Fest season draws to a close with Palmer Fest
By Abby Miller | Mar. 31, 2019The fest started at 10 a.m. and ended at about 3:30 p.m.
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Swing State of Mind: A talk with Athens City Council Candidate Arian Smedley
By Maddie Capron and George Shillcock | Mar. 28, 2019Arian Smedley, a candidate for Athens City Council, joins the show this week.
Athens City School District supports local first responders with donated school bus, rescue training at East Elementary
By Nolan Simmons | Mar. 27, 2019AFD will hold a school bus-specific vehicle extrication class at home rather than at the Ohio Fire Academy in Reynoldsburg.
Local business owner to run for mayor
By Colt Austen | Mar. 27, 2019Damon Krane will run against Athens City Mayor Steve Patterson in the next election.
Police Blotter: Fruit thrown at OU student's door; woman drunkenly passes out in Rite Aid parking lot
By Megan Carlson | Mar. 27, 2019A criminal mischief report was taken by OUPD for the fruit-throwing, and the woman was arrested for disorderly conduct by intoxication.
City Council: Athens Police Department ask legislation for body cams; Uptown parking garage may see renovations
By Madeline Butina | Mar. 25, 2019A five-year contract may give APD state-of-the-art body cameras and improved Taser technology.
Wrongful death is likely the focus of lawsuits filed against HCOM graduate
By Ian McKenzie | Mar. 25, 2019The cases filed against Husel will most likely focus on wrongful death.
The 60+ Program creates a diverse student body at Ohio University
By Paige Miller | Mar. 24, 2019The program seeks to expand learning opportunities for Ohio residents above the age of 60.
City Council to meet in committees Monday
By Madeline Butina | Mar. 24, 2019The City and Safety Services Committee will discuss body cameras for Athens Police Department.
High Fest maintains steady energy and culture
By Nolan Simmons | Mar. 23, 2019Some festgoers began as early as 7 a.m.
Congo Fest dies down as festgoers prepare for High Fest
By Paige Miller | Mar. 23, 2019Small parties of about 15-20 people dotted Congress Street beginning at 4 p.m. to kick off Congo Fest.
Swing State of Mind: Chatting with Athens City Council candidate Sam Miller
By George Shillcock | Mar. 21, 2019Host George chats with city council candidate Sam Miller about Athens’ West Side and sustainability, among other topics.
Odyssey Nutrition moves to West Union Street
By Spencer Holbrook | Mar. 21, 2019The new location opened Thursday.
Board of Elections meeting hears from local residents regarding polling locations
By Abby Miller | Mar. 20, 2019Residents from Nelsonville, Waterloo and other local towns said polling location changes were a form of voter suppression.
Police Blotter: Woman reports 1-inch scratch on car; dog smells cotton candy
By Megan Carlson | Mar. 20, 2019Also, reports of missing dirt bikes and farm equipment.
Athens County Board of County Commissioners approve hiring of two new people
By Hardika Singh | Mar. 19, 2019The commissioners agreed to hire two new people at the rate of $23.45 and $28.71 per hour respectively.
APD receives rape report
By Ellen Wagner | Mar. 19, 2019There have been five reports of sexual assault since Jan. 13.
City Council: Pilot compost project extended until June
By Ellen Wagner | Mar. 19, 2019The program was expanded so Athens-Hocking Recycling could gather data on the effectiveness of composting in Athens.
City Council: Members to vote to extend pilot compost project
By Ellen Wagner | Mar. 17, 2019The project would extend to June 30 if the ordinance is passed.
Body found Friday at Strouds Run State Park
By Logan Moore | Mar. 11, 2019The 23-year-old man was found by a hiker at about 11 a.m.
