New student-run publication brings fresh news to AHS
By Drew Hoffmaster | Mar. 18The Atomic Cougar Press Association is now roaming the halls of Athens High School.
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Athens wins EPA award encouraging environmental excellence
By Zoe Weyand | Feb. 25Athens was recently awarded the 2024 Gold Level Encouraging Environmental Excellence in Communities Award for the city’s efforts in operating sustainably.
Avalanche Pizza donates meals to food insecure in Athens County
By Lilia Santeramo | Feb. 21The Pizza restaurant has been donating meals for 10 years as part of a mission to help Athens County residents in need.
Brown groundwater at Lostro Building raises concerns, city responds
By Finn Smith | Feb. 18Lostro building construction brought concern with residents regarding groundwater supply.
Hocking County Jail transforms into women's-only facility
By Finn Smith | Feb. 17The Hocking Correctional Facility is currently being repurposed to serve as a women’s-only jail and drug treatment center.
Athens City Commission on Disabilities announces meeting times
By Carolyn Lewis | Feb. 6The Athens City Commission on Disabilities announces meeting times for various public meetings.
Ohio schools prepare for ‘Don’t Say Gay Bill’
By Mary Kate McNamee | Feb. 4Gov. Mike DeWine passed House Bill 8, commonly referred to as the ‘Don’t Say Gay Bill,’ affecting public school districts in Ohio.
Nelsonville charts course for charterless government
By Jack Solon | Feb. 4Nelsonville citizens voted to abolish its city charter of almost 30 years, a first in Ohio history.
Fracking explosion in Guernsey County causes fire, raises safety concerns
By Finn Smith | Jan. 27An explosion at a fracking pad in Guernsey County caused a fire which burned for 18 hours.
Heavy snow, cold weather hit Athens
By Drew Hoffmaster | Jan. 21Athens County received a total snowfall of 8-12 inches depending on the area between Jan. 5-7. The snow was caused by a low-pressure system, especially a mid-latitude cyclone over the Rocky Mountains.
Athens faces high living costs, low wages
By Drew Hoffmaster | Jan. 15A report from online-bill-payment company Doxo released in November found Athens ranked 73 out of 247 cities in Ohio.
City Council discusses affordable housing, new tennis courts
By Ashley Pomplas | Jan. 14Athens City Council discussed various items in committees including affordable housing, new tennis courts and traffic signals.
ADA concerns continue with repairs of bricks at Court, East Union Streets
By Madalyn Blair | Jan. 14Although the Athens City Commission on Disabilities has shown concern for bricks on heavily trafficked areas, the city maintains the bricks by releveling them in a turn of events.
Southeast Ohio parents struggle finding trained mental health professionals, services for children
By Madalyn Blair | Jan. 3Parents in Southeastern Ohio struggle to find trained mental health professionals and services for their children, with some traveling over 100 miles for care.
Athens receives $2 million to improve housing
By Finn Smith | Dec. 6Athens is receiving a $2 million grant from the Welcome Home Ohio program, a state initiative focused on affordable housing.
