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City schools hears from resident affected by construction
A parent said her home in The Plains has repeatedly flooded from water runoff, a problem made worse with construction of the new high school.
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Commissioner candidates discuss views at forum
Democrat Autumn Brown and Republican Sarah Smith shared their thoughts at a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Athens County.
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Perpetrators sentenced in Athens cyber theft
The city shared its victim impact statement and details on the federal case.
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County navigates potential beaver sighting at logjam
The project requires an environmental review to determine if a beaver is actually present, according to the county planner.
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Council wants faster pace on action plan for flooding
A new round of flooding on city streets after a heavy storm indicates that the city needs to work faster, said two council members.
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Gender-affirming fest offers various resources
Now in its fourth year, the Equitas Health event invites community members and allies to come together.
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New round of flash flooding hits Southeast Ohio
Weekend storms caused widespread flash flooding across Athens County. More rain is forecast later this week.
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Athens considers streetlight ‘municipalization’ move
City council also heard presentations on neighborhood corridor overlay zones and the county land bank.
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Mount Zion brings flooding concerns before city council (Updated)
Representatives from the center said future flood damage is preventable, but only if the city makes repairs and updates.
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Sixteen Flock cameras surveil Athens County
Records show local law enforcement has placed surveillance technology along Athens County roadways.
