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City Council passes ordinance preserving Pay-to-Stay

Rachel Yount 9/7/22 Rachel Yount 9/7/22

City Council passes ordinance preserving Pay-to-Stay

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Ohio U revives mask mandate for classes, on campus activities

Guest User 8/26/22 Guest User 8/26/22

Ohio U revives mask mandate for classes, on campus activities

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Mac Shack is coming to Athens

Henry Jost 8/25/22 Henry Jost 8/25/22

Mac Shack is coming to Athens

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Mochas and Mayors: Nan Whaley meets with Southeast Ohio Mayors

Jack Slemenda 8/25/22 Jack Slemenda 8/25/22

Mochas and Mayors: Nan Whaley meets with Southeast Ohio Mayors

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Cricket Jones: What makes her chirp?

Claire Del Vita 8/25/22 Claire Del Vita 8/25/22

Cricket Jones: What makes her chirp?

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Slava Ukraini: Despite all odds, OU students return to Ukraine to support defense efforts

Audrianna Wilde 8/23/22 Audrianna Wilde 8/23/22

Slava Ukraini: Despite all odds, OU students return to Ukraine to support defense efforts

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Ohio’s fair redistricting has yet to become reality

Zach Zimmerman 3/31/22 Zach Zimmerman 3/31/22

Ohio’s fair redistricting has yet to become reality

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New fire department location faces community opposition

Joe Kalavity 3/2/22 Joe Kalavity 3/2/22

New fire department location faces community opposition

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Firing of Athens NEWS editor sparks backlash

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Firing of Athens NEWS editor sparks backlash

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Athens County sees drop in daily case average following January pandemic peak

Henry Jost 2/22/22 Henry Jost 2/22/22

Athens County sees drop in daily case average following January pandemic peak

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U.S. Senate candidate Morgan Harper visits Athens

Madeline Harden 2/15/22 Madeline Harden 2/15/22

U.S. Senate candidate Morgan Harper visits Athens

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City Council discusses extending mask mandate as pandemic drags on

Claire Del Vita 1/25/22 Claire Del Vita 1/25/22

City Council discusses extending mask mandate as pandemic drags on

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Grandmothers against pipelines

Guest User 1/14/22 Guest User 1/14/22

Grandmothers against pipelines

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How ecotourism is reshaping Appalachia

Guest User 1/14/22 Guest User 1/14/22

How ecotourism is reshaping Appalachia

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A look back at Athens’ declaration of racism as a public health crisis

Izzy Keller 1/13/22 Izzy Keller 1/13/22

A look back at Athens’ declaration of racism as a public health crisis

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Students on the ballot

Madeline Harden 1/12/22 Madeline Harden 1/12/22

Students on the ballot

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Food Distribution: What is Being Funded?

Guest User 1/12/22 Guest User 1/12/22

Food Distribution: What is Being Funded?

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Nuisance parties and undercovers: A look at Athens’ enforcement against underage drinking

Danny Murnin 11/18/21 Danny Murnin 11/18/21

Nuisance parties and undercovers: A look at Athens’ enforcement against underage drinking

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United Athens County Tenants discuss sexual harassment by landlords

Danny Murnin 11/17/21 Danny Murnin 11/17/21

United Athens County Tenants discuss sexual harassment by landlords

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City Council considers parking changes, funds infrastructure to-dos

Nathan Hart 11/16/21 Nathan Hart 11/16/21

City Council considers parking changes, funds infrastructure to-dos

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Campus

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Ohio University’s use of AI art leaves students feeling cheated

Ohio University’s use of AI art leaves students feeling cheated

Multiple cars’ tires slashed on High and Mound Street

Multiple cars’ tires slashed on High and Mound Street

Student Senate supports faculty union

Student Senate supports faculty union

Student Senate to create mental health task force, urges review of resource funding allocation

Student Senate to create mental health task force, urges review of resource funding allocation

Skye Tafoya’s Ul’nigid’ – The basket book that carries stories

Skye Tafoya’s Ul’nigid’ – The basket book that carries stories

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Athens City Council declares city ‘‘safe haven’’ for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals

Athens City Council declares city ‘‘safe haven’’ for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals

Local group asks Athens City Council to support Ohio Issue One

Local group asks Athens City Council to support Ohio Issue One

Athens Disabilities Commission proposes ADA lawsuit if legislation demands are not met

Athens Disabilities Commission proposes ADA lawsuit if legislation demands are not met

Athens City Council discusses response to tension in Springfield, hears disability rights advocates

Athens City Council discusses response to tension in Springfield, hears disability rights advocates

Plastic bag ban deemed violation of state law

Plastic bag ban deemed violation of state law