Issue 3 will determine funding for Athens City School construction
By Arianna Guerra | Oct. 21, 2018If the levy passes, the state of Ohio would fund 32 percent of the construction.
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Senate Bill 1 faces controversy over new sentencing for fentanyl possession
By Abby Miller | Oct. 21, 2018All cases involving fentanyl would be treated the same under the new bill.
City Council: Council to discuss participation in National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance
By Erica Tracy | Oct. 21, 2018Devil’s Kettle Brewery will be granted a revocable license.
Homecoming for the Homeless: College Book Store gives back to community
By Abby Miller | Oct. 18, 2018Bookstore revenues will be given back to the homeless community in Athens.
Police Blotter: Black walnut tree stolen; two people caught drinking beer in park
By Jackie Osborne | Oct. 17, 2018The tree was cut down from a property, and the people were told they can’t drink beer in the park.
What Ohioans are searching in the 2018 elections
By Bennett Leckrone | Oct. 17, 2018With elections weeks away, Ohioans are taking to Google to learn more about what’s on their ballot.
How an Ohio University start-up is combating media deserts
By Abby Miller | Oct. 16, 2018ZipIt.News aims to inform Southeast Ohio residents about local news.
College Book Store gives back to community with Homecoming for the Homeless event
By Abby Miller | Oct. 16, 2018Bookstore revenues will be given back to the homeless community in Athens.
Former Hocking Correctional Facility to open next year as rehabilitation center for women
By Sierra Noser | Oct. 16, 2018The former Hocking Correctional Facility will be reopening as a rehab center for women struggling with drug addiction and convicted with a misdemeanor.
New accessible trail opens at Strouds Run State Park
By George Shillcock | Oct. 14, 2018The Blackhaw Trail is a half-mile long connection trail between the Bulldog Shelter and the beach area in Strouds Run State Park.
City Council: City Council to discuss ordinances for Halloween preparation
By Erica Tracy | Oct. 14, 2018A portion of Court Street will be closed due to the Block Party.
OMG! Rotisserie's Court Street location to become Lady B's Fried Chicken
By Hardika Singh | Oct. 14, 2018Lady B’s Fried Chicken will open on Court Street and replace OMG! Rotisserie.
Athens County Democrats hold annual fall dinner
By Mikayla Rochelle | Oct. 11, 2018Athens County Democrats and OUCDs introduced midterm election candidates.
How students and administrators are working together to expand broadband internet in the region
By Tedi Delashmet | Oct. 10, 2018Members of the Southeast Ohio Coalition are meeting with policy makers to address connectivity issues.
A Day In Court: Why drug courts give a second chance to people struggling with addiction
By Bennett Leckrone | Oct. 10, 2018How a local judge is fighting the opioid crisis from the bench.
Police Blotter: Student staggers through University Terrace; mailboxes tampered with
By Jackie Osborne | Oct. 10, 2018The student was issued a citation for underage consumption of alcohol; deputies were unable to find who messed with the mailboxes.
How sexual assault cases are investigated by local police
By Ellen Wagner | Oct. 9, 2018Information about investigations is limited to the public due to the confidentiality of the people involved and the effect releasing information could have on the investigation.
Athens Police Department receives three sexual assault reports
By Ellen Wagner | Oct. 9, 2018This is the 19th total report of sexual assault to APD and OUPD so far this academic year.
Athens City School District looks to improve bias and discrimination policies
By Nolan Simmons | Oct. 7, 2018The district will use a multi-pronged approach to educate administrators on Titles IX, VI and VII civil rights investigations.
City Council: City Council members to discuss a pedestrian tunnel and AUBA trick-or-treat
By Erica Tracy | Oct. 7, 2018Richland Ave. will have an underground pedestrian tunnel before next school year.
