Athens Police Department receives three sexual assault reports
By Ellen Wagner | Oct. 9, 2018This is the 19th total report of sexual assault to APD and OUPD so far this academic year.
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Athens City School District looks to improve bias and discrimination policies
By Nolan Simmons | Oct. 7, 2018The district will use a multi-pronged approach to educate administrators on Titles IX, VI and VII civil rights investigations.
City Council: City Council members to discuss a pedestrian tunnel and AUBA trick-or-treat
By Erica Tracy | Oct. 7, 2018Richland Ave. will have an underground pedestrian tunnel before next school year.
Equal Rights
By Sarah M. Penix | Oct. 4, 2018House Bill 160 has been supported by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
Police Blotter: Intoxicated man kicks down door; penny jar reported stolen
By Jackie Osborne | Oct. 3, 2018Also, at least two dogs attracted local law enforcement’s attention.
City Council: Members review preparations for Halloween and approve construction for Richland Bridge over Coates Run
By Erica Tracy | Oct. 1, 2018Halloween Block Party music will begin at 6 p.m. on Oct. 27 on Court Street.
'It’s on Us, Bobcats' rally calls on campus to address sexual assault
By Ellen Wagner | Sep. 28, 2018The rally called for students to be better bystanders, support sexual assault survivors and create a cultural change.
Athens City Schools introduces new sexual education curriculum
By Arianna Guerra | Sep. 27, 2018Topics such as gender identity, sexual identity, healthy relationships and consent will be introduced to students in elementary school.
How the voter turnout of Ohio University students compares to that of millennials statewide
By Sara Hagan | Sep. 27, 2018In the 2014 midterm election, 12.4 percent of young Ohioans voted.
Police Blotter: OU student passes out in doorway; wedding's fireworks and music deemed too loud
By Jackie Osborne | Sep. 26, 2018The student was arrested by OUPD, and the wedding party was advised to turn the music down.
How To Vote: A guide to registering, voting absentee and changing your address
By Mikayla Rochelle | Sep. 25, 2018The midterm elections will be held Nov. 6.
Athens residents attend Medicare presenation
By Logan Moore | Sep. 25, 2018Athens residents were able to learn about Medicare benefits and options.
APD receives rape report from 1992
By Ellen Wagner | Sep. 25, 2018The 26-year-old report is the 11th report of sexual assault to APD this academic year.
APD receives 10th report of sexual assault
By Ellen Wagner | Sep. 25, 2018This report does not seem to be related to previous incidents.
City Council: Council members discussed changes to Title 35, fire station grant and Athens Farmers Market development
By Erica Tracy | Sep. 24, 2018Changes to Title 35 will allow Athens to exercise their full rights of way.
City Council: Council members to discuss farmers market and grant for Athens Fire Headquarters
By Erica Tracy | Sep. 23, 2018Council members will discuss the Athens Fire Headquarters, which is more than 30 years old.
Attorney General Mike DeWine wants to mandate tuition guarantees in universities and reduce student testing in K-12 public schools
By George Shillcock | Sep. 20, 2018Both Mike DeWine and Richard Cordray want to regulate college tuition costs and reduce K-12 testing.
Athens residents express concerns for safety
By Ian McKenzie | Sep. 20, 2018Residents are concerned for both their own and students’ safety after recent sexual assault reports.
Athens businesses receive training for bystander intervention
By Ellen Wagner | Sep. 19, 2018The businesses were trained through the Active Bystander Coalition and Better Bystanders training program.
