Lowe’s Home Improvement is donating 150 smoke detectors to the Athens Fire Department to be given to community members at the ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 29.
If approved by Ward 3 Precinct 1 voters on election day, Union Street Market will be able to serve its community with hard liquor, beer and wine all week long.
Athens Halloween celebrations took place over the weekend, and students and visitors took to the streets in festive costumes.
Jon Rose, running for the Athens County Commissioner advocates for better wages for EMT workers in press conference.
Acid mine drainage has affected Sunday Creek, but Rural Action is working to improve the quality of water throughout Southeast Ohio.
Members of the Athens community gather for the annual Athens Area Stand Down to provide and receive services for individuals navigating homelessness.
Local law enforcement responds to vehicle accidents, neighbor disputes and suspicious calls from a haunted house.
The Baileys Trail system has plans to build a total of 88 miles of trails through the ORCA, or Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia, supporting a popular local hobby.
Ohio University organized a campus-wide donation drive for those heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene, urging students and community members to donate
The CDC recently published statistics reporting a decrease in opioid overdose deaths nationally, but Athens County is not following this trend.
City council members are awaiting a response from the court of appeals, after Athens Athens County Court of Common Pleas Judge, George McCarthy ruled the plastic bag ban unconstitutional.
The City of Athens proposes undertaking a project for rehabilitating the Stimson Avenue Bridge.
Police Blotter: Investigations of stolen marijuana plants, a runaway baby and other reports included in incidents from OUPD and the Athens County Sheriff’s Office between Sept. 26 and Oct. 4.
The League of Women Voters hosted a debate between Dawn Deputy and Taylor Sappington, non-incumbent candidates for Athens County Treasurer.
Athens city administrators include an immersive artwork experience with the construction of the new fire station headquarters located near the Stimson Avenue roundabout.
Ambrosia beetles are threatening pawpaw trees due to recent heavy rain.
The Athens Fire Department is dealing with internal issues like understaffing and lack of funds.
Brenen’s Cafe is helping to combat food insecurity by providing free food to residents of Athens.
Students express concern over break-ins at off-campus homes and share experiences.
The city unveiled a new Fitness Court Wednesday by the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway near the Stimson Avenue Bridge.
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