Athens High School finds no threat after Thursday lockdown
By Alex Imwalle | 11:20amThe potential weapon was later discovered to be a vaping device and held no threat of danger to the building.
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OU implements anti-hazing education efforts throughout Fall Semester
By Molly Wilson | Dec. 2As of Dec. 1, only 7,087 students have completed required anti-hazing training modules, Carly Leatherwood, a university spokesperson, said.
OU’s budget expected to end in surplus for 2021
By Anna Millar | Dec. 2OU will end FY21 with $709.2 million in revenue and will spend $666.3 million on various expenses.
Athens High School finds no threat after Thursday lockdown
By Alex Imwalle | 11:20amThe potential weapon was later discovered to be a vaping device and held no threat of danger to the building.
Athens County experiences influx of COVID-19 deaths
By Alex Imwalle | Dec. 2As of Nov. 30, the county has had 96 total deaths of people with COVID-19.
Boyd Hall residents faced confusion, frustration while in quarantine dorms
By Abby Miller | Oct. 28, 2020Students expressed their frustrations over meals, communication and the university’s lack of planning.
Here are the most common reasons why people are being transported by EMS in Athens County
By Ashton Nichols | June 11, 2019The city of Athens had the most ambulance transports in 2018.
Police Blotter: Cow reported near road; residence allegedly broken into
By Anna Millar | Nov. 17The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a cow near the roadway.
OUPD determines campus bomb threat not credible
By Abby Miller and Emma Skidmore | Nov. 6The threat was not believed to be credible, and evacuation was not needed.
OU implements anti-hazing education efforts throughout Fall Semester
By Molly Wilson | Dec. 2As of Dec. 1, only 7,087 students have completed required anti-hazing training modules, Carly Leatherwood, a university spokesperson, said.
City of Athens strives for equity in 2021
By Ryan Maxin | Nov. 30Although some of the projects focus heavily on race, Athens Mayor Steve Patterson said the city is focused on equity overall.
Athens High School finds no threat after Thursday lockdown
By Alex Imwalle | 11:20amThe potential weapon was later discovered to be a vaping device and held no threat of danger to the building.
Local school district, health department adapt to Pfizer approval for children ages five to 11
By Sophia Young | Nov. 22Jack Pepper, administrator at the Athens City-County Health Department, estimated around 30% to 35% of Athens children in the recently authorized age group are vaccinated.
New vinyl store opens in Athens
By Alyssa Cruz | Nov. 22ROAR was once a local pop-up shop but has now transitioned to being the only record store in Athens County.
Athens food truck owner seeks vending license amid possible penalty increases for unlicensed vendors
By Lydia Colvin | Oct. 25An ordinance was introduced at City Council’s previous meeting that, if passed, could result in jail time for vendors breaking Athens City Code.
