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Athena Grand theater to close in January
By Jack Solon | Nov. 21The Athena Grand theater is closing Jan. 5, 2025 after almost 20 years.
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Federal Hocking Local superintendent determined to raise grades, spirits
By Jack Solon | Nov. 5The Ohio State Report Card releases, placing Federal Hocking Local at the bottom of Athens’ school districts. The district’s new superintendent, Jason Spencer, wants to do something about it.
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Key races, issues on the ballot in Ohio this November
By Jack Solon | Oct. 29With Election Day fast approaching, here’s a compilation of key races in Ohio.
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Student Senate resolutions take aim at textbook prices, meal swipe restrictions
By Jack Solon | Oct. 24Student Senate resolutions target textbook costs and meal swipes.
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Ohio State Fire Marshal issues open burning ban due to drought
By Jack Solon | Sep. 18The Ohio State Fire Marshal released a no-burn order in some Ohio counties including Athens County due to the recent drought.
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Weather dampens second Fest weekend
By Olivia Gilliand , Paige Fisher , Maggie Amacher and Jack Solon | Apr. 14The second Fest weekend kicks off in wet and cold conditions to start, but Saturday was sunny yet windy. Despite that, students and party-goers still went out to celebrate.
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Athens residents express support for Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers
By Jack Solon | Apr. 2The City Council met Monday and heard Athens residents express support for Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers.
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The redevelopment of Athens Armory creates more community engagment
By Jack Solon | Mar. 6Renovations to the Athens Armory are scheduled to be completed by this time next year.
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Mayor Steve Patterson discusses trip to Ukraine
By Jack Solon | Mar. 4City Council met Monday and heard about Mayor Steve Patterson’s trip to Athens's sister-city Ostroh, Ukraine.
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Student Senate initiative aims to put indoor farms in dining halls
By Jack Solon | Feb. 22Ohio University Student Senate has an initiative to put indoor farms in OU dining halls.
