OUPD reports rape from O’Blenness Hospital
By Kendall Wright | Feb. 15, 2022The report was received Monday.
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Shoppers express frustration with Kroger reorganization, lack of mask enforcement
By Jillian Craig | Feb. 15, 2022“This time it was a lot different because we're in the middle of a pandemic.”
City Council: Possible addition to West Union Street improvements project discussed
By Payton Daugherty | Feb. 14, 2022The Committee of the Whole considered the possibility of creating a connector road for increased accessibility.
US Senate candidate visits Athens in afternoon press conference
By Payton Daugherty | Feb. 12, 2022On Saturday, U.S. Senate Candidate Morgan Harper explained her campaign promises in a press conference outside of the Athens City Building.
Athens Basketball: Athens fends off Nelsonville-York in rivalry game
By Bobby Gorbett | Feb. 10, 2022Athens picked up its fourth straight win on Wednesday night.
Age-Friendly Athens County invests in older adults, future for county
By Abby Neff | Feb. 10, 2022“I really want to be able to stay here and continue to grow and learn and enjoy all the things I love about the region now when I’m even older.”
Police Blotter: dog attack reported, ID and bank statement stolen from mailbox
By Molly Wilson | Feb. 9, 2022The owner of the dog who attacked the other was unreachable at the time of report.
Athens, OU officials, students prepare for 2022 fest season
By Kendall Wright | Feb. 8, 2022After a two-year hiatus, Brick Life Entertainment is coordinating fests for 2022.
City Council: Body discusses mask mandate extension
By Molly Wilson | Feb. 8, 2022Councilwoman Sarah Grace, D-At Large, said she has been tracking local data and suggested Council wait until its next meeting to decide whether it will approve the extension.
Police Blotter: Landlord, renter dispute; Vehicle removed from State Route 56
By Molly Wilson | Feb. 2, 2022In the complaint, the renter reported that her landlord shut off her water.
Weekly Weather: Snow ending Friday, cold temperatures throughout much of next week
By Sydney Walters | Feb. 2, 2022Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
Weather: Major ice storm to impact Athens on Thursday and Friday
By Sydney Walters | Feb. 2, 2022Heavy icing and power outages are possible as a winter storm approaches the region.
Athens County reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths
By Sophia Young | Jan. 31, 2022Athens has over 2,500 active cases and a positivity rate of 16.2%.
U.S. Senate candidates Josh Mandel and Morgan Harper discuss race, environment in debate
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 27, 2022The candidates may face off in the Nov. 8 general election if they make it past the primaries on May 3.
Police Blotter: Man found sleeping in car; dog bites bystander
By Molly Wilson | Jan. 27, 2022The dog was secured prior to the deputies’ arrival, and the victim of the dog bite refused medical treatment.
Weekly Weather: Snow to kick off the weekend, a warmup through next week
By Sydney Walters | Jan. 26, 2022Your Athens weather for the weekend and a look into next week.
How high filtration masks slow spread of COVID-19, impact pollution
By Paige Fisher | Jan. 25, 2022Surgical masks are not as effective as N95 and KN95 masks, but they are more preventative in curbing transmission compared to homemade or cloth masks, James Gaskell, commissioner at the Athens City-County Health Department, said.
City Council: Body discusses 2021 projects from Athens City Commission on Disabilities
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 24, 2022Council’s committees presented information regarding financial status and projects from 2021.
Spin scooters removed from Athens, OU
By Sophia Young | Jan. 24, 2022The company’s global restructuring causes withdrawal from markets, including Athens.
Coronavirus: Athens County reports 107th COVID death
By Emma Skidmore | Jan. 24, 2022The county currently has nearly 3,500 active coronavirus cases.
