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.
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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.
Coronavirus: Athens County COVID-19 death toll reaches 137
By Addie Hedges | Mar. 26, 2022The Athens City-County Health Department reported two new COVID-19 related deaths Thursday.
Police Blotter: Gunshot sounds reported, breaking and entering report taken
By Molly Wilson | Mar. 23, 2022Deputies did not hear any gunshots.
City Council: 2 fund-related ordinances passed on first reading
By Molly Wilson | Mar. 22, 2022One of the ordinances was passed after lengthy debate between Council members.
Coronavirus: Death total climbs to 135
By Ryan Maxin | Mar. 20, 2022A little over 50% of the county is fully vaccinated.
Local crime rates increase as weather gets warmer
By Kendall Wright | Mar. 15, 2022In Athens, the most active months for crime are March, April, September and October.
Athens City racial equity, hairstyle ordinance, explained
By Molly Wilson | Mar. 15, 2022The ordinance passed in late February and will expand racial definitions within city code to cultural hairstyles.
City Council: Athens residents may soon opt into lower waste rates
By Sophia Young | Mar. 14, 2022Council met in committees Monday evening to discuss waste rates, personnel changes and appropriations.
City Council: Design and construction of tennis, pickleball courts delayed
By Ryan Maxin | Mar. 12, 2022The ordinance was referred back to the City and Safety Services Committee.
Coronavirus: Death toll climbs above 130
By Abby Miller | Mar. 9, 2022The death was reported Wednesday.
Coronavirus: Athens County COVID-19 death total reaches 130
By Ryan Maxin | Mar. 7, 2022Four new deaths were reported Monday.
Student Senate: Students express grievances at town hall
By Donovan Hunt | Mar. 5, 2022Students discussed discrimination on campus and fears about COVID-19.
How the Russia-Ukraine conflict may affect Athens gas prices
By Kendall Wright | Mar. 4, 2022Gas prices may hit Athens a little harder than metropolitan areas like Columbus.
How new masking guidelines will affect Athens
By Taylor Burnette | Mar. 3, 2022Ohio University altered its mask rules and Athens City Council let its mask ordinance expire.
Russia-Ukraine conflict catches attention of OU students, faculty, staff
By Anna Millar | Mar. 3, 2022“There's not a quick answer to this. We can't wish it away, and despite the efforts both of Republicans and Democrats to make this into a partisan issue, it's not. It's a Russian issue,” Steven Miner, a history professor specializing in Russian studies, said.
Students crowd Athens bars to participate in Green Beer Day
By Maya Morita and Addie Hedges | Mar. 3, 2022Following previous years’ COVID-19 limitations, students made the most of Athens’ Green Beer Day traditions.
Housing cooperative provides Athens residents with more than affordable rent
By Isabel Nissley | Mar. 2, 2022Cooperative housing endeavors, like the Firehouse Co-op, have the potential to alleviate the financial burden of high rent for some Athens residents.
Police Blotter: Stolen identity, burglary on Alderman Road reported
By Molly Wilson | Mar. 2, 2022Deputies responded to the residence and took a report of the burglary.
