City Council: Members showed support for Bailey’s Mountain Bike Trail System and discussed updates to parking
Nov. 5, 2018The residential parking program was extended for an additional year.
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Issue 3 creates waiting game for Athens City School District
By Maggie Campbell | Nov. 4, 2018The levy has opened up discussions about how to best address issues within the district.
A record number of LGBT and female candidates are running for office this year. Here are some from Ohio
By George Shillcock | Nov. 4, 2018More than 300 LGBT candidates are running nationwide for all offices, while more than 1,000 women are running for federal and state office. Many are here in Ohio.
City Council: Council members to discuss Bailey's Mountain Bike Trail System
By Erica Tracy | Nov. 4, 2018City Council will also discuss parking ordinances for the the city.
Three priests who served in Athens listed among 17 clergymen accused of sexual abuse
By Logan Moore | Nov. 3, 2018Joseph A. Martinkosky, Robert F. Marrer and Walter Plimmer each served at Athens parishes between 1955 and 1972.
Elizabeth Warren, Ohio Democratic candidates visit Ohio University to encourage people to vote for Democrats
By George Shillcock | Nov. 1, 2018Warren and Cordray were joined by Betty Sutton, Rick Neal, and a crowd of hundreds of students and supporters.
Police Blotter: Drunken student nearly hits his face on Jefferson Hill steps; 'person on roof' probably just a rodent
By Jackie Osborne | Oct. 31, 2018The student was arrested for disorderly conduct by intoxication. A possible burglar on roof is rodents in the ceiling.
Ohio University alumnus creates Kickstarter for Athens-themed board game
By Taylor Johnston | Oct. 31, 2018The game features bars on Court Street.
Catholic priest charged with eight counts of sexual battery
By Logan Moore | Oct. 30, 2018The Diocese of Steubenville plans to release a list of priests who have been accused of sexual crimes by the end of October.
Jay Edwards and Taylor Sappington spar over state funding, abortion and Issue 1 during debate
By George Shillcock | Oct. 30, 2018Both candidates argued over who would best represent the interests of Southeast Ohio at the statehouse in Columbus.
Candlelight vigil held to commemorate Pittsburgh shooting
By Hardika Singh | Oct. 29, 2018A vigil was organized by Hillel to remember those who were killed in the Pittsburgh shooting.
Graduate Student Senate: Members will receive feedback about the Health Insurance Design Survey
By Chloe Meyers | Oct. 29, 2018The Center for Student Legal Services is hoping to raise its fee from $12 to $15, and asked GSS for support in the change.
Attendance down but arrests up for Halloween
By Megan Carlson | Oct. 28, 2018While attendance and arrests from OUPD and APD decreased, the Ohio Department of Public Safety Investigative Unit arrests had a significant increase.
Halloween in Athens: A timeline
By News Staff Update | Oct. 27, 2018Here are the Halloween updates from Mill and Court streets throughout the day.
Anonymous group leaves anti-Issue 3 signs around Athens
By Nolan Simmons | Oct. 25, 2018Yard signs, stickers and door hangers have been posted around Athens, and websites have launched against Issue 3 from the anonymous group.
Swing State of Mind: Candidates assemble in Athens next week to debate
By Madeleine Peck and George Shillcock | Oct. 25, 2018Candidates for Ohio House District 94 and Ohio’s 15th Congressional district will debate in back-to-back nights next week.
Police prepare for back-to-back Halloween and Homecoming weekends
By George Shillcock | Oct. 25, 2018Police will be bought in from around the state, APD and OUPD officers will have longer shifts and expect a possible increase in crimes.
Passion Works celebrates 20 years of art and community
By Megan Carlson | Oct. 25, 2018Passions Works will celebrate its 20th anniversary next month.
Extinguishing the Wildlands' Fires: A look into Wayne National Forest wildland firefighters
By Ashton Nichols | Oct. 25, 2018A team of seven people work on protecting the land and extinguishing the flames.
Police Blotter: Drunken OU students stumble into cuffs; deputies help man find lost dog
By Ellen Wagner | Oct. 24, 2018Two students were found falling into bushes and veering into the grass over the weekend.
