Coronavirus: Athens County starts week by passing 700 cases
(09/28/20 2:12am)
Athens County reported having 707 COVID-19 cases — 147 of which are active — on Sunday.
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Fall commencement to be held online
(09/23/20 11:22pm)
Ohio University announced Wednesday that because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fall Commencement ceremony will be held virtually.
Coronavirus: Athens County closes in on 600 cases
(09/21/20 1:39am)
Clarification appended.
OU journalism faculty member sues university for discrimination following sexual harrassment investigations
(09/16/20 1:29am)
Clarification appended.
City to restart enforcement of 24-hour parking rule
(09/15/20 3:44pm)
The Athens Police Department announced Tuesday that the 24-hour parking ordinance will resume enforcement efforts Sept. 21 at 8 a.m.
Jackson man indicted on voyeurism, menacing and burglary charges
(09/14/20 11:56pm)
A Jackson man was indicted Monday by an Athens County Grand Jury on seven felonies and five misdemeanors, which are all related to voyeurism, menacing and burglary.
Coronavirus: Rise in cases continues as 53 OU students test positive
(09/14/20 1:28am)
There were a total of 491 confirmed COVID-19 cases last week in Athens County. The county reported that 81 of these cases are still active, as of Saturday, Sept. 11.
Man arrested after grand jury indicts him of six counts of rape
(09/11/20 8:04pm)
Prosecutors and investigators with the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office arrested a man Friday after a grand jury that charged him with six counts of rape.
Brenen’s closes after 2 employees test positive for COVID-19
(09/10/20 4:51pm)
Brenen’s Coffee Cafe on Court Street announced Thursday on Twitter it will temporarily be closing after two employees tested positive for COVID-19.
Here's a look at how Athens County compares to the state in COVID-19 numbers
(09/10/20 2:17am)
On Sept. 1, there were 396 COVID-19 cases in Athens County. On Sept. 9, there were 447 confirmed cases, according to the Athens City-County Health Department.
OU child care center caregiver tests positive, all activities suspended
(09/08/20 9:32pm)
Ohio University learned Monday that a caregiver in a preschool class tested positive for COVID-19 at the Child Development Center, causing all activities to be suspended until Sept. 18.
At least 7,200 students to be invited to return to campus during Phase 2
(09/08/20 4:19pm)
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include information from an email faculty members received about Phase 2.
Coronavirus: 24 cases reported in Athens County during last week
(09/06/20 9:38pm)
Correction appended.
Athens jury indicts man on 6 counts of rape
(08/31/20 6:02pm)
An Athens County Grand Jury indicted a man on Monday of six separate counts of rape as well as four other crimes.
13 COVID-19 cases reported in Athens last week
(08/31/20 3:03am)
There were 13 new coronavirus cases reported in Athens County last week as Ohio University started its Fall Semester.
Man arrested after allegedly raping minor at OU Inn
(08/28/20 8:08pm)
A man was arrested by the Columbus Police Department on Friday for the alleged rape of a 13- year-old girl at the Ohio University Inn.
COVID-19 cases in Athens County generally involve more people under 30 than in cases in the rest of the state
(08/27/20 9:06am)
About 75% of cases in the county are people who are under 30.
Final students appear before court to charges related to Collin Wiant’s death
(08/26/20 5:37pm)
The Athens County Prosector’s office announced Wednesday that all current and former students connected to Collin Wiant’s death have appeared before the Athens County Common Pleas Court.
7 new COVID-19 cases reported in Athens County last week
(08/24/20 12:37am)
Athens County has only reported seven new cases of COVID-19 since Aug. 16, continuing with the trend of declining new cases since a peak in early July. As of Aug. 22, Athens County has reported 372 COVID-19 cases, 21 hospitalizations and two deaths.
Dean of students warns student leaders, Greek life about COVID-19 complaints
(08/21/20 11:08pm)
Ohio University Dean of Students Jenny Hall-Jones sent a letter to students in Greek life and other student organizations about complaints the university has received about students not following COVID-19 guidelines.
