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Point Pleasant man placed in mental health facility after allegedly fatally stabbing father
A man accused of fatally stabbing his father in Point Pleasant back in December 2023 will be in a mental health facility for a maximum of 90 days to see if he can stand trial, according to court documents.
SE Ohio Foodbank to host food distribution
LOGAN — The SE Ohio Foodbank, a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP), will distribute food at the SE Ohio Foodbank, 1005 CIC Drive, Logan, from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, May 31. Fresh produce and other food items will be available for residents of Athens, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton, and Washington countries who qualify for state benefits or with incomes under 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. To access food assistance a photo I.D. and proof of residency no more than 60 days old is required. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, please contact the SE Ohio Foodbank at (740) 385-6813. Submitted by HAPCAP
Athens plans to keep Rumpke contract, complicating efforts to save recycling facility
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens plans to keep its garbage contract with Rumpke, complicating efforts to save the local recycling and composting facility. The facility’s future was threatened last year when the city decided to contract with Rumpke for garbage service instead of Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers.
Ohio’s top athletes returning to the university for the 2024-25 academic year
Ohio University is home to one of the best athletic programs in the Mid-American Conference. Although coaches, culture and staff are important to building the status of an athletic program, the players are most important to success on the playing field. Here are the best Ohio athletes at the school today:
Girl, Uninterrupted: How to perfect college transition
Entering college can be an extremely uncomfortable and difficult transition. After high school, teenagers are expected to leave home and traverse new places on their own. Ohio University could not have felt more foreign to me. I had a fantastic first year of college, but there are still some things I wish I had done to make it easier.
Things to know
Opening Delayed On Friday, Memorial Health System (MHS) announced the delay of the opening of its Athens Medical Campus Emergency Department to June 13. The open house scheduled from 5-7 p.m. May 29 will go on as scheduled. The facility is at 206 Columbus Road, Athens. Boil order ...
Nelsonville Police contract with Athens County dispatchers starts May 30
The Nelsonville Police Department will changing dispatching services to the Athens County 9-1-1 Central Communications Center at 8 a.m. Thursday. At that time, the (740) 753-1736 non-emergency number previously used to call the Nelsonville Police Department will ring into a telephone tree with several options for callers to select from. For emergencies, call 9-1-1. To reach a police officer or file a police report, press 1 to be connected to...
Campus and city construction projects are in motion this summer
As summer begins in Athens, and Ohio University students go home for the summer, the university and the city are starting construction projects. The university manages about 130 active construction projects totaling about $500 million, Interim Associate Vice President of Design and Construction Jonathon Cozad said. Construction projects are purposely...
Athens County to host several Memorial Day events
Whether you’re a veteran, have a loved one that is a veteran, or you’re a local who is looking for ways to honor Memorial Day, there are plenty of events going on this weekend in Athens County. For those within the City of Athens, there will be events hosted by the Athens American Legion on Memorial Day, Monday. There will be a breakfast held from 7-9 a.m. at the Athens...
Upcycle Fest will feature music, vendors, upcycling and more
The Community Makerspace announces the first Upcycle Fest, to be held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 29 at 751 W. Union St., Athens. Join the celebration and exploration of all things secondhand, reclaimed, and upcycled. This event is free to attend. Upcycle Fest will lots of activities and attractions, including:
Bobcats provide support, insight for job hunting
For incoming students, the thought of a campus job may be intimidating. However, Ohio University offers several opportunities for Bobcats looking to make extra money and explore their interests. With the transition into college, incoming students not only leave their family and friends behind, but also their hometown jobs. This...
Reflecting on President Gonzalez's first year at OU
Ohio University’s 23rd and first female president, Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez, has completed her first academic year in office. After taking over for former OU President Hugh Sherman on July 1, 2023, Gonzalez saw the start of success in many of her goals and accomplishments. “The transformative initiatives she...
Despite regional setback, Colts secure spot as one of the top 16 teams in the state
ATHENS − Take a bow Meadowbrook Colts softball ... you earned it for another successful season. Wednesday's Division III regional semifinal rematch with Wheelersburg did not go the way the Colts were hoping for, as they suffered a disappointing 12-2 five-inning setback to the two-time defending state champions. The simple fact is for the...
‘Best of Patsy Cline’ one woman show to be performed on May 31
STEWART, Ohio (WTAP) - Wolfe Mountain Entertainment will be helping put on a one woman show of the ‘Best of Patsy Cline’. The show will be performed by Allison Bradbury who is a member of the Wolfe Mountain Entertainment team. The show will be held on May 31...
Undergraduate AI major awaits state approval
A new artificial intelligence major may be offered to undergraduate students at Ohio University as early as next fall. The university has approved the AI major, but it must be approved by the state before it can be officially implemented under the Russ College of Engineering and Technology. The major...
Places in Athens students should know
Incoming and returning students should know some of the most popular locations near the Ohio University campus, from coffee shops to academic centers. Here is a list of some locations students should be most familiar with when the school year starts. Baker Center. Baker Center is one of the main...
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