Ohio University to begin online for the Fall Semester
Most students will begin classes remotely on Aug. 24 through at least Sept. 27.
OU will not rescind admission for incoming freshmen seen in photo, video online using racial slurs
This comes after the OU chapter of the NAACP wrote a letter to the administration, asking for two incoming ...
City Council: Mask order ordinance passed, effective immediately
The mask order is applicable to everyone within Athens, and those found in violation of the order can ...
City Council: Emergency funds for rent, mortgage payments to become available during pandemic
The funds would be granted to Hocking Athens Perry Community Action for distribution as seen fit.
Ohio University to begin online for the Fall Semester
Most students will begin classes remotely on Aug. 24 through at least Sept. 27.
University approves interim face covering policy
The policy is effective immediately and applies to all OU campuses.
OU will not rescind admission for incoming freshmen seen in photo, video online using racial slurs
This comes after the OU chapter of the NAACP wrote a letter to the administration, asking for two incoming students to not be admitted to the university.
Coronavirus: Athens County approaching level 4 as cases rise
There have been nearly 150 new cases in Athens County in the last two weeks.
City Council: Mask order ordinance passed, effective immediately
The mask order is applicable to everyone within Athens, and those found in violation of the order can be charged with a misdemeanor and fined up to $100.
Athens restaurants and bars close, require masks as COVID-19 cases rises
Several restaurants, including Bagel Street Deli, have decided to temporarily close.
Council introduces ordinance for possible city-wide mask mandate
Council agreed on the importance of an ordinance mandating face masks in Athens.
Faculty Senate: Resolution allowing professors to require masks in classrooms passes
Several plans on how to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 were discussed and passed.
Protests over policing collide across Court Street
Some protesters acknowledged the other side while others exhibited frustration.
Student Senate executives denounce Judiciary Panel’s decision on presidential candidate
and
Carlo DeNiro is still eligible to run for Senate president amid sexual assault allegations.
OU alumna initiates class action lawsuit over Spring Semester tuition, fees
The suit asserts charging students for mandatory fees when services became unavailable is a breach of contract.
OU eliminates additional 81 employee positions
The positions are part of a string of cuts that began in May.
OU to lower student density in dorms, reduce housing and dining rates due to coronavirus
Additional single rooms have been offered.
Former Sigma Pi president pleads guilty to charges related to death of Collin Wiant
Former Sigma Pi president, Elijah Wahib, pleaded guilty to multiple charges connected to Collin Wiant’s death.
City Council: Racism declared a public health crisis
Athens is joining the list of cities that have declared racism a public health crisis.
Construction to continue on new OhioHealth medical office following COVID-19 delay
The building will house OhioHealth Physician Group Heritage College primary care practices.
City Council: Pilot program for additional outdoor seating space, composting to begin
Parklets will allow for businesses to use parking spaces as additional outdoor seating space during the COVID-19 pandemic.
City Council: Parklets to possibly be added to help local businesses during COVID-19 pandemic
Parklets can provide additional seating space for businesses in the Uptown area to help enforce the social distancing rule.
