$100 million for rent and utilities relief available to Ohioans
Ohio approves funding for housing assistance for low-income Ohioans affected by the pandemic.
City Council: Funding transfer for Richland Avenue handrail, poet laureate term extended
$13,000 is needed to install hand railing for the Richland Avenue Pedestrian Passageway.
City Council: City’s blight and condemnation process discussed
The director of Code Enforcement said properties with blight undergo a long process in order to see ...
$100 million for rent and utilities relief available to Ohioans
Ohio approves funding for housing assistance for low-income Ohioans affected by the pandemic.
Here’s the Tea: Ohio Senate Bill 47 is another protection for big businesses
The bill opens up employees to exploitation and unpaid labor.
LGBTQ+ advocates in Ohio optimistic about current legislature’s ability to pass further protections
With a new legislative body in session, some think 2021 is the year for LGBTQ+ equality to improve.
Councilwoman Chris Fahl faces first primary challenger since 2009
Councilwoman Fahl’s primary challenger Alan Swank is distinctly focusing on hearing the voice of voters to direct his campaign.
City Council: Funding transfer for Richland Avenue handrail, poet laureate term extended
$13,000 is needed to install hand railing for the Richland Avenue Pedestrian Passageway.
Donkey Coffee manager announces intention to run for City Council
Councilmembers Arian Smedley and Peter Kotses both announced via Facebook they will not be running for re-election.
City Council: Athens Ohio City Source app announced, vaccine distribution discussed
The Athens Ohio City Source app can be used to report city issues, receive city news and search for city jobs.
Campbell’s Corner: America’s battle with extremism isn’t over
The Trump era has come and passed, but we are still dealing with the effects that his rhetoric and refusal to condemn white supremacists have left behind.
OU Ph.D. student Hakan Karaaytu sought political asylum after fleeing Turkey
In the middle of a failed military coup in 2016, Karaaytu looked for political asylum in the U.S.
City Council: City’s blight and condemnation process discussed
The director of Code Enforcement said properties with blight undergo a long process in order to see safety improvements.
Uncle Sam: Feeling drained by social media? Use app limits
I was consistently sacraficing real-life experiences to doomscroll. So, I set app limits.
Internet access to expand across Appalachia during the next 10 years
The FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund will help fund broadband expansion in Southeast Ohio.
City Council: Vaccine distribution plans discussed, water shutoffs to begin
The Family First Coronavirus Response Act will be extended to the end of the year for city employees.
OU political organizations respond to inauguration of President-Elect Joe Biden, Capitol riot
Some groups have put out statements or are educating their members.
City Council: Funding received for Athens businesses, repair project for The Ridges discussed
Holes in several roofs of buildings at The Ridges could cost up to $4.3 million to repair.
Riot at US Capitol rattles OU, Athens representatives
Ohio University President Duane Nellis has condemned those involved and called for change.
Noah's Ark: These Ohio politicians helped enable the storming of the Capitol
Without their actions or their silence, our country would not be on the brink of chaos.
City Council: New wastewater surveillance programs to be added; settlement with Athens City Fraternal Order of Police discussed
New wastewater surveillance programs will be added throughout Athens to better predict where in the city COVID-19 spikes may occur.
City Council: Renewal of police contract discussed, Complete Streets policy adopted
Athens City Council met Monday to discuss the renewal of a contract between the city of Athens and the Athens City Fraternal Order of Police.
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren aims to mobilize students for student loan debt cancelation
Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s call for up to $50,000 in student debt to be canceled per individual could effectively wipe out debt for three in every four people.
