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.
Athens is receiving a $2 million grant from the Welcome Home Ohio program, a state initiative focused on affordable housing.
The Leesville area and other parts of Eastern Ohio are home to shale rocks extremely rich in natural gas and are lucrative for the fracking business.
The recent substantial drought in Ohio has caused multiple wildfires to break out in Wayne National Forest.
Athens Middle School’s Andrew Jackson Davidson Club collaborates with Tantrum Theater and Invisible Ground to present a walking tour of the historic West State Street Cemetery Nov. 16.
Five groups showcased their sound in an environment of healthy competition.
April Sole started Paws of Hope Cat Sanctuary to provide a space for stray cats in Athens.
Tax Levy 11 passes in Canaan Township, providing an increase in funds for the Ames-Bern Fire Department and the Richland Area Fire Department.
Levy 17 passes in Athens County, supporting library services needing funding after cuts
Issue 23 was left off paper ballots, affecting 90 voters who already cast their ballots.
The Ohio State Report Card releases, placing Federal Hocking Local at the bottom of Athens’ school districts. The district’s new superintendent, Jason Spencer, wants to do something about it.
HAPCAP worked to receive $2 million of funding from the state to transform Athens Sunset Motel into an emergency relief shelter for those experiencing homelessness in Athens
Due to a lack of progress in making Athens more accessible, the Athens Disability Commission has decided the next step is to sue the city.
Strouds Run State Park is adding a new accessible playground, walkway and restroom to make the park more accessible for people with physical disabilities.
After a break-in at Tavolino, the restaurant remains dedicated to providing free meals to those in need.
Lowe’s Home Improvement is donating 150 smoke detectors to the Athens Fire Department to be given to community members at the ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 29.