City Council met on Monday to discuss more amendments made to the single-use plastic bag ordinance, as well as an ordinance allowing retiring non-union city personnel to buy their service handgun from the city for $1 thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…

The 50th annual Athens International Film and Video Festival will take place April 10-16, showcasing an array of experimental films to unrepresented artists on a global level thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…

Police Blotter: The ACSO assisted NPD to break up a bar fight at the Ice House Tavern. thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…

The ordinance would restrict restaurants and businesses from offering clothing, food and personal items in non-compostable bags to customers. If the ordinance passes, it would go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…

Athens City Council discussed the idea of a resolution to oppose Ohio Senate Bill 83 at its Monday meeting, as well as the announcement of new positions being funded for the Athens Fire Department thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…

Police Blotter: An elderly person out for a walk was reported to the Sheriff’s Office but was found only to be getting his steps in. thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…

City Council: Body discusses $90,000 annual fee to the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…

Buddy's Lounge has increased in popularity as it strives to create a welcoming environment for people to hang out and purchase THC, HHC and CBD products that are compliant with the 2018 Federal Farm Bill. thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…

Local law enforcement agencies say charging for the possession of marijuana ranks low on a list of their respective departments’ priorities; however, it is still illegal on Ohio University’s campus. thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…

Police Blotter: Caller told the Sheriff’s Office about a domestic abuse sighting, which turned out to be two kids playing tag. thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…

he project has been in the works since 2016 but is officially opening Friday thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…

The SOAR Initiative has a service called “The Strip Club” that will anonymously send test strips and other materials for safe drug usage to one's door thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…

Athens City Council met in committees on Monday to discuss options and rate increases for trash service providers. thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…

Police Blotter: A woman was arrested earlier this week for driving under the influence. thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…

After a long day of partying at a fest, some students may find themselves drunk, lost and without many open bathrooms. A common question starts to trickle into their minds: Can I rock a piss right here without getting caught by the cops? thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…

With the complete demolition of West Elementary School, it is now undetermined when the new soccer fields will be finished. thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…

The council for Athens Ohio met on Monday in a special session to discuss an ordinance allowing the Athens County Agricultural Society to place a fence on the city right-of-way. thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…

The Ohio University Board of Trustees met Thursday and Friday to discuss the university’s R1 status, capital projects and a reflection from Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez, Hugh Sherman. thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…

Director of Code Enforcement David Riggs emphasized the need to consistently update the zoning code as time passes. There are currently new signs that don’t necessarily align with the code, and it’s important to incorporate those, he said. thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…

As part of Damon Krane’s first campaign initiative, he suggested there be a debate on Ohio University’s campus every year in the future, before the voter registration deadline, to enhance student voter turnout thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…