Ohio Supreme Court strikes down revised redistricting maps
By Lydia Colvin | Feb. 8, 2022The court decision stated the maps were unconstitutional as they only changed slightly from the original maps and still showed partisan bias.
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Food Not Bombs spreads food awareness, peace
By Tre Spencer | Feb. 7, 2022The Food Not Bombs OU chapter promotes food insecurity awareness and peaceful ways to serve the local Athens community.
State, national voting rights groups file objections to revised state legislative maps
By Lydia Colvin | Feb. 6, 2022The objections were filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio and Covington & Burling LLP, a law firm, among others.
U.S. Senate candidates Josh Mandel and Morgan Harper discuss race, environment in debate
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 27, 2022The candidates may face off in the Nov. 8 general election if they make it past the primaries on May 3.
Student Senate: President Becky "Eliza" Ivan gives State of the Senate address
By Lydia Colvin | Jan. 27, 2022Ivan discussed all of the different initiatives Senate members have made progress on in 2021.
City Council: Body discusses 2021 projects from Athens City Commission on Disabilities
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 24, 2022Council’s committees presented information regarding financial status and projects from 2021.
City Council: Contract reopener for city police union discussed
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 18, 2022The police union contract reopener would include a 2.5% increase in pay for 2022.
Sports betting legalization in Ohio opens opportunities for bars, bettors in Athens
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 13, 2022Legal betting stands to bring in billions for the state and increase the consumer market.
Student Senate: Gillian Ice delivers COVID-19 update
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 12, 2022Ice reminded attendees of current COVID protocols, including weekly testing for select groups of people on OU’s campus.
City Council: Committees meet to discuss new fire department construction plan
By Sophia Young | Jan. 11, 2022Council sought a $70,000 authorization and a $40,000 appropriation for stage one design costs of the new fire department.
OU implements anti-hazing education efforts throughout Fall Semester
By Molly Wilson | Dec. 2, 2021As of Dec. 1, only 7,087 students have completed required anti-hazing training modules, Carly Leatherwood, a university spokesperson, said.
City of Athens strives for equity in 2021
By Ryan Maxin | Nov. 30, 2021Although some of the projects focus heavily on race, Athens Mayor Steve Patterson said the city is focused on equity overall.
Athens uses federal funding to make up COVID-19 revenue losses, creates plans for remainder of funds
By Anna Millar | Nov. 18, 2021The city’s biggest focus is making up revenues that were lost during the pandemic, Councilman Sam Crowl, D-3rd Ward, said.
Student Senate: Body receives presentation from Students Defending Students
By Paige Fisher | Nov. 18, 2021Following the presentation, the body discussed the importance of the campus climate survey. The deadline for students to be able to take the survey has been extended to Dec.1.
Athens Independents look to organizing after disparaging remarks, election losses
By Abby Miller | Nov. 17, 2021Recent controversies surrounding Mayor Steve Patterson are leaving Independent candidates wondering how to move forward in a majority Democrat city.
City Council: Body authorizes allocation of funds for potential West Union Street project
By Payton Daugherty | Nov. 15, 2021The body also passed a few ordinances involved with budget allocation and work environment improvements.
City Council: Body faces resistance on approved increases for unlicensed vending, peddling, soliciting
By Ryan Maxin | Nov. 9, 2021Two Athens residents gave their input on the ordinance, including Hot Shots food truck owner James Wanke, who has been outspoken about the negative effects of the ordinance.
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.
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.
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.
