Weekly Weather: A calm, cold weekend ahead; rain chances increase next week
By Sydney Walters | Nov. 3, 2021Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
NEWS BLOGS
Every Timothée Chalamet role, ranked
By Sean Eifert | Nov. 3, 2021Either you have a crush on him or you want to be him.
Coronavirus: Athens County reports one new COVID-19 death, bringing death count to 89
By Sophia Young | Nov. 3, 2021The county remains at the red risk level for exposure and spread.
Athens County EMS tax levy renewal passes
By Anna Millar | Nov. 2, 2021The funds from the levy are used to pay for the operating costs of ambulances, EMS buildings and staff salaries.
5 upcoming albums to look out for in November
By Tanner Harris | Nov. 2, 2021This next month promises to be an exciting one for new music.
Russo wins Athens County, loses district to Carey
By Anna Millar | Nov. 2, 2021Mike Pence, among other national Republican leaders, including former President Donald Trump, tweeted messages of congratulations to Carey on his win.
Athens-Hocking-Vinton Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services District levy passes
By Lydia Colvin | Nov. 2, 2021The levy passed with over 69% of votes in favor of it in Athens County.
Ed Sheeran’s ‘Equals’ shows maturity in his lyrics but not in his sound
By Logan Humphrey | Nov. 2, 2021Ed Sheeran’s fourth studio album contains several hits that consists of his new livelihood as a husband and a father.
8 of the best celebrity Halloween costumes of 2021
By Caroline Kammerer | Nov. 2, 2021Celebrities went all out with their Halloween costumes this year.
Ben Ziff, Micah McCarey, Sarah Grace retain Athens City Council At-Large seats
By Sophia Young | Nov. 2, 2021Independent candidates Damon Krane and Iris Virjee failed to win a spot on Council.
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.
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.
