Police Blotter: Cow found in road, Kroger serves trespass complaint
By Anna Millar | Feb. 8, 2023Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to complaints of reckless driving and trespassing.
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City Council approves emergency ordinance
By Ella Jay | Feb. 6, 2023The ordinance removed the formal bidding procedure so that a collapsed storm line that has formed a sinkhole located at 30 Curran Drive could be replaced.
Police Blotter: Barking dog reported in Glouster; car abandoned for two months
By Anna Millar | Feb. 1, 2023The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a vehicle was abandoned for two months.
APD, OUPD face department vacancies, hiring officers
By Kendall Wright | Jan. 31, 2023APD is currently looking to fill three vacant spots in its department. OUPD told The Post it does not advertise the number of vacant positions within the department.
Explosive gender reveal party, trail camera stolen
By Kendall Wright | Jan. 25, 2023Juveniles advised to not be in the cemetery after dark.
Local schools still experiencing substitute shortages
By Paige Fisher | Jan. 24, 2023Although COVID-19 impacted the number of substitutes entering classrooms, a shortage was apparent before the virus.
Athens Recreation Advisory Board seeks stability, new members
By Madalyn Blair | Jan. 23, 2023The Athens Recreation Advisory Board advises city administration in matters relating to the recreational use of any land or buildings owned by the City of Athens.
Local animal shelters, rescues near capacity limits
By Anna Millar | Jan. 18, 2023Three animal shelters in and around Athens County are currently operating with a high number of pets.
Police Blotter: Mystery person calls for help, burglar turns out to be trapped bird
By Kendall Wright | Jan. 18, 2023A reference to possible counterfeit currency was made to the Sheriff’s Office.
City Council meets to discuss new fire station
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 17, 2023Athens City Council met on Monday to discuss an ordinance that would authorize the Service-Safety Director Andrew Stone to enter into a contract for the construction of the new fire headquarters.
ORCA promotes recreation, connects Southeast Ohio
By Tre Spencer | Jan. 17, 2023The Outdoor Recreation Council Of Appalachia, or ORCA, is an organization that manages the Baileys Trail System and is currently expanding throughout Southeast Ohio.
Keystone’s Mac Shack opens Athens location
By Hannah Campbell | Jan. 16, 2023At 14 S. Court St., the Athens location is open until 4 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
City Council meets in committees to discuss new fire station
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 10, 2023The current goal for construction is to have a bid opening on March 15 and an award by March 20 so construction can start in April.
City Council discusses Athens’ 2023 budget
By Payton Daugherty | Dec. 13, 2022According to the auditor’s reports, the city is looking at an estimated $82 million in revenue in 2023. Over $52 million will be appropriated.
Police Blotter: Cow found on side of the road; dog sets off home alarm
By Anna Millar | Nov. 30, 2022The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report of livestock in the road.
City Council: Committees discuss future of The Ridges
By Payton Daugherty | Nov. 29, 2022Council President Chris Knisley said Buckeye Hills Foundation and Community Partners were able to obtain a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to further plan to stabilize the buildings and plan potential new buildings.
Night Court: Getting to know Kent "Kento" Lankos
By Cole Patterson and Jensen Knecht | Nov. 22, 2022Hosted by Junior Cole Patterson and Senior Jensen Knecht, Night Court is a podcast that explores student life at Ohio University beyond the classroom, with interviews from local personalities and fan-favorites.
City Council passes resolution to protect reproductive rights
By Payton Daugherty | Nov. 21, 2022Council approved a resolution encouraging the mayor to deprioritize the criminalization of abortions in Athens, which he said he would sign immediately.
Food drive fundraisers assist local food pantries
By Madalyn Blair | Nov. 16, 2022Local food pantries see an influx of people taking advantage of their services.
Incumbents continue to hold county, state positions
By Anna Millar | Nov. 14, 2022Following the Midterm Elections on Nov. 8, various candidates voice their plans for office moving forward.
