Tax levies in abundance on Athens County ballots
Oct. 27, 2014There are a number of ballot issues this fall.
LOCAL
APD investigation leads to main suspect, identified as black male
By Emma Ockerman | Oct. 27, 2014APD's investigation so far has pointed to a suspect described as a black male in his 20s, who wore a hoodie at the time of the shooting on Court Street early Sunday morning.
OU students make up nearly half of this year's Halloween arrests
Oct. 27, 2014APD arrested 26 people who identified themselves to police as OU students, and there were 29 other arrests — a mix of non-university affiliated persons and students from other schools.
Athens City Council Preview: Athens parks may soon be smoke-free
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 27, 2014After an informative presentation from south side resident Thaden Brient two weeks ago, Athens City Council members will open discussions on an ordinance that would create a smoking ban in all public parks.
Athens woman killed in Sunday car crash
By Joshua Lim | Oct. 27, 2014The crash happened on State Route 550.
Plus 1 Pizza, Tim Hortons open on East State Street
By BETHANY BELLA | Oct. 27, 2014Ohio University students hoping to expand their food options down East State Street now have a couple new choices.
The shots fired on Sunday caused no injuries, no arrests have been made
By Sam Howard | Oct. 26, 2014The shots fired on Saturday caused no injuries, no arrests have been made
Halloween Block Party leads to dozens of arrests
By Emma Ockerman | Oct. 26, 2014Halloween Block Party leads to dozens of arrests
Gunshots fired on Court Street early Sunday morning
By Will Drabold | Oct. 25, 2014Hours after gunshots were fired on Court St. in Athens early Sunday morning, police have found the weapon they believe was shot into the air but still have made no arrests.
HallOUween 2014
Oct. 25, 2014Check back with The Post for Halloween'14 updates and news during the block party celebration!
Let's Not Be Cops: Police warn against dangerous Halloween behavior
By Joshua Lim | Oct. 24, 2014The Dos and Don’ts of the Halloween Block Party.
Community Inclusion at ATCO heading to Columbus for Special Olympics qualifier
By Anna Gibbs | Oct. 24, 2014At ATCO there is a service called Community Inclusion that brings event opportunities for members of the community to go to. This weekend they are preparing to go to Columbus to participate in the qualifier for the summer Special Olympics.
Officials prepare for Halloween Block Party
By Emma Ockerman | Oct. 24, 2014Local law and health agencies beef up Uptown presence for Halloween
Prepare for spotty cell phone reception this weekend
By Matt Cudahy | Oct. 24, 2014Incoming crowds for the Halloween weekend will likely leave most without cell phone service
Drinking Before Halloween, students should be aware of what they could face if they party too hard
By Maria DeVito | Oct. 24, 2014Before Bobcats and their visitors put on that costume and pick up a can of Natty Light, they should know what happens when they party just a little too hard.
State and local candidates reflect on fundraising
By William T. Perkins | Oct. 23, 2014Finance reports for political candidates were filed Thursday. Candidates reflect on what works and what doesn’t in raising funds.
Wine bar to offer new atmosphere
By Nora Jaara | Oct. 22, 2014A new wine bar in town offers a different kind of atmosphere.
Athens gas prices inflated compared to rest of state
By Matt Cudahy | Oct. 22, 2014Gas prices in Athens are much higher than surrounding counties.
City officials plan for Halloween block party
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 22, 2014Athens officials offer their advice for the Halloween Festivities
Director of Athens County Job and Family Services announced retirement at commissioners meeting
By Matt Cudahy | Oct. 22, 2014Jack Frech, director of the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services, announced his retirement at Tuesday's county commissioners meeting, after 33 years on the job.
