Athens’ third roundabout settles onto West Union Street
By EMILY BOHATCH | Sep. 2, 2014OU students may’ve noticed on their morning commutes to campus: There’s a new roundabout on W. Union Street.
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Renovated bathrooms already soiled by destructive bar patrons
By Emma Ockerman | Sep. 2, 2014Nothing is safe in Uptown Athens on any given night.
Inspection reports from health department yield mixed results among Court Street restaurants
By Suhyeon Park | Sep. 2, 2014You may be surprised to see how your favorite Uptown eatery scored on the latest round of health department inspections.
Still no leads in Gamertsfelder Hall shooting scare
By Matt Cudahy | Sep. 2, 2014OUPD continues to search for information about the shooting scare that left East Green dorms evacuated this July.
Theft of laptops on the rise
By Joshua Lim | Sep. 2, 2014Lock your doors! Police reports show burglaries on- and off-campus.
Dried up: Selling alcohol illegal in Albany
By Heather Hare | Aug. 29, 2014Fifteen minutes down State Route 32 from Athens, there is a village where selling alcohol is outlawed.
Proposed nuisance party amendment might increase fines, reduce criminalization
By William T. Perkins | Aug. 29, 2014Change looks to be on the horizon for Athens’ nuisance party ordinance.
Specialist offers tips to improve Athens bike paths
By William T. Perkins | Aug. 29, 2014Athens officials are looking for ways to improve their bikeways.
Law enforcement work to regulate city signs law
By Emma Ockerman | Aug. 28, 2014The Athens Police Department received phone calls this weekend from students concerned about vulgar signs hanging on public property, but reminds students that all unpermitted signs are illegal in the city.
Leader in Athens-Detroit drug ring sentenced to 10 years in prison
By Suhyeon Park | Aug. 27, 2014One of the leaders of an Athens-Detroit drug ring was sentenced to 10 mandatory years in prison, after appearing Tuesday in Athens County Common Pleas Court before Judge George McCarthy.
Secretary of State candidate visits Athens
By William T. Perkins | Aug. 27, 2014Athens Democrats rally together with support of State Sen. Nina Turner
County to build road salt storage before winter
By M.C. Tilton | Aug. 27, 2014Two new storage structures give hope to a less icy and safer winter this year
Suspended OU professor asks court to suppress evidence related to child porn case
By Suhyeon Park | Aug. 26, 2014University professor files motion to suppress evidence against child porn charge.
Police reports show theft, possession of drugs
By Joshua Lim | Aug. 26, 2014A handful of police reports rolled through the Athens Police Department and the Ohio University Police Department throughout move-in week, with calls coming from both on and off campus.
Kiser’s Barbeque gets central with new Court Street storefront
By Suhyeon Park | Aug. 26, 2014After a brief trial-period last week, Kiser’s opened its third brick-and-mortar spot at the former Quiznos location, 42 S. Court St., Monday. The grand opening was such a success, workers agreed, that the food “ran out” by 3 p.m. and they had to close up shop.
Effects of proposed Ohio River fracking dock remain murky
By M.C. Tilton | Aug. 26, 2014Plan can potentially pollute water supply; Athens County residents worried
Road closures coming around Baker and Alden
By Emma Ockerman | Aug. 25, 2014Don't plan on driving through one part of campus tomorrow.
