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Athens council discusses sidewalks, streets and celebrations (Updated)
Mayor Steve Patterson touted improvements to accessibility and streets during his tenure. The city will pay $7k for a July 4 party Uptown.
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Council discusses playground equipment, America 250 celebration (Updated)
Athens City Council continued to discuss replacing and renovating playground equipment at its meeting Monday.
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“Walk Talk and Roll” event will be held Friday, April 10, 2026 (Updated)
The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. in front of the Athens Court House on Court Street.
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Task force report highlights Athens’ walkability
Task force Chair Rob Delach talked about pedestrian improvements the city made in 2025, including 195 new tactile grids and a mural, before Athens City Council committees Monday.
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Audio tours at Strouds Run provide a rich new way to experience the state park
Katherine Moore and Kathryn Logan, with assistance from ODNR and Appalachian Understories, made a podcast for visitors to Strouds Run to listen to as they move through the park.
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Photo of the Week: July 15, 2025
Strouds Run State Park accessible beach access and kayak launch was installed to allow people with mobility issues to enjoy the lakefront.
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We’re tired of waiting for accessible crosswalks, City of Athens
When people choose to hear only what they want to hear, it becomes an endless circular argument that wastes precious time.
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Mobility access improvements coming to Strouds Run
Strouds Run State Park will add a ramp to the beach, a kayak launch, playground and updated restrooms thanks to mobility access advocates.
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Bites, Camera, Fashion: ‘Challengers,’ EDM and sexual chemistry
Spicy garlic fries and dark chocolate were the right choice for a movie filled with sexual tension. Tie dye … not so much.
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Hocking College settles discrimination lawsuit with former football star
The $30,000 settlement with Caden Cox comes with no admission of wrongdoing on the part of Hocking College.
