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.
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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.
Coronavirus: Statewide curfew lifted
By Sophia Young | Feb. 11, 2021Gov. Mike DeWine announced the Ohio curfew will not be extended due to falling coronavirus hospitalizations.
Voinovich School receives $2.2 million USEDA grant for economic development in Appalachia
By Anna Millar | Feb. 11, 2021Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs received the grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
Athens launches improved city app
By Anna Millar | Feb. 11, 2021The app allows Athens citizens to report city problems in real time.
Athens celebrates Valentine’s Day with COVID-19 restrictions
By Haley Swaino | Feb. 11, 2021Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and Athens has you covered during COVID-19.
Athens City School District educators receive coronavirus vaccines
By Claire Schiopota | Feb. 10, 2021Athens County is in the first group of counties to receive vaccines for educators.
ARTS/West hosts annual For the Love of Athens photography contest, photo exhibit
By Kayla Bennett | Feb. 10, 2021For the Love of Athens allows for the people of Athens to experience through the eye of a lens. Those involved encourage people to come see the exhibit to experience a safe getaway from everyday life.
Police Blotter: Livestock frightened by explosives; semitruck loses tires
By Anna Millar | Feb. 10, 2021A man called Athens County Sheriff’s Office because his livestock were being frightened by explosives.
CLDC hosts bi-annual Career and Internship Fair
By Haley Swaino | Feb. 10, 2021From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., students were able to explore different job/internship opportunities in the online sessions they registered for.
Weekender Briefs: Explore Athens photography at ARTS/West, hike in memory of John Knouse
By Isabel Nissley | Feb. 10, 2021Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
Coronavirus: Second COVID-19 death reported in previous 2 days
By Ryan Maxin | Feb. 9, 2021A woman in her 80s was confirmed to have died from COVID-19, according to the Ohio Department of Health.
Kennedy Museum of Art reopens with new guidelines
By Anastasia Carter | Feb. 9, 2021Staff of the museum adjusted well to the online environment but are glad to be working in person.
Coronavirus: Athens County exceeds 4,200 cases, 10 COVID-19 deaths
By Sophia Young | Feb. 7, 2021The county now has 11 total deaths related to the coronavirus.
Students believe OU wellness days won’t have intended impact
By Colleen McLafferty | Feb. 7, 2021Rather than having spring break, students will be allotted three days divided between February, March and April to act as a break.
OU looks to increase real estate endeavors
By Sophia Young | Feb. 7, 2021The university is projecting about $2.9 million in revenue from real estate holdings in the 2021 fiscal year.
OU faculty work with NASA, further space biology research
By Isabel Nissley | Feb. 4, 2021Two Ohio University faculty, Nathaniel Szewczyk and Sarah Wyatt recently had their research published by NASA. However, this is not the first time either of them have worked with the aeronautics agency.
COVID-19 regulations at bars cause groups to wait outside of establishments
By Maya Morita | Feb. 4, 2021Lines have been forming down Court Street while people are waiting to get into the bars.
