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Athens-Hocking-Vinton Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services District levy passes
By Lydia Colvin | Nov. 2The levy passed with over 69% of votes in favor of it in Athens County.
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Athens City Council member discusses diversity, barriers people of color face running for office
By Lydia Colvin | Nov. 2Micah McCarey, council’s only member of color, faced challenges joining the predominantly white Athens City Council.
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Athens food truck owner seeks vending license amid possible penalty increases for unlicensed vendors
By Lydia Colvin | Oct. 25An ordinance was introduced at City Council’s previous meeting that, if passed, could result in jail time for vendors breaking Athens City Code.
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Athens attorney looks to increase security cameras on Court Street
By Lydia Colvin | Oct. 20Athens Mayor Steve Patterson and Athens County Prosecuting Attorney Keller Blackburn addressed privacy concerns regarding the cameras.
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Local school districts use ESSER funding to mitigate COVID-19 learning loss
By Lydia Colvin | Sep. 23Districts in Athens County are using federal ESSER funding in order to help their students who have fallen behind academically during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Health officials discuss importance of asymptomatic testing for vaccinated individuals amid rising cases
By Lydia Colvin | Sep. 14Estimates of breakthrough cases on campus are being gathered through asymptomatic testing on campus.
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OU students, professors favor having in-person classes
By Lydia Colvin | Sep. 6Students and professors feel as though in-person classes have many benefits over online classes and hope to see more in the future.
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Student Senate: New officers sworn in
By Lydia Colvin | Apr. 22New Student Senate officers were sworn into office tonight as outgoing officers talked about the past year.
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Student Senate: Senior awards presented, more information about vaccinations given
By Lydia Colvin | Apr. 14Student Senate approved all nominations for senior awards, which include senator emeritus, justice emeritus and senior honors.
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Student Senate: Campus vaccination program discussed; Cat’s Cupboard donation drive beginning
By Lydia Colvin | Apr. 7Students are encouraged to use OU’s vaccine registry if they have already been vaccinated.
