Community responds to The Ridges care after roof collapse
By Maggie Amacher | July 8, 2024A roof collapsed at The Ridges in 2019. The Athens community expressed concerns on an Instagram post from April about the collapse.
NEWS BLOGS
Plane crash near OU Airport, naked man in the river
By Mary Kate McNamee | July 7, 2024Athens County Sheriff's Office responded to a plane crash near the Gordon K. Busch Ohio University Airport and a naked man in a river the week leading up to the Fourth of July.
First presidential debate down with another on the way
By Suzanne Piper | July 3, 2024Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden faced off in the first debate of the year. Here are the highlights of the conversation.
Cows loose, camping disputes
By Olivia Gilliand | June 28, 2024The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to various reports of roadway disruptions.
New fire department headquarters opening this winter
By Mary Kate McNamee | June 27, 2024The new fire station has been in progress for a year and is set to open this winter. The station is equipped with new features including energy-efficient solar panels, zones of priority and an easy transportation layout.
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” reignites comedy-action film flame
By Nyla Gilbert | June 25, 2024The fourth entry in the “Bad Boys” franchise is definitely worth seeing.
Alden Library closes parts of third floor due to small fire
By Maggie Amacher | June 19, 2024A small fire from a fan has Alden Library’s third floor closed for cleanup. While part of the floor will be closed, sections of it will remain open including the CoLab and the Friends of the Libraries Room.
Athens City restores City Building bell
By Olivia Gilliand | June 18, 2024Athens restores City Building bell after years of an empty cupola. This is one of many historic preservation projects.
Artist Spotlight: Ghost Fan Club returns with exploration of melancholia, grief
By Sophia Rooksberry | June 18, 2024The upcoming self-titled EP balances a tough edge and softcore instrumentals
Hunter Biden found guilty of three felonies
By Suzanne Piper | June 14, 2024Hunter Biden was charged with three felonies involving a gun and drugs. A trial date hasn’t been set.
Majority foreign-owned oil, natural gas producer to frack Ohio state parks
By Olivia Gilliand | June 12, 2024Encino Acquisition Partners, LLC has invested $300 million into extracting oil and natural gas from Ohio state parks and other public lands for its parent companies Encino Energy and the Canada Pension Plan.
Woodsedge project could bring over 40 housing units to Athens
By Olivia Gilliand | June 11, 2024After high prices turned contractors away in 2020, the Woodsedge Project is finally coming together. The project would provide over 40 housing units for people in Athens.
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ is a refreshing franchise entry
By Jude Hannahs | June 7, 2024This week, writer Jude Hannahs reviews director Wes Ball’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.”
Council discusses pedestrian safety, zoning lots
By Olivia Gilliand | June 4, 2024City Council discusses pedestrian safety and zoning lots at Monday’s meeting. Comments from council members and concerned citizens have Council hoping to do something about the issue.
Athens Bread Company reopens with changes
By Olivia Gilliand | June 3, 2024Athens Bread Company reopened after an extended hiatus to learn from other bread makers. Now it’s back open but with some changes to the hours and menu.
Pause on diversity scholarships continue as students prepare for fall semester
By Olivia Gilliand | June 2, 2024University officials have yet to release an update as students receive financial aid packages with significantly fewer options and opportunities than in previous years, creating additional confusion, and obstacles, for students and their families.
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” serves as the perfect prequel
By Jude Hannahs | May 29, 2024Jude Hannahs reviews director George Miller’s highly anticipated “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.”
Faculty, advisers discuss general education requirements for incoming students
By Jackson McCoy | May 26, 2024Incoming students might feel overwhelmed by all the class options for the fall semester. Faculty and academic advisers have some advice to get through class selection and the first semester.
Kendrick Lamar, Drake feud brings rap resurgence
By Nyla Gilbert | May 25, 2024Is this Kendrick Lamar and Drake feud the start of a new reckoning for rap?
Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1 review
By Ashley Pomplas | May 24, 2024A review of Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1.
