Average number of police reports taken during 2022 fests
By Kendall Wright | Apr. 22, 2022There were 88 people charged at Mill fest.
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Weekly Weather: Glimpse of summer this weekend, spring-like weather for finals week
By Sydney Walters | Apr. 21, 2022Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
Police Blotter: Power line damaged by fallen tree, tags stolen off of trailer
By Kendall Wright | Apr. 20, 2022A power line broke and caused a loud noise and bright flash.
City Council: Public hearing held to discuss Community Development Block Grant programs
By Payton Daugherty | Apr. 18, 2022It heard ordinances concerning the grant programs and the annual street paving and repairs project for 2022.
Explaining poverty rates, misconceptions in Appalachian Ohio
By Maya Morita | Apr. 14, 2022Athens County may be seen as having the highest poverty rate in Ohio, but surrounding counties experience similar or higher rates of poverty.
High school junior vying for Ohio House of Representatives seat
By Lydia Colvin | Apr. 14, 2022Sam Cao, a high school junior, is running in a Democratic primary for an open Ohio House of Representatives seat against Joy Bennett.
Police Blotter: Man sitting in street, semi hit-and-run
By Kendall Wright | Apr. 13, 2022Deputies did not find the described man sitting in the road.
Weekly Weather: Rainy and cool weekend ahead, consistent spring-like conditions next week
Apr. 13, 2022Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
City Council: Additional $17,500 requested for fire department headquarters
By Ryan Maxin | Apr. 12, 2022The money would be used to make repairs to the current headquarters to last the fire department until it can move into its new headquarters.
Athens City Council considering creation of assistant law director position
By Lydia Colvin | Apr. 10, 2022The ordinance is up for third reading at the next Athens City Council meeting.
Police Blotter: Suspicious blanket reported, landlord allegedly throws tenants items out of residence
By Molly Wilson and Kendall Wright | Apr. 6, 2022Deputies checked the blanket and found nothing in it.
City Council: Members discuss ORCA membership fee, tennis and pickleball courts
By Addie Hedges | Apr. 4, 2022Council discussed an ordinance that would authorize Athens Mayor Steve Patterson to pay $90,000 to ORCA for the city’s 2022 membership fee.
International Street Fair scheduled for Saturday after 2-year hiatus due to COVID-19
By Lydia Colvin | Apr. 4, 2022The fair will include a flag parade, food from around the world, speeches from students and city leaders and performances.
Coronavirus: Death total reaches 138
By Payton Daugherty | Apr. 1, 2022The Athens City-County Health Department reported one new COVID-19 related death Friday.
A brief history of OU's fest culture
By Addie Hedges | Mar. 30, 2022Alumni recall the fest celebrations of their college years.
Police Blotter: Man found sitting in dumpster at Piggly Wiggly, woman reported for continuously calling her boyfriend’s father
By Molly Wilson | Mar. 30, 2022The man was sitting in the dumpster collecting Valentine’s Day cards.
City Council: Committees discuss parking enforcement, tennis and pickleball courts
By Lydia Colvin | Mar. 29, 2022The Finance and Personnel Committee discussed adding a fifth parking enforcement officer.
Congo Fest returns, draws large crowds
By Paige Fisher and Addie Hedges | Mar. 27, 2022OU freshmen, sophomores and juniors gathered together for their first Congo Fest on Friday.
Configuration of Athens’ pickleball, tennis courts yet to be decided due to cost
By Addie Hedges | Mar. 27, 2022The Arts, Parks and Recreation Department is now reevaluating the original plans to find options that would decrease the price estimate.
Partygoers flood High Fest despite freezing temperatures
By Sophia Young | Mar. 27, 2022Despite snow and temperatures in the 30s, students ventured out early, with most parties advertising a start time of 10 a.m.
