Ex-employee accused of stealing bones from Ohio University
By Kelly Fisher | Jan. 14, 2014A second former Ohio University employee was indicted in connection to the theft and sale of bones and preserved human remains from a university anatomy lab.
LOCAL
Donors give three local families holiday gifts
By Emma Ockerman | Jan. 14, 2014Three families The Post showcased in December spent their holidays with a few more gifts under their tree and in their wallets.
Bobcat bouncing back
By Lucas Daprile | Jan. 13, 2014Once considered locally extinct but now boasting a resilient population growth since their recent resurgence, the bobcat is making a comeback in Ohio.
Third person indicted in connection to Glouster murder case
By Kelly Fisher | Jan. 13, 2014A third person affiliated with an October murder case was indicted Tuesday for allegedly receiving stolen property that belonged to the deceased.
Council discusses roadway extensions
By Emma Ockerman | Jan. 13, 2014Ohio University students might return in the fall to find several on- and near-campus streets connected, extended or rerouted, city officials said.
Robberies may spike for off-campus housing
By Allan Smith | Jan. 12, 2014Many Ohio University students returning to their off-campus housing before the Spring Semester kicks off Monday might be shocked to see their TVs, DVD players or other belongings have gone missing.
Authorities release photo of suspect linked to Walmart fire
By Allan Smith | Dec. 17, 2013Athens Police released an image, captured from video surveillance, of a suspect believed to be connected to an early morning fire at a local Walmart late last month.
Leaders mourn loss of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela, who passed away at 95
By Allan Smith | Dec. 5, 2013Nelson Mandela, the first black president in South Africa’s history and the man
Calling in Crime
By Allan Smith | Dec. 5, 2013An uptick in reported rapes, a progressive downfall in noise and party complaints and a whole lot of thefts from Wal-Mart highlighted the crimes called in to Athens Police during Ohio University’s 2013 Fall Semester, according to police reports obtained by The Post.
SantaFest will be held Uptown on Saturday to kick-off the holiday season in Athens
By Suhyeon Park | Dec. 5, 2013Christmas is still more than two weeks away, but Santa Claus will be hitting Court Street on Saturday.
City prepares to tighten the purse strings with budget
By Emma Ockerman | Dec. 4, 2013As students prepare for tedious finals and nights spent studying, Athens City Council will pore over estimates for next year’s budget.
Athena Grand to foster Christmas spirit with new RiffTrax production
By William Ashton | Dec. 4, 2013Returning to bring some Christmas cheer, the RiffTrax boys will be providing a festive commentary track for the holiday turkey Santa Claus Conquers the Martians at the Athena Grand, 1008 E. State St.
An Athens family wants more research and more funding for cystic fibrosis to help their daughter live a better life
By Hannah Yang | Dec. 4, 2013One Athens family has a very unique wish this holiday season.
Holiday Wish List: Meet the Huddys
By Lucas Daprile | Dec. 3, 2013Tabatha and Chris Huddy thought they found the perfect home to raise their two-year-old daughter Abigail.
Holiday Wish List: Meet the Travises
By Emma Ockerman | Dec. 3, 2013A perfect Christmas for the Travises would be the promise of a warm home with three bedrooms by New Year’s.
In Athens County, 22 percent of recently adopted kids were teenagers
By Allan Smith | Dec. 2, 2013There is a perception, some say, that a family looking to adopt a child would only consider one who is very young.
Report lists number of statewide vehicle fatalities at 13 following Thanksgiving weekend
By XANDER ZELLNER | Dec. 2, 2013A provisional report released Monday by the Ohio State Highway Patrol shows 13 people died in motor vehicle crashes statewide during the days around Thanksgiving.
Convicted murderer's parole hearing gets pushed back to 2018
By Kelly Fisher | Dec. 1, 2013The Ohio Parole Board decided Tuesday to continue the third parole hearing of an Athens man convicted of murdering an Ohio University student in 1983.
City expects to see $100,000 decrease in the general fund next fiscal year
By Emma Ockerman | Nov. 25, 2013As the fiscal year draws to a close and the remaining dollars in Athens’ general fund are being depleted, some local officials say the city’s funds will be tighter than usual next year.
Voters, lawmakers show support for potential Clinton candidacy
By Lucas Daprile | Nov. 25, 2013Supporters of the former secretary of state gathered in Baker University Center on Monday to promote Hillary Clinton as a candidate for president in 2016.
