3 rescued from West State Street house fire
By Emily Stokes | Nov. 9Around 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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Athens County judge finds City of Athens’ plastic bag ban unconstitutional
By Olivia Gilliand | Sep. 3After 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.
Students for Justice in Palestine held silent protest amid presidential pizza party
By Madalyn Blair | Aug. 28Students 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.
J.D. Vance makes first solo appearance at rally in Middletown
By Olivia Gilliand | July 22Ohio Senator J.D. Vance addressed constituents in his hometown of Middletown Monday after being announced as Republican Nominee Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick.
Trump chooses J.D. Vance to be running mate in November
By Suzanne Piper | July 16Trump 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.
Suspected Trump shooter identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks
By Maggie Amacher | July 14The 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.
Former President Donald Trump escorted out after apparent gunfire at PA rally
By Olivia Gilliand | July 13Former President Donald Trump was rushed off the campaign stage in Butler, Pennsylvania after popping noises.
Hunter Biden found guilty of three felonies
By Suzanne Piper | June 14Hunter Biden was charged with three felonies involving a gun and drugs. A trial date hasn’t been set.
Trump found guilty on 34 counts in hush money trial
By Suzanne Piper | May 31Former U.S. President Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felonies in the hush money trial.
SANE kit picked up at O’Bleness Hospital on Friday
By Alison Patton | May 7OUPD responded to O’Bleness Hospital to collect an anonymous SANE kit.
Biden signs bill for TikTok parent company to sell or be banned
By Paige Fisher | Apr. 25The bill passed in the House on March 13, with a 360-58 vote, and the Senate passed the bill Tuesday with a vote of 79-18.
Police chief, students address concerns for Athens safety
By Alison Patton | Feb. 28Athens Police Chief Nick Magruder said crime does happen, and students should be mindful of it, but the crime occurring in Athens is nothing when comparing it to other cities.
Female student reports unknown suspect recording her showering to police
By Suzanne Piper | Feb. 28Female student reports unknown suspect recording her showering to police
Diversity scholarships, legal protections for faculty threatened
By Katie Millard | Feb. 23Following last summer’s Supreme Court decision on affirmative action and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s interpretation of the case, administrators have allegedly warned faculty they could be individually liable for any scholarship lawsuits. In tandem, many diversity scholarships may not be awarded for the 2024-2025 school year.
Bentley Hall classroom evacuated Tuesday after water gushes from ceiling
By Emily Stokes | Jan. 31Water gushed from the ceiling in Bentley Hall room 136 because of a possible burst pipe. Classes the room were evacuated and relocated.
