• Council Acts Quickly to Replace Critical Water Pump

  By EMILY MADDERN | 05/23/2012 12:38 am | no comments

  Athens City Council passed an emergency ordinance to approve the replacement of a failed influent pump at the Athens Waste...

   

• Athens Simply Cycling Encourages Bike Use, Responsibility in City

  By EMILY MADDERN | 05/21/2012 1:50 am | no comments
   

  In celebration of National Bike Month, local bicycle enthusiasts hosted the Athens Simply Cycling Event to teach basic bicycle...

   

• Fests’ Future Subject of Town Hall Meeting

  By EMILY MADDERN | 05/10/2012 1:29 am | no comments
   

  Students and community members gathered at Ohio University’s West Portico to discuss the future of the spring fests during...

   

• City Potentially Ignoring Rockslide Threat Due to Lack of Funds

  By EMILY MADDERN | 05/09/2012 12:12 am | no comments

  A group of concerned residents approached City Council members Monday evening asking for help in protecting their neighborhood...

   

• McDavis, Wiehl Plan Public Meeting to Discuss Fests’ Future

  By EMILY MADDERN | 05/07/2012 10:15 am | no comments
   

  Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl and Ohio University President Roderick McDavis released a joint statement Thursday condemning the...

   

• Planning Commission Discusses Rezoning Request

  By EMILY MADDERN | 05/03/2012 1:51 am | no comments

  The Athens City Planning Commission held a public hearing Wednesday night to discuss a rezoning request on the Far East Side. The...

   

• Council Plans Commission Centered on Environmental Issues

  By EMILY MADDERN | 04/30/2012 1:10 am | no comments

  Athens City Council is considering creating an Environment and Sustainability Commission to advise city officials on environmental...

   

• Arts, Parks, and Recreations Looks to Create Master Plan for Athens

  By EMILY MADDERN | 04/27/2012 3:12 am | 1 comment
   

  The City of Athens is looking to create a master plan for the Arts, Parks and Recreation Department. The department held...

   

• Council Members Don’t Agree with Claim Bobcat Lane is Illegal

  By EMILY MADDERN | 04/20/2012 12:37 pm | 3 comments
   

  Members of the Student Senate Why No Oxbow Task Force appeared before Athens City Council to once again make their case...

   

• Group Shows Graphic Abortion Images, Sparks Protest

  By EMILY MADDERN | 04/18/2012 6:01 am | 1 comment
   

  Graphic posters depicting images of dismembered fetuses were assembled on the lawn of Howard Park at Ohio University Tuesday...