Weekly Weather: Rainy weekend ahead, calm and clear spring break
By Sydney Walters | Mar. 2, 2022Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
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'The Athens NEWS' Editor Corinne Colbert fired for violation of company social media policy
By Addie Hedges | Mar. 1, 2022The reasoning behind Colbert’s termination was listed as “failure to follow instructions (and) violation of company policy.”
City Council: Mask mandate ends
By Payton Daugherty | Mar. 1, 2022Due to a tabled ordinance, the mask mandate has expired as of Monday.
Winter weather proves challenging to Athens power infrastructure annually
By Tre Spencer | Feb. 28, 2022Athens’ power grid is affected by numerous factors, including winter weather, ice and high winds.
OU’s Black Student Union, Asian American Pacific Islander Student Union host solidarity panel
By Payton Daugherty | Feb. 27, 2022The four panelists discussed the importance of dismantling harmful stereotypes, among other topics.
Recycling services at Athens rental properties supported by city, not guaranteed
By Addie Hedges | Feb. 24, 2022Andrew Guidarelli, a senior studying aviation flight, noticed the recycling bin at his residence at River Park Apartments had been removed without explanation.
Coronavirus: 5 new COVID-19 deaths reported in Athens County
By Alex Imwalle | Feb. 24, 2022The additional deaths bring the number to 124 total COVID-19 related deaths in Athens County.
Pending Ohio bill excuses higher education absences due to religious observances
By Sophia Young | Feb. 24, 2022“The Testing Your Faith Act” received its second hearing in committee last week, when OU students testified.
Weekly Weather: Drying out to start the weekend, warm-up to come next week
By Sydney Walters | Feb. 24, 2022Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
City Council passes ordinances authorizing wage increases, retention payments for APD officers
By Addie Hedges | Feb. 22, 2022During Monday’s meeting, Council voted to pass the ordinance authorizing the one-time retention payment of $1,000 in a 6-1 vote.
Ohio State Rep. Jay Edwards discusses mental health, gun ownership
By Sophia Young | Feb. 22, 2022Edwards, who represents the 94th District encompassing Athens County, shared his views on pending legislation, goals for office and more.
City Council: Body fails to pass highway project resolution
By Molly Wilson | Feb. 22, 2022“Safety for the area is my top concern,” Councilman Sam Crowl, D-3rd Ward, said.
OU student Rhyan Goodman discusses his decision to run for Ohio state representative
By Sophia Young | Feb. 21, 2022The sophomore student is challenging incumbent Jay Edwards for the Ohio 94th District seat.
Joe Burrow Hunger Relief Fund grows to over $1.6 million during Bengals' playoff run
By Donovan Hunt | Feb. 17, 2022Fans from around the country have sent in donations to the Joe Burrow Relief Fund, which will help the Athens County Food Pantry explore new projects.
Fair School Funding Act, Edchoice Scholarship Program ignites debate about how state of Ohio should fund schools
By Jillian Craig | Feb. 17, 2022A lawsuit was filed against the state of Ohio by advocates and schools against the Edchoice Scholarship Program.
Athens residents report vandalism, weather hazards via city safety app
By Tre Spencer | Feb. 16, 2022The Athens City Source application enables residents to report issues in the community from their phones.
Police Blotter: Man found napping in car; dog discovered chasing chickens
By Molly Wilson | Feb. 16, 2022According to the caller, there has been an ongoing issue of a neighboring dog entering their property and chasing their chickens.
Weekly Weather: Pleasant weekend, several waves of precipitation next week
By Sydney Walters | Feb. 16, 2022Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
Athens community members push for increased city lighting, but some experts say it could result in harmful light pollution
By Madalyn Blair | Feb. 15, 2022Matthew Shumar, program coordinator for Ohio’s bird conservation initiative, said if light fixtures continue to point upward, there would be severe issues of light pollution affecting insects, birds and human well-being.
COVID-19 death total reaches 116 in Athens County
By Ryan Maxin | Feb. 15, 202216,692 people have received additional doses of a coronavirus vaccine.
