Police Blotter: Summer drunkenness, wild thefts
By Bailey Gallion | Aug. 18, 2016Summer in Athens sees it share of debauchery
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Tragedy, excitement hit Athens during the summer
By Bailey Gallion and William T. Perkins | Aug. 18, 2016Here are some of the biggest headlines that hit Athens after Ohio University’s spring term ended
Students should begin search for off-campus housing early
By Maddie Capron | Aug. 18, 2016Off-campus housing options tend to be picked over by late summer.
New legislation means new solar-powered, 'smart' recycling containers
By Kaitlin Fochesato | May 31, 2016Athens City Council approved legislation authorizing new "smart" recycling containers to be installed on streets Uptown.
Finding fun away from Athens
By Alicia Hopkins | May 30, 2016Several places near Athens offer options for small day trips to suit all interests.
Officials, representatives all students should know
By Julia Fair | May 30, 2016Every Bobcat should recognize these administrators, city officials and law enforcers.
Former OU student killed in River Park shooting Thursday night
By Brook Endale | May 27, 2016An Athens man has been charged with murder after an overnight investigation.
Ohio University Police Department receives report of rape from October
By Bailey Gallion | May 25, 2016A staff member told police another staff member was raped on Oct. 1 at 7 a.m., according to an Ohio University Police Department report.
City Council: Single-use bag fee sparks lively debate
By Kaitlin Fochesato | May 23, 2016Athens City Council discussed a controversial single-use bag fee. If passed, the legislation would be the first of its kind in the state of Ohio.
Ohio University assistant professor of voice dies in car crash, memorial to be held Tuesday
By Bailey Gallion | May 23, 2016A memorial for Foerster and her children will be held Tuesday at Christ Lutheran Church, 69 Mill Street.
Alleged gross sexual imposition from 1978 reported to Ohio University Police Department
By Bailey Gallion | May 18, 2016Ohio University Police Department received a report of unwanted sexual conduct that allegedly occurred in 1978 on Tuesday.
Athens Fire Department wins Walmart grant; City council looking for new vehicles
By Kaitlin Fochesato | May 16, 2016A tractor mower and van are among the vehicles Athens City Council authorized money to replace.
OU joins four public universities in posting checkbook expenditures online
By Kaitlin Coward | May 13, 2016OU, Bowling Green State University, Central State University, Miami University and Wright State University became the first public universities in Ohio to post expenditures on the website.
Union Bar & Grill to reopen May 25
By Bailey Gallion | May 11, 2016The Union Bar and Grill's opening "weekend" will begin May 25, a Wednesday.
Crimes of the month: Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous seek information on counterfeit money, break-ins, sexual assaults
By Bailey Gallion | May 10, 2016In the most recent case the release described, a white male in an Ohio University T-shirt allegedly used a counterfeit bill to pay for merchandise at a Speedway.
OUSAOP no longer offers confidential counseling following the university's interpretation of federal and state laws
By Julia Fair | May 10, 2016Although the Ohio University Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program is deemed a rape crisis center, thus exempt from felony reporting laws, the university cites that same law when explaining why the program is no longer offering confidential counseling to survivors of sexual assault.
City council members discuss new legislation for single-use bags
By Kaitlin Fochesato | May 9, 2016A fee will be proposed to charge 10 cents per bag — paper or plastic — at grocery stores and other retailers alike.
Hillary Clinton talks coal industry, family during Athens tour stop
By Rebekah Barnes | May 3, 2016The former Secretary of State and current presidential candidate said she would have Jackie O's beer at the White House.
Police Blotter: Student found striking bikes with plastic post; officer sees student urinating in front of cruiser
By Bailey Gallion | May 3, 2016The same OUPD officer arrested two different students he found with vomit on their faces in separate incidents last week, according to police reports.
Athens City Council: Leftover mattresses salvaged, money is appropriated for recycling carts
By Kaitlin Fochesato | May 2, 2016Despite students being gone for the summer, Athens City Council chooses to focus on new legislation.
