Farmers Market to retain location, new hours
The Athens Farmers Market has decided to stay put at its location despite earlier speculation that the market would try to move now that Texas Roadhouse takes up much of the space that was once used for the market.
The market will continue, at least for the next year, to operate from the 1000 E. State St. parking lot with new hours, said Maureen Burns-Hooker, who does media and promotions for the Market.
In the meantime, the market will be looking for a permanent location, which would require about five acres worth of space, Burns-Hooker said.
Though the market is paying more for its lease this year — Burns-Hooker described it as a “commercial rate” — she added that she was thankful to the Texas Roadhouse, the Athena Grand Theater and the property owners for helping to facilitate the market. Starting Saturday April 5, the market will begin their new hours: 9 a.m. to noon.
Law enforcement arrest 28 at Palmer Place Fest
Even though Cornwell
Properties introduced strict rules at its Palmer Place housing complex, law enforcement arrested about 50 percent more people during the fest there this year compared to last year.
Athens Police arrested two people during the annual Palmer Place Fest. Ohio University Police arrested only one person.
The Ohio Investigative Unit, the agency in the state Department of Public Safety responsible for the undercover liquor agents who frequent Athens, made 25 arrests on a total of 40 charges.
That adds up to 28 arrests this year, up about 47 percent compared to the 19 arrests last year, according to a previous Post article.
The charges included underage drinking, false identification, possession of hashish and marijuana, consumption in a motor vehicle, disorderly conduct, open container and obstructing official business. One individual was transported to the Southeast Ohio Regional Jail due to being overly intoxicated.
Open forums to discuss education in Appalachia will be held later this month
The Southeast Ohio Teacher Development Collaborative and Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools will host three forums, beginning April 10 at 6 p.m. in the Athens Community Center Meeting Room B, 701 East State St.
—Reports compiled by Lucas Daprile and Allan Smith
