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As part of Damon Krane’s first campaign initiative, he suggested there be a debate on @ohiou’s campus every year in the future, before the voter registration deadline, to enhance student voter turnout 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…
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City Council discusses changes to zoning code
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...
The @ohiou Board of Trustees met Thursday and Friday to discuss the university’s R1 status, capital projects and a reflection from @OHIO_President, Hugh Sherman. thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…
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Board of Trustees meets, passes resolutions to capital projects, discusses R1 status
The Ohio University Board of Trustees met Thursday and Friday to discuss the university’s R1 status, capital projects and a reflection from President Hugh Sherman.
The council for @CityofAthensOH 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…
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…
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Unknown completion date for ACSD soccer fields
Athens City School District Superintendent, Tom Gibbs, said the timeline for the finished soccer fields is unknown because the only thing done so far is basic groundwork. He added that the land still...
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…
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Fest season public urination arrests plummet after pandemic
In the past, many students have been arrested during fest season for public urination but in the past two years there has only been one arrest made.
Police Blotter: A woman was arrested earlier this week for driving under the influence. thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…
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Police Blotter: Yard decor stolen; woman receives OVI
A woman was arrested earlier this week for driving under the influence.
Athens City Council met in committees on Monday to discuss options and rate increases for trash service providers. thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…
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City Council discusses trash service provider contracts
Athens City Council met in committees Monday to assess trash service rate contracts.
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…
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Fentanyl test strips reduce risk of overdose
Fentanyl test strips are slips of paper that detect fentanyl in a multitude of drugs such as cocaine, heroin and marijuana.
he project has been in the works since 2016 but is officially opening Friday thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…
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National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza hosts grand opening
The project is funded by the central University funds and from funds within the Division of Student Affairs, and was budgeted at $467,000, Samantha Pelham, a university spokesperson, said.
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…
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Police Blotter: Individuals found walking from Florida to Ohio, horses on the run
People were found traveling on foot from Florida and were given a ride by deputies to the Athens bus station.
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…
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Marijuana remains illegal, not law-enforcement’s priority in Athens
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.
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…
City Council: Body discusses $90,000 annual fee to the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…
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Body discusses Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia 2023 recreation fee
Athens City Council met on Monday to discuss an ordinance allowing the mayor to pay the 2023 recreation fee to the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia and an ordinance amending the staffing...
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…
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Police Blotter: Dog hit by delivery truck, person missing on trailhead
The person missing on the trailhead was assisted by the Chauncey Fire Department and Wayne National Forest employees.
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…
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City Council: Athens Fire Department receives grant for new positions, discusses Senate Bill 83
Sam Crowl announced the Athens Fire Department received a grant for new positions, and councilmembers opposed Ohio Senate Bill 83 at City Council’s Monday meeting.
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…
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City Council ordinance seeks to restrict single-use plastic bags
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....
Police Blotter: The ACSO assisted NPD to break up a bar fight at the Ice House Tavern. thepostathens.com/article/2023/0…
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Police Blotter: Man shoots guns near road; bar fight broken up
The ACSO assisted NPD to break up a bar fight at the Ice House Tavern.
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…
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Athens International Film and Video Festival returns for its 50th year
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.
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…
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City Council: Amendments made to single-use plastic bag ordinance
The amendments to the ordinance would change its effective date, clarify enforcement and changed the penalty for any violation of the ordinance.
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