Lydia Colvin

Biden eases student debt, financial stress remains

The Biden administration plans to cancel up to $20,000 in student debt for eligible borrowers.

City Council: Body passes 'Pay to Stay' Ordinance

“Pay to Stay” Ordinance passed by Athens City Council Monday after discussion about a possibility of conflict with a recent state code.

Eligibility of Ohio House Candidate to be decided by Ohio Secretary of State

After a tie vote by the Board of Elections, Tanya Conrath’s candidacy request for the Ohio House will now be decided by the Ohio Secretary of State.

Three code officers tasked with inspecting thousands of Athens rental properties

High school junior vying for Ohio House of Representatives seat

Sam Cao, a high school junior, is running in a Democratic primary for an open Ohio House of Representatives seat against Joy Bennett.

Athens City Council considering creation of assistant law director position

The ordinance is up for third reading at the next Athens City Council meeting.

International Street Fair scheduled for Saturday after 2-year hiatus due to COVID-19

The fair will include a flag parade, food from around the world, speeches from students and city leaders and performances.

City Council: Committees discuss parking enforcement, tennis and pickleball courts

The Finance and Personnel Committee discussed adding a fifth parking enforcement officer.

Center for Campus and Community Engagement hosts civic engagement forum

The forum included three different panels with students, faculty and elected officials as panelists.

Ohio Supreme Court strikes down revised redistricting maps

The court decision stated the maps were unconstitutional as they only changed slightly from the original maps and still showed partisan bias.