday at the Athens Community Center for the county commissioner race between incumbent Charlie Adkins and challenger Jon Rose with respectful conversation and hard-hitting questions.
Opill, first over-the-counter birth control pill
By Mary Kate McNamee | Sep. 25, 2024Opill is the first ever over-the-counter birth control pill and it’s coming to Ohio pharmacies.
Students raise concern over OU’s therapy services
By Tessa Searcy | Sep. 19, 2024OU offers a range of counseling services, but some students raise concerns over availability and access.
Ohio State Fire Marshal issues open burning ban due to drought
By Jack Solon | Sep. 18, 2024The Ohio State Fire Marshal released a no-burn order in some Ohio counties including Athens County due to the recent drought.
Ohio Pawpaw Festival returns for another year
By Maggie Allwein | Sep. 17, 2024'North America’s tropical fruit' brings together communities across eastern states.
SOPEC awarded grant for EV infrastructure
By Maggie Allwein | Sep. 12, 2024The Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council was awarded an over $4.1 million grant for the second portion of electric vehicle infrastructure implementation. The corridor project aims to connect Athens and Dayton with enhanced charging port accessibility.
Athens drought upgraded to extreme levels
By Maggie Allwein | Sep. 11, 2024Much of Athens County was deemed to have “exceptional drought” as the State Fire Marshal implemented open-burn bans.
Local businesses hesitate as city appeals plastic bag decision
By Taylor Orcutt | Sep. 10, 2024City Council voted to appeal Judge McCarthy’s decision regarding the plastic bag ordinance, but local businesses are unsure whether or not to return to plastic bags.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital to open Close-to-Home care facility in Athens
By Olivia Gilliand | Sep. 9, 2024The new facility comes as students and community members voice growing concerns over healthcare shortages in the region.
Franklin County judge rules in favor of Ohio abortion rights
By Olivia Gilliand | Sep. 6, 2024Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge David C. Young issued a decision blocking a 24-hour abortion ban passed earlier this year.
Athens Heritage Square Tour promotes local history, community engagement
By Olivia Gilliand | Sep. 5, 2024The City of Athens will host a tour of its historic buildings in the uptown Heritage Square as a voluntary part of the Ohio Open Doors program this weekend. The Ohio Open Doors program is held every two years and ranges from official Ohio History Connection sites to volunteers like Athens.
