City Council met to discuss the solar array project
By Payton Daugherty | Oct. 10, 2022The solar project will offset 1,834 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually and 55,020 metric tons of carbon dioxide over its 30-year design life.
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Local group organizes rally for reproductive rights
By Payton Daugherty | Oct. 9, 2022The rally began at 2 p.m. in front of the Athens Courthouse and was held to promote abortion access.
OU students begin housing search earlier than previous years
By Madalyn Blair | Oct. 9, 2022Following the admittance of OU’s largest-ever freshman class, rental companies are predicting there will be an influx of students looking to sign housing leases earlier than students this year.
OUPD reports destruction of property, animal found in road
By Molly Wilson | Oct. 5, 2022According to the OUPD report, a large landscaping boulder was displaced.
City Council: Pay-to-Stay ordinance is passed
By Payton Daugherty | Oct. 3, 2022The body voted again on the Pay-to-Stay ordinance, which would give tenants a tool to fight an eviction.
Police Blotter: Multiple cars stolen, theft reported on College Green
By Kendall Wright | Sep. 28, 2022One vehicle was recovered on scene and returned to the owner. As of Sept. 22, deputies were still in search of the second vehicle.
City Council holds special session to discuss appropriations
By Payton Daugherty | Sep. 26, 2022Committees heard from the City and Safety Services Committee, who discussed additional expenses to the solid waste contract.
OU AFSCME employees rally to restore laid-off employees
By Donovan Hunt | Sep. 24, 2022Union leaders and members demonstrated their desire for OU to restore nearly 100 positions lost from the cuts.
Outdoor furniture stolen, dorm fire alarm goes off
By Kendall Wright | Sep. 21, 2022Outdoor furniture was stolen from Athens Township
Tanya Conrath holds rally, sues Secretary of State Frank LaRose
By Anna Millar | Sep. 20, 2022On Monday, Tanya Conrath held a rally to speak with supporters about her lawsuit against Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose.
Pawpaw Festival traffic causes accident, three injuries
By Addie Hedges | Sep. 20, 2022The chain of accidents started with a tow truck rear-ending a Chevrolet Sonic, Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Zach Tackett, said.
City Council votes to reconsider pay-to-stay ordinance
By Payton Daugherty | Sep. 19, 2022Council also discussed the creation of the Athens Community Improvement Corporation, an economic development tool, which would be used to improve the city.
Pawpaw Festival illuminates education, art, Ohio’s native fruit
By Malaya Tindongan | Sep. 18, 2022The 24th annual Pawpaw Festival celebrated education and art while paying homage to the official fruit of Ohio.
Mass booster clinic delivers over 300 vaccines in Athens
By Paige Fisher | Sep. 18, 2022The health department will likely not host vaccination clinics to the extent they have been over the past few years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police Blotter: Car backed into Lake Drive business, fraudulent check usage
By Kendall Wright | Sep. 14, 2022Play ball!
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce names new president
By Molly Wilson | Sep. 13, 2022Kristin Miller was selected by the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors to serve as chamber’s next president.
City Council: Committees discuss possible fee additions
By Payton Daugherty | Sep. 12, 2022The committees also discussed a new sign for The Dairy Barn Art Center.
Bobcats for Ukraine to host book drive
By Katie Millard | Sep. 8, 2022Book drive, local chalk art event will provide donations to refugee Ukrainian children.
City Council: Body passes 'Pay to Stay' Ordinance
By Lydia Colvin | Sep. 7, 2022“Pay to Stay” Ordinance passed by Athens City Council Monday after discussion about a possibility of conflict with a recent state code.
Police Blotter: Car left blocking well; cows found in road
By Anna Millar | Sep. 7, 2022The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report of loose cows.
