City Council: Emergency Relief Grant Program passed for Athens residents
By Kyra Leckrone | Aug. 10, 2020Athens residents could be granted up to $1,000 to help pay for rent and mortgages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NEWS BLOGS
Album Review: Glass Animals paints euphoric picture of life with ‘Dreamland’
By Abby Miller | Aug. 9, 2020The album includes multiple layers of emotional intimacy that feel raw and relatable.
City Council: Emergency funds for rent, mortgage payments to become available during pandemic
By Abby Miller | Aug. 3, 2020The funds would be granted to Hocking Athens Perry Community Action for distribution as seen fit.
Ohio University to begin online for the Fall Semester
By Taylor Burnette | July 31, 2020Most students will begin classes remotely on Aug. 24 through at least Sept. 27.
Film Review: ‘Banana Split’ is brilliantly realistic with fiery performances
By Riley Runnells | July 28, 2020Hannah Marks and Liana Liberato steal the show.
Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner welcome baby girl; Athens approaches a level 4 for coronavirus
By Riley Runnells | July 28, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
Film Review: ‘The Kissing Booth 2’ lacks plot direction, rambles with long runtime
By Riley Runnells | July 28, 2020Joey King’s relatable portrayal is the only aspect of the film that is enjoyable.
7 places in Athens to get your chili dog fix
By Erin Gardner | July 26, 2020Look no further for where to cure your chili dog craving in Athens.
Album Review: Taylor Swift emphasizes raw, emotional lyricism on surprise album ‘Folklore’
By Molly Schramm | July 26, 2020Swift strips down her usual upbeat pop for her eighth studio album.
Album Review: The best 5 tracks from Logic’s grand finale, ‘No Pressure’
By Bre Offenberger | July 24, 2020He saved some of his best for last.
Album Review: The best 5 tracks from Neck Deep’s glorious ‘All Distortions Are Intentional’
By Bre Offenberger | July 24, 2020The Welsh five-piece made banger after banger.
University approves interim face covering policy
By Abby Miller | July 24, 2020The 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
By Ian McKenzie | July 20, 2020This 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.
Album Review: KYLE releases an average project with ‘See You When I Am Famous!!!!!!!!!!!!’
By Joey Perkins | July 19, 2020KYLE disappoints on this album just as much as he impresses.
Twitter Reactions: Logic announces his new album, retirement
By Bre Offenberger | July 16, 2020The Maryland native is stepping away from music to focus on being a father.
Coronavirus: Athens County approaching level 4 as cases rise
By Ian McKenzie | July 16, 2020There have been nearly 150 new cases in Athens County in the last two weeks.
A nonprofit planted its 100 millionth tree; here’s what bars and restaurants have closed due to COVID-19
By Abby Miller | July 14, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
City Council: Mask order ordinance passed, effective immediately
By Nolan Simmons | July 13, 2020The 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
By Ian McKenzie | July 11, 2020Several restaurants, including Bagel Street Deli, have decided to temporarily close.
Council introduces ordinance for possible city-wide mask mandate
By Taylor Burnette | July 11, 2020Council agreed on the importance of an ordinance mandating face masks in Athens.
