Student voter turnout consistently low
By M.C. Tilton | Oct. 31, 2014Even though college-aged residents of Athens have adequate opportunities and resources to vote, turnout stats are still disappointingly low.
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Fracking network report finds toxic air in Athens County
By Emma Ockerman | Oct. 31, 2014The report centered on locations in six states, including Athens County.
The beacon of blue light: 77 blue lights maintained on campus
By Joshua Lim | Oct. 31, 2014OU students are more likely to use blue lights to call anyone else besides the police.
Court Street gunshots most significant crime of the month
By Julia Fair | Oct. 29, 2014The Halloween gunfire was among the November crimes of the month
Congressional candidate Wharton stops by OU
By Nora Jaara | Oct. 29, 2014A candidate for U.S. Congress stopped by Baker Wednesday
Athens Police Department has recovered several stolen items
By Emma Ockerman | Oct. 29, 2014Stolen items outnumber reports of stolen property
Burglary reports have increased significantly in 2014
By Joshua Lim | Oct. 29, 2014Athens City burglary reports have almost doubled this year, and the year hasn’t even ended.
Students arrested at senate meeting keep not-guilty pleas
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 29, 2014During their pretrial Wednesday, the students arrested on Sept. 10 at Student Senate had their charges reduced from a fourth degree misdemeanor to a minor misdemeanor
Candidate forum allows judge candidates an opportunity to speak
By William T. Perkins | Oct. 29, 2014The League of Women Voters held their final candidate forum featuring common pleas court judge candidates Herman Carson and George McCarthy
OU students to appear in court for pretrial
By Suhyeon Park | Oct. 29, 2014Four students who were arrested at the Student Senate meeting after Megan Marzec’s “blood bucket” challenge will have their pretrial Wednesday afternoon.
East State Street to receive makeover
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 29, 2014The East State St and U.S. 33 interchange will become the home of Ohio’s second diverging diamond interchange.
'Haunted Hocking' paranormal thrill-seekers share ghost-hunting strategies with students
By Bethany N. Bella | Oct. 28, 2014Pat Quakenbush of Haunted Hocking encourages Athens residents to get involved with ghost-hunting tours just in time for Halloween.
Hecht and Thompson go head to head for county auditor
By Emma Ockerman | Oct. 28, 2014A county auditor’s occupation might not be the most glamorous — but it’s one worth about $52 million in funding, with $12 million of that coming from taxpayer dollars.
Stivers and Wharton race to see who succeeds in receiving the congressman title
By Samuel Howard | Oct. 28, 2014The race for Ohio’s 15th Congressional District pins an Ohio National Guardsman against a retired U.S. Air Force veteran.
Phillips and Dennis compete to earn the spot as State Representative
By William Perkins | Oct. 28, 2014The two candidates for State Representative of the 94th District both say that something has to be done about education, job growth and ensuring that constituents are fairly represented at the Ohio Statehouse — they just don’t agree how.
APD releases some specifics on main suspect, investigation in Halloween gunfire case
By Emma Ockerman | Oct. 28, 2014A description has been provided to police of a potential suspect.
Police Blotter: Police responding to halloween antics
By Matt Cudahy | Oct. 28, 2014Halloween weekend is like the Super Bowl for local police departments.
Both well qualified candidates compete for the title of Common Pleas Court Judge
By Suhyeon Park | Oct. 28, 2014Two longtime members of the Athens County legal scene are jockeying for a chance to be the county’s Common Pleas Court Judge.
City Council hoping to thwart alcohol permits for Chipotle, others
By William T. Perkins | Oct. 27, 2014Several businesses uptown are currently hoping to acquire liquor licenses — though not if Athens City Council members have anything to say about it.
Local Column: Don't ignore Election Day in Athens
By Samuel Howard | Oct. 27, 2014As a reporter and editor, I’m always hunting for fascinating tidbits of information to give stories context.
