Athens Green Card offers benefits to local business
By Olivia Gilliand | Mar. 17, 2024The card aims to bolster support and revenue for small businesses in rural communities as opposed to corporate companies.
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Ohio judge dismissed appeal, moves forward with fracking on public lands
By Maggie Amacher | Mar. 6, 2024An Ohio judge dismissed environmental groups’ appeal for an emergency stay to delay the Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission's decision to award bids to frack under Ohio's state parks and public lands. Now, fracking is allowed under 1,004 parcels of publicly owned land.
The redevelopment of Athens Armory creates more community engagment
By Jack Solon | Mar. 6, 2024Renovations to the Athens Armory are scheduled to be completed by this time next year.
Community spreads disability awareness on Court Street
By Ashley Pomplas | Mar. 3, 2024The Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities opens disability awareness month by marching down Court Street to spread awareness.
Davison Court named in commemoration of Andrew Jackson Davison
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 29, 2024On Thursday morning Athens residents gathered around the newly named street, Davison Court, to honor Athens first practicing Black attorney, Andrew Jackson Davison.
City Council proposes suspending parking fees over university winter break
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 28, 2024Councilmember Solveig Spjeldnes, D-1st Ward, introduced an ordinance to the city council to suspend parking fees and allow continuous parking in the Athens City Parking Garage during the university’s winter break. The suspension intends to reduce the worry of people’s cars getting ticketed or towed.
Police chief, students address concerns for Athens safety
By Alison Patton | Feb. 28, 2024Athens Police Chief Nick Magruder said crime does happen, and students should be mindful of it, but the crime occurring in Athens is nothing when comparing it to other cities.
The Dairy Barn Arts Center celebrates art, regional artists
By Disha Hoque | Feb. 27, 2024The Dairy Barn works to ensure art education and accessibility for Athens residents and Ohio University students.
Free mediation services, training offered to students, faculty, staff
By Suzanne Piper | Feb. 27, 2024Athens Area Mediation Service is offering free mediation training throughout the year in hopes of teaching students and staff the tools to help solve problems.
City council discusses transparency of courts system
By Emily Stokes | Feb. 27, 2024City council debated the transparency of Athens courts systems concerning budget shortfalls in grant programs
Plastic bag ban encouraging reusable bags
By Maggie Amacher | Feb. 25, 2024The Athens city ordinance prohibiting businesses from handing out single-use plastic bags to customers is seeing success.
Athens County Treasurer Democratic Primary candidates participate in forum
By Emily Stokes | Feb. 20, 2024Athens County League of Women’s Voters hosts Democratic Primary Candidate forum Tuesday.
Sidewalks added to Columbus Road increase accessibility
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 20, 2024City Council passed an ordinance to enter into a contract to start designing a shared-use path for bikers and walkers along Columbus Road. However, there is no timeline for the completion date.
Athens City Council passed resolution for ceasefire in Gaza
By Ashley Pomplas | Feb. 20, 2024Athens City Council passes the resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Support for a ceasefire rally held before Council meeting
By Paige Fisher and Suzanne Piper | Feb. 19, 2024Athens City Council voted on a resolution to support a ceasefire in Palestine during their meeting. Several Athens residents and Ohio University students were attending the rally to show support for taking American troops out of Gaza and mourning for those who have died.
AFD responded to a fire at apartments on Union Street
By Suzanne Piper | Feb. 18, 2024A fire broke out on the fourth floor of Beasley Mills Apartments on Union Street Saturday afternoon. Although occupants on the second floor originally unable to exit the building, there were no injuries to the residents or firefighters.
OU receives community, economic designation
By Avery St. George | Feb. 16, 2024The Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation is a recognition that the university has made an effort to focus on community development and economic growth in the Southeast Ohio region.
Ohio Loves Transit Week celebrates local agencies
By Jared Christopher | Feb. 15, 2024Ohio University Transportation and Parking Services and other local transit agencies, including GoBus and Athens Public Transit participate in the celebration to showcase their systems and enhance mobility around the Athens community.
Card-reader broken in Bromley, banner stolen
By Kendall Wright | Feb. 14, 2024A student in Lincoln Hall was charged with underage alcohol consumption.
Appalachian Understories hosts bike repair workshop
By Ethan Herx | Feb. 13, 2024The nonprofit, Appalachian Understories, held an event to cater to people of all skill and knowledge levels in the basics of bicycle maintenance.
