Athens is named one of 'coolest' towns in the nation
By Samuel Howard | Feb. 25, 2015An independent travel website is reaffirming what many locally have argued for years: Athens is one of the coolest towns in the United States.
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Kasich encourages tightened spending, education reform during State of the State address
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 24, 2015The governor encouraged residents and legislators alike to continue on the economic path the state has been on
Man gets two-year jail term for Uptown sexual battery behind bar
By Chelsea Sick | Feb. 24, 2015Blackburn called sexual assault an "epidemic" on college campuses.
Congressman Stivers protests oil pipeline veto on Twitter
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 24, 2015U.S. Representative Steve Stivers, R-15th District, took to social media Tuesday to protest President Barack Obama’s veto of the Keystone XL pipeline bill.
‘Justice for Sheriff Kelly’ Facebook page reaches almost 400 ‘likes’
By Julia Fair | Feb. 24, 2015Less than three weeks after his conviction, a Facebook page has been created supporting ex-sheriff Pat Kelly’s release, reaching almost 400 ‘likes.’
Students can expect uptick in undercover police presence in spring
By Chelsea Sick | Feb. 23, 2015The Ohio Investigative Unit sends more undercover officers to Athens during big event weekends in order to keep underagers from consuming and buying alcohol.
Exotic pet owners in Ohio go through new procedures to keep their beloved pets
By Julia Fair | Feb. 23, 2015After the exotic animal escape in Zanesville, Ohio, during summer 2011, exotic pet owners have to go through a procedure to keep their beloved pets.
OUPD responded to multiple drug and alcohol related incidents, resulting in citations and vomit stains
By Emma Ockerman | Feb. 23, 2015Officers responded to multiple calls for an odor of marijuana last week, resulting in citations.
Council proposes ordinance to give other employees raises
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 23, 2015After Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl said he was giving employees raises with or without council approval, councilmembers brought forward an ordinance giving a one percent raise to nonunion employees.
Kasich’s speech may nod to potential 2016 bid for the White House
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 23, 2015Governor John Kasich, who might be considering a bid for president in 2016, will likely reflect on past economic improvements during Tuesday’s speech.
OUPD and D.P. Dough launch campaign to promote safe driving
By Joshua Lim | Feb. 22, 2015The next time you order a carry out from D.P. Dough, you might also find a flyer that lists the monetary consequences of driving a vehicle while impaired.
New e-cig shop hopes to help smokers quit, create a sense of community
By Jeremy Hill | Feb. 22, 2015A new retailer in uptown Athens is hoping to save lives, its co-owner said.
Council to discuss employees in law office
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 22, 2015Athens City Council will appoint former Chief Prosecutor Lisa Eliason to Law Director. Council will also discuss filing Eliason’s former position.
Former member of Marching 110 sentenced to 5 years in prison for sexual battery
By Emma Ockerman | Feb. 20, 2015Dedrick Peterson, 31, of Ann Arbor, was sentenced to five years in prison Friday after he was found guilty on three counts of sexual battery relating to a sexual assault case stemming from Ohio University's 2013 Homecoming Weekend.
Local man under the influence of cocaine shoots wife
By Julia Fair | Feb. 20, 2015While under the influence of cocaine, an Athen man shot his wife in both legs.
Advocacy group releases official homegrown marijuana proposal Thursday
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 19, 2015Pro-marijuana legalization group ResponsibleOhio put together a new proposal that would allow Ohio residents to grow their own marijuana.
Proposed legislation at the statehouse would restrict abortion
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 19, 2015Ohio State legislature will see six bills concerning regulations for abortion.
OU employee arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 18, 2015An Athens man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly possessing child pornography, according to a news release by the Athens County Sheriff’s office.
With campus closed, OU advises you to 'walk like a penguin'
By Samuel Howard | Feb. 18, 2015It's the first time OU has closed because of weather since last January.
Snow and cold weather continue to rip through Athens
By Emma Ockerman | Feb. 18, 2015Those hoping for Athens to see clear sidewalks and sunny skies woke up to a harsh reality Wednesday morning: It's still snowing, and it's still freezing.
