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Sale of two city-owned homes touches off debate
Three council members said Monday night that those living in the homes are exemplary of affordable housing that works in Athens.
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Emergency railroad crossing closure at SR 56 and Armitage Road
As of 10:30 a.m. Aug. 19, the railroad crossing on SR 682 between SR 56 and Armitage Road will be closed for 4–5 hours for emergency repairs.
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Table for Tara: Comfort, affordability and a few surprises at Shade on State
Casual and affordable, Shade on State on Athens’ Far East side features an expansive lineup of American favorites and 20 beers on draft.
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Athens City Council discusses hiking fees – and adding some new ones
The city also plans to sell two homes to the Athens Municipal Housing Authority and return the parking garage to a ticket-and-gate system.
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Avalanche Pizza to donate 300 bags of food to the public
Bags for anyone in need of food on Sunday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. until they are all gone at two locations in Athens County.
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West Carpenter Street closed to eastbound traffic Thursday, Aug. 14
West Carpenter Street will be closed to eastbound traffic for a water line repair Thursday, Aug. 14 from North Lancaster Street to North Congress Street. Road will be closed from 8 a.m. until work is completed.
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Man dies following standoff with police at Beasley Mill (Updated)
Following an hours-long standoff at the Beasley Mill apartment complex, a man suspected of shooting a woman this afternoon is “believed to have taken his own life,” according to Athens Police Department Chief Nick Magruder.
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Athens council moves forward on funding for roundabout, bathrooms, fire station
City council discussed funding for the SR 682 roundabout and extra restrooms at West State Street Park, as well as the final cost of the new fire station.
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Local nonprofit apparently fired longtime employee over Palestine activism
Nancy Epling was terminated from Passion Works over accusations of religious discrimination, apparently related to her activism against Israel’s war on Gaza.
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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.