City Council: Racism declared a public health crisis
Athens is joining the list of cities that have declared racism a public health crisis.
So Listen: It's OK to take a break from politics
We must remind ourselves that it’s OK to take a break from talking about or thinking about politics. ...
City Council: Stimson Avenue to get face lift, construction to begin in 2021
The Stimson Avenue construction project will add new street lights, repave the road and add more sidewalk ...
City Council: Racism declared a public health crisis
Athens is joining the list of cities that have declared racism a public health crisis.
City Council: Pilot program for additional outdoor seating space, composting to begin
Parklets will allow for businesses to use parking spaces as additional outdoor seating space during the COVID-19 pandemic.
City Council: Parklets to possibly be added to help local businesses during COVID-19 pandemic
Parklets can provide additional seating space for businesses in the Uptown area to help enforce the social distancing rule.
City Council: Mayor authorized to apply for Small Cities Grant
A grant of $2 million will be used to construct a roundabout at the intersection of West Union Street and State Route 682.
City Council: Composting to be added to solid waste contract, opt-out option available
Athens residents have the choice to opt-out of a new composting program or be charged a monthly fee of $6.33.
City Council: Possible opt-out program to be added to new solid waste contract
An opt-out program could allow for people who do not wish to participate in curbside composting to remove the fee from their bill.
Faculty Senate votes “no confidence” in administration
No decisions have been made about probationary tenure track professors.
City Council: Interim service safety director approved to enter into a loan for Stimson Avenue project
Stimson Avenue carries over 7,000 cars per day and has seen 19 vehicle crashes in the past five years.
City Council: Councilmembers discuss curbside composting, Stimson Avenue funding
If approved, the cost of composting would be charged to all Athens residents.
Former Student Senate executive candidate barred from candidacy, holding position for upcoming year
The decision is final and not subject to further appeal.
Student Senate ticket removed from upcoming election ballot
The ACTION OU ticket was found to be offering appointments in exchange for ticket support.
Ohio Supreme Court allows Athens County woman to run for office
She was protested before because she was thought to have not lived in Athens County for a year before the election.
Board of Elections grapples with Ohio primary changes
As the Athens County Board of Elections office floods with over 700 absentee ballots, many voters are still in the dark about how Ohio’s primary will be conducted.
So Listen: It's OK to take a break from politics
We must remind ourselves that it’s OK to take a break from talking about or thinking about politics.
City Council: Stimson Avenue to get face lift, construction to begin in 2021
The Stimson Avenue construction project will add new street lights, repave the road and add more sidewalk space.
Ohio governor orders for bars and restaurants to cease inside service
Businesses may continue to stay open for carry-out and delivery orders.
Bobcats, Get on the Map promotes U.S. Census in PRSSA competition
Though the group’s campaign will end on March 20, its five students still believe in the importance of taking the U.S. Census.
Swing State of Mind: All-Ohio opioid settlement in the works; The state of the presidential primary
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George and Mikayla talk opioids, primaries and CPAC in the latest episode of Swing State of Mind.
Student Senate aims to spread its voice by representing all on campus
A large majority of students don’t know what Student Senate does.
Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland holds organizing event for Joe Biden
Ted Strickland said there is a moral imperative to defeat President Donald Trump, and Joe Biden can deliver.
