Athens Disability Commission plans to sue the city
By Zoe Weyand | Nov. 4Due to a lack of progress in making Athens more accessible, the Athens Disability Commission has decided the next step is to sue the city.
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Strouds Run plans improvements to increase accessibility
By Finn Smith | Oct. 30Strouds Run State Park is adding a new accessible playground, walkway and restroom to make the park more accessible for people with physical disabilities.
Tavolino committed to community meals despite break-in
By Abby Waechter | Oct. 29After a break-in at Tavolino, the restaurant remains dedicated to providing free meals to those in need.
Athens Fire Station, Lowe’s to provide smoke detectors to residents
By Maggie Allwein | Oct. 29Lowe’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.
Union Street Market works to sell liquor Sundays
By Tessa Searcy | Oct. 29If 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.
Halloweekend hosts adult, kid-friendly celebrations
By News Staff Report | Oct. 28Athens Halloween celebrations took place over the weekend, and students and visitors took to the streets in festive costumes.
Jon Rose speaks out on low EMT wages, funds in press conference
By Mary Kate McNamee | Oct. 25Jon Rose, running for the Athens County Commissioner advocates for better wages for EMT workers in press conference.
Rural Action works to improve, maintain water quality of Sunday Creek
By Alaina Dackermann | Oct. 24Acid mine drainage has affected Sunday Creek, but Rural Action is working to improve the quality of water throughout Southeast Ohio.
Athens Area Stand Down helps community members meet their needs
By Lilia Santeramo | Oct. 22Members of the Athens community gather for the annual Athens Area Stand Down to provide and receive services for individuals navigating homelessness.
Police Blotter: Vehicle crashes into post office, neighbor disputes
By Maggie Amacher | Oct. 22Local law enforcement responds to vehicle accidents, neighbor disputes and suspicious calls from a haunted house.
Baileys Trail System works to expand trails
By Andersen Beck | Oct. 22The 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.
Campus-wide donation drive held for those affected by Hurricane Helene
By Mary Kate McNamee | Oct. 22Ohio University organized a campus-wide donation drive for those heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene, urging students and community members to donate
Opioid-related deaths in Athens stay consistent
By Zoe Weyand | Oct. 17The CDC recently published statistics reporting a decrease in opioid overdose deaths nationally, but Athens County is not following this trend.
City Council awaits response on plastic bag ban appeal
By Mary Kate McNamee | Oct. 15City 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 rehabilitation of Stimson Avenue Bridge
By Ashley Pomplas | Oct. 15The City of Athens proposes undertaking a project for rehabilitating the Stimson Avenue Bridge.
Police Blotter: Sheriff’s office investigates stolen marijuana plants, runaway baby
By Olivia Gilliand | Oct. 8Police 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.
League of Women Voters hosts candidate forum for Athens County Treasurer
By Olivia Gilliand | Oct. 8The League of Women Voters hosted a debate between Dawn Deputy and Taylor Sappington, non-incumbent candidates for Athens County Treasurer.
Athens adds municipal art through sculpture walk
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 8Athens city administrators include an immersive artwork experience with the construction of the new fire station headquarters located near the Stimson Avenue roundabout.
Invasive Ambrosia beetles threaten pawpaw trees
By Andersen Beck | Oct. 7Ambrosia beetles are threatening pawpaw trees due to recent heavy rain.
Athens Fire Department experiences understaffing
By Avery St. George | Oct. 1The Athens Fire Department is dealing with internal issues like understaffing and lack of funds.
