OU, Athens celebrate 50th Earth Day virtually
By Lily Roby | Apr. 20, 2020This April, OU is celebrating its first ever Virtual Earth Month due to the global pandemic.
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Athens residents find escape from pandemic stress through gardening
By Lily Roby | Apr. 20, 2020Gardeners are coming together to grow produce and focus on their mental health.
City Council: Composting to possibly be added to Athens’ waste management
By Kyra Leckrone | Apr. 20, 2020An increase in solid waste collected fees could also include curbside compost pickup.
Possible second wave of COVID-19 could further affect OU
By Emma Skidmore | Apr. 16, 2020According to experts, additional breakouts of COVID-19 could been seen in the fall and winter.
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio assists nonprofits with emergency response fund
By Keri Johnson | Apr. 16, 2020The fund brings nonprofits together in solidarity during the pandemic.
Passion Works donates homemade face masks to help prevent spread of COVID-19
By Lily Roby | Apr. 14, 2020Local arts center Passion Works Studio plans to make 1,200 to 1,500 face masks to protect those on the frontlines from the coronavirus.
Emergency rule to allow restaurants, other establishments to sell and deliver spirits
By Taylor Burnette | Apr. 8, 2020A new emergency rule regarding alcohol sales provides much needed relief for local businesses.
How small businesses work to stay open during COVID-19
By Jillian Craig | Apr. 8, 2020Regular customers play a large role in keeping doors open.
City Council: Additional art pieces will be added to traffic control boxes
By Kyra Leckrone | Apr. 6, 2020Local artists’ work will be displayed on the traffic control boxes throughout Athens.
Hocking Hills State Park to close Friday at sunset
By Ellen Wagner | Apr. 3, 2020The state park will be closed until further notice due to coronavirus concerns.
First COVID-19 death in Athens County reported
By Ian McKenzie | Mar. 30, 2020There are only three confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Athens County.
Acid Mine drainage kills biodiversity in Hocking River
By Courtney Perrett | Mar. 25, 2020The drainage, although not harmful to humans, has left an impact on aquatic life throughout the ecosystem.
Athens businesses cut back further due to coronavirus
By Taylor Burnette | Mar. 24, 2020Many restaurants, bars and coffee shops still remain open for take-out, even with majorly reduced staff and hours.
Triage tents set up outside O’Bleness Hospital
By Ian McKenzie | Mar. 23, 2020The tents are not for COVID-19 screening.
Local businesses, school districts rally to feed students out of school
By Emma Skidmore | Mar. 18, 2020Local business owners have been working to provide lunches to students whose K-12 schools have been suspended.
Ohio’s elections suspended, leaving confusion among Athens County voters
By George Shillcock | Mar. 17, 2020Ohio’s elections were suspended until Tuesday, June 2.
Athens bars, restaurants forced to adjust, close in response to coronavirus
By George Shillcock and Taylor Burnette | Mar. 15, 2020Some restaurants are still unsure how they will give their employees hours or how they’ll respond to the closure order.
Rags 2 Wrenches to bring car enthusiasts together
By Baylee DeMuth | Mar. 12, 2020Rags 2 Wrenches is for car lovers to mingle and show off their cars with other fellow car lovers.
Students make memories before spring break during Green Beer Day festivities
By Emma Skidmore | Mar. 4, 2020The annual Green Beer Day incites students to skip class and have fun.
EdChoice program could affect Athens City School District negatively
By Emma Skidmore | Mar. 1, 2020Public school administrators protest against the EdChoice Scholarship Program being based on school performance.
