Pizza Cottage opening new location in Athens by early summer
By Taylor Burnette | Mar. 7, 2021The small Ohio chain is bringing its popular BLT pizza and more to East State Street.
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SNAP Food Benefits extended to include more OU students
By Mary Jane Sanese | Mar. 7, 2021Up to $200 a month for food expenses is available to students.
Former OU professor runs for 1st Ward seat
By Maya Morita | Mar. 4, 2021Solveig Spjeldnes is running for the 1st Ward seat after Arian Smedley announced she will not be running for reelection.
Coronavirus: Athens County passes 4,600 cases, 33 total deaths reported
By Sophia Young | Feb. 28, 2021Athens City-County Health Department reported 95 new cases and three deaths.
Coronavirus: Third death reported since Tuesday
By Sophia Young | Feb. 28, 2021Athens County’s death toll is now 33.
Coronavirus: New COVID-19 death reported Saturday
By Maya Morita | Feb. 27, 2021An individual in their 80s or older died.
$100 million for rent and utilities relief available to Ohioans
By Sophia Young | Feb. 24, 2021Ohio approves funding for housing assistance for low-income Ohioans affected by the pandemic.
UPDATE: Missing 13-year-old Nelsonville boy found safe on Tuesday
By Mary Jane Sanese | Feb. 23, 2021Keo Rothe, a 13-year-old boy from Nelsonville, has been missing since Sunday with no cell phone.
City Council: Members discuss $20,000 increase in cost of University Estates townhouses
By Kyra Leckrone | Feb. 22, 2021Councilmembers discussed raising the cost of the 50 townhome units being built at University Estates from $220,000 to $240,000.
More COVID-19 vaccination sites available as doses are received
By Jack Knudson | Feb. 22, 2021There are currently 10 locations that administer the COVID-19 vaccine in Athens County.
Coronavirus: Athens County exceeds 4,500 COVID-19 cases
By Sophia Young | Feb. 21, 2021Athens County reported no new deaths this week.
Individuals predict more crowds at bars after statewide curfew lifted
By Maya Morita | Feb. 17, 2021The change will allow establishments to remain open for longer hours.
Brick City Records produces EPs despite pandemic
By Jillian Craig | Feb. 17, 20214 EPs will be released at the end of the semester, despite a mostly-virtual operation.
Firdous Express brings fast, casual mediterranean food to Court Street
By Claire Schiopota | Feb. 17, 2021After struggling through COVID-19, Firdous Express finds its place in Athens.
Police Blotter: Man calls 911 for medical dissatisfaction; vehicle towed from Shade Community Center
By Anna Millar | Feb. 17, 2021A man called 911 to express his dissatisfaction with medical care he had received earlier in the day.
City Council: Funding transfer for Richland Avenue handrail, poet laureate term extended
By Kyra Leckrone | Feb. 15, 2021$13,000 is needed to install hand railing for the Richland Avenue Pedestrian Passageway.
Bagel Street Deli to expand next door into Mountain Laurel Gifts building
By Taylor Burnette | Feb. 14, 2021Although the space will be growing, Bagel Street will still keep the small details and menu items its customers love.
Coronavirus: Athens County hits 4,400 COVID-19 cases, 30 deaths
By Sophia Young | Feb. 14, 2021Athens’ death toll rose to 30 as 19 new deaths were reported this week.
Coronavirus: 5 more deaths reported in Athens County since Thursday
By Nolan Simmons | Feb. 12, 2021Two people in the 70-79 age range and three people in the 80+ age range were reported to have died from COVID-19 since Thursday.
Coronavirus: 11 new COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday
By Maya Morita | Feb. 11, 2021Seven males and four females’ deaths were confirmed Wednesday due to a delay in Ohio Department of Health death data.
