Issue 2 passes, senior citizen facilities maintain funding
By Alyssa Cruz | Nov. 2, 2021The amendment will renew the tax for services that support senior citizens.
NEWS BLOGS
Nelsonville elects 6 At-Large City Council members
By Donovan Hunt | Nov. 2, 2021Opha Lawson received the lowest number of votes, earning 13.87%.
Athens prepares for the first election after students return
By Taylor Burnette | Nov. 2, 2021While some students choose to vote in Athens, many students also continue to vote in their hometowns, and many are reminded to vote by Pumpkin the cat.
Polling at Alexander High School stays mostly the same after previous year’s confusion
By Paige Fisher | Nov. 2, 2021Alexander High School makes little change to polling after human error that occurred last year, affecting last year’s Democratic State Rep. candidate, Katie O’Neill.
6 ways to take care of your skin during the fall
By Grace Brezine | Nov. 2, 2021Now that the leaves are changing color and the air is getting crisper, it’s time to transition your skincare routine for the fall.
Police Blotter: Vehicle shot with paintball gun, vehicle stripped with owner nowhere to be found
By Taylor Burnette | Nov. 2, 2021The deputy searched for the caller of the stripped vehicle but was unable to locate him nearby.
Here’s how students are feeling about voting, pandemic issues
By Payton Daugherty | Nov. 2, 2021Students seem united on the importance of voting, but expressed pandemic-related concerns.
Chairmen of Athens County Republicans, Democrats discuss candidates ahead of 15th Congressional District race
By Anna Millar | Nov. 2, 2021Allison Russo and Mike Carey are fighting to gain the historically Republican seat as representative of Ohio’s 15th district.
City Council members, candidates discuss the distinction between At-Large and Ward council seats
By Molly Wilson | Nov. 2, 2021Despite representatives and potential candidates expressing different rationale for running for Council, the distinction remains minimal.
As It Happened: The 2021 Election in Athens
By News Staff Update , Abby Miller , Matthew Geiger and The Opinion Staff | Nov. 2, 2021Live coverage of the 2021 elections. Read the results, analysis and more.
Faculty Senate: Body receives updates concerning the outlook for the next few fiscal years
By Payton Daugherty | Nov. 2, 2021Senate discussed different aspects of Ohio University’s budget, and OU President Hugh Sherman and Executive Vice President and Provost Elizabeth Sayrs gave updates on the new VSRP program.
Athens City Council member discusses diversity, barriers people of color face running for office
By Lydia Colvin | Nov. 2, 2021Micah McCarey, council’s only member of color, faced challenges joining the predominantly white Athens City Council.
Independent candidates offer competition, choice in elections, but are rarely elected
By Addie Hedges | Nov. 2, 2021The role independents play in local, state and national governments varies depending on the political climate of the location in which they are running.
City Council: Body hears concerns from citizens regarding parking and vending ordinances
By Kate Anderson | Nov. 2, 2021Council also discussed ordinances changing parking fines and fees and vending permit regulations.
Here's 9 places to take your dad this weekend
By Mimi Calhoun | Nov. 1, 2021Give your father a taste of the Athens and OU spirit.
Netflix will add new seasons of ‘Tiger King’ and ‘Big Mouth;’ ‘Glee’ and ‘School of Rock’ will depart
By Maggie Palma | Nov. 1, 2021Find out what content is coming to Netflix.
Bones or no bones day? Noodles the 13 year old pug has all your answers
By Audrey McQuillan | Nov. 1, 2021Noodles the pug steals 4 million Tiktoker’s hearts with his daily “bones or no bones day” readings.
7 movie marathons you should take on in November
By Zach James | Nov. 1, 2021From Marty McFly to Mr. Incredible, these are the 7 film series you should rewatch or check out for the first time this month.
Coronavirus: Five new COVID-19 deaths reported in Athens County
By Alex Imwalle | Nov. 1, 2021Currently, 45.65% of Athens County residents are fully vaccinated.
Exploring TikTok’s impact on music
By Alicia Szczesniak | Oct. 31, 2021The app’s rise to popularity has the industry in a chokehold.
