Police Blotter: Man arrested on child support warrant; semi stuck on railroad
By Anna Millar | Mar. 22, 2023The Athens County Sheriff’s Office assisted a semi-truck which was stuck on railroad tracks in Millfield.
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City Council passes resolution urging legislation for train derailments
By Anastasia Carter | Mar. 20, 2023Mayor Steve Patterson said that the city has a plan in the event that a train derailment occurs in Athens.
Local group supports mothers of children with Down syndrome
By Anna Millar | Mar. 19, 2023In July, Gena Hendrickson and Erica Williams created a group for mothers who have children with Down syndrome to share their experiences.
Presidential candidates discuss goals for OU at forums
By Madalyn Blair and Harshita Singhania | Mar. 13, 2023OU invited students, faculty and staff alongside members of the Athens and regional campus communities to hear from presidential candidate finalists at open forums in March.
Two candidates remain in OU’s presidential search
By Ryan Maxin | Mar. 10, 2023Susana Rivera-Mills, one of three presidential candidates, rescinded her candidacy Friday.
The Green Door to open on March 17 in Albany Ohio
By Paige Fisher | Mar. 2, 2023The Green Door will open a new boutique-style storefront on March 17.
Bad Boys Chicken closes in Athens
By Kendall Wright | Mar. 2, 2023BBC chicken and waffles is moving to Columbus for more opportunities
Police Blotter: Man receives threat from scammers; mailbox hit by a car
By Anna Millar | Mar. 1, 2023The Athens County Sheriff's Office took a report of a threatening anonymous message sent to a man after he declined a scam.
Department of Energy awards OU researchers $2 million grant
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 28, 2023The researchers at OU have worked on developing produced-water remediation technology for the past 10 years.
Athens goes 'plastic-free by 2023'
By Suzanne Piper | Feb. 26, 2023Vendors for city events have to comply with the Athens resolution to use reusable products at public events.
Police Blotter: Man with multiple warrants arrested; mailbox stolen
By Anna Millar | Feb. 22, 2023The Athens County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man with multiple felony warrants out for his arrest.
City Council: Possible ban on sale of flavored tobacco products discussed
By Ryan Maxin | Feb. 21, 2023Council is reviewing a similar proposed ban in Columbus to apply it to Athens.
College Green gas leak prompts multi-building evacuations
By Alex Imwalle | Feb. 15, 2023Multiple buildings near College Green were evacuated after construction workers struck a gas line while working on the National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza.
Cow loose on roadway, stolen car found
By Kendall Wright | Feb. 14, 2023Several people attempted to round up a cow on Lemaster Road.
City Council debates waste management service bids
By Jack Solon | Feb. 14, 2023City Council met in committees Monday to assess various bid offers from waste management companies.
Albany firefighter receives award for service
By Cole Patterson | Feb. 12, 2023Captain Randall Crossen Sr. was recognized for his service and presented the “EMT / Paramedic of the year” award for the state of Ohio on Saturday, Feb. 11.
Police Blotter: Cow found in road, Kroger serves trespass complaint
By Anna Millar | Feb. 8, 2023Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to complaints of reckless driving and trespassing.
City Council approves emergency ordinance
By Ella Jay | Feb. 6, 2023The ordinance removed the formal bidding procedure so that a collapsed storm line that has formed a sinkhole located at 30 Curran Drive could be replaced.
Police Blotter: Barking dog reported in Glouster; car abandoned for two months
By Anna Millar | Feb. 1, 2023The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a vehicle was abandoned for two months.
APD, OUPD face department vacancies, hiring officers
By Kendall Wright | Jan. 31, 2023APD is currently looking to fill three vacant spots in its department. OUPD told The Post it does not advertise the number of vacant positions within the department.
