City Council: Water bill increases, cemetery revenue discussed
Sewage rates would increase by 4%, and water rates would increase by 3%.
Spring Semester quarantine changes include new Remain-in-Room system
Among other changes to on-campus quarantine this spring, Ohio University is implementing a Remain-in-Room ...
Continuing COVID-19 protocols on regional campuses for the spring leave students feeling confident about their safety
While Ohio University opens its main campus for all students, regional campuses will be continuing their Fall Semester protocols.
Local businesses feel confident about surviving a possible second statewide shutdown
Local businesses are looking positively toward Spring Semester and the influx of students it will bring to campus.
City Council: Water bill increases, cemetery revenue discussed
Sewage rates would increase by 4%, and water rates would increase by 3%.
OU to grant on-campus housing exemptions to select students for Spring Semester
Students whose dorm rooms will be used for quarantine or isolation will be eligible.
Collin’s Law, an anti-hazing bill named after Collin Wiant, passes in Ohio House
The Ohio Senate will vote on the law after Thanksgiving.
Late-night stops in Athens struggle for business
Local Athens eateries discuss how they have dealt with the pandemic.
Spring Semester quarantine changes include new Remain-in-Room system
Among other changes to on-campus quarantine this spring, Ohio University is implementing a Remain-in-Room plan.
Historical marker dedicated to 1881 lynching victim
The dedication was made virtually, but the historical marker is near Richland Avenue Bridge.
Q&A: Local health commissioner James Gaskell discusses Spring Semester, working with OU on COVID-19
The city-county health department trusts Ohio University and its COVID-19 plans.
Campus student orgs reimagining Spring events to meet influx of residential students
Several club sports have had to get creative about how they will meet in the Spring, including OU’s club tennis and cornhole teams.
Student Senate: Advisors and executives provide updates on COVID-19, mental health efforts
Student Senate touched on mental health on campus about how many students will return for Spring Semester.
OU Culinary Services making safety changes in preparation of spring influx of students
Culinary Services will offer outdoor dining at Nelson and Boyd Halls in the spring.
OU professors concerned about students moving back to campus during Spring Semester
The movement of students and increase in in-person classes has raised some concerns for Ohio University faculty about the Spring Semester.
Police Blotter: Chickens trespass to owner’s property; possible fire at Menards
In this weeks' Athens police blotter, read about a smoking generator at Menards and chickens finding a new owner.
Graduate Student Senate: Graduate students can change their grading system for this semester
GSS will be co-hosting a graduate student and faculty conference with the University of Kentucky.
OU sends cease and desist orders to Sigma Kappa sorority, Phi Gamma Delta fraternity
The orders were sent after the university received reports claiming members “potentially compromised the health and safety of their respective members.”
City Council: Affordable housing discussed for low-income families, Fringe Benefits for non-union workers
Joseph McCabe proposes a housing development on Luhrig Road for low-income families.
