Athens County sees slight increase in voter registration from 2017, decrease from 2016
By Maddie Capron | Oct. 23, 2018This follows typical trends in voter registration numbers.
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City Council: Members discuss entering lease for Smart Parking Meters
By Erica Tracy | Oct. 22, 2018City Council members also discussed the development of a preschool and Bailey’s Trail System.
The fight for the 15th: Neal and Stivers face off in Columbus, will debate in Athens next week
By George Shillcock | Oct. 22, 2018The Athens debate will be held at Nelson Court on Oct. 30.
First time out-of-state voters decide to vote in their hometowns or in Athens
By Mikayla Rochelle | Oct. 22, 2018Out-of-state voters had to be registered by Oct. 9.
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.
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.
