Athena Grand theater to close in January

By Jack Solon | Nov. 21

The Athena Grand theater is closing Jan. 5, 2025 after almost 20 years.

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Fire breaks out at Peden during Wednesday night game

By Emily Stokes | Nov. 14

During a MAC game at Peden Wednesday night, a fire broke out in the ticket booth with responders arriving on scene to combat the flames.

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3 rescued from West State Street house fire

By Emily Stokes | Nov. 9

Around 4 a.m. Saturday, three people were rescued by the Athens Fire Department from a house fire that broke out at a residence on West State Street.

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Issue to abolish city charter left off Nelsonville ballots

By Maggie Amacher | Nov. 5

Issue 23 was left off paper ballots, affecting 90 voters who already cast their ballots.

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OUPD reports man with knife spotted by Ewing House

By Maggie Amacher | Nov. 4

OUPD received a report of a man in dark clothing and a ski mask with a knife, last seen running from Ewing House.

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Pickerington man banned from OU campuses

By Suzanne Piper | Sep. 6

Ohio University Police Department released a statement Thursday saying Michael Rinthalukay has been banned from all OU campuses due to numerous reports of concerning social media posts.

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OU student found unresponsive outside Athens City Parking Garage

By Madalyn Blair | Sep. 5

An OU student was found outside the Athens City Parking Garage around 11 p.m. The Athens Fire Department and EMS were en route to attend to the unresponsive male. Cameras on top of the garage showed the male climbing up and then jumping off the top. 

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Athens County judge finds City of Athens’ plastic bag ban unconstitutional

By Olivia Gilliand | Sep. 3

After nine months effective and a lawsuit from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, an Athens county judge has ruled the city of Athens' single-use plastic bag ban violates state law. 

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Students for Justice in Palestine held silent protest amid presidential pizza party

By Madalyn Blair | Aug. 28

Students for Justice in Palestine organized a silent protest during the presidential pizza party. Students were spread out across the green holding signs and Palestinian flags to show their ongoing support for Palestine. 

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J.D. Vance makes first solo appearance at rally in Middletown

By Olivia Gilliand | July 22

Ohio Senator J.D. Vance addressed constituents in his hometown of Middletown Monday after being announced as Republican Nominee Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick.

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Trump chooses J.D. Vance to be running mate in November

By Suzanne Piper | July 16

Trump announces J.D. Vance as his vice president pick on Monday–the first day of the Republican National Convention. The pair were officially nominated to the GOP at the RNC. 

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Suspected Trump shooter identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks

By Maggie Amacher | July 14

The suspected shooter who fired shots at former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally Saturday night has been identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.

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Former President Donald Trump escorted out after apparent gunfire at PA rally

By Olivia Gilliand | July 13

Former President Donald Trump was rushed off the campaign stage in Butler, Pennsylvania after popping noises. 

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Hunter Biden found guilty of three felonies

By Suzanne Piper | June 14

Hunter Biden was charged with three felonies involving a gun and drugs. A trial date hasn’t been set.