City Council: Members vote to allow motorcycle rally early July
By George Shillcock | June 5, 2018City Council members approved funding for a bikeway extension and street closures for a motorcycle rally.
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Nelsonville police officer fired after making racist comments
By Julia Evertsy | June 3, 2018Joshua Braglin used several racial slurs to describe Hocking College’s interim police chief.
Candidates are set for Ohio’s 15th Congressional District
By George Shillcock | Feb. 18, 2018Before facing Steve Stivers in November, three Democratic candidates with no political experience have to run against each other.
Student Union hosts workshop to encourage Athens residents to organize against anti-semitism
By Julia Evertsy | Feb. 14, 2018The Holler Network focused on what fuels the fire of white supremacy Tuesday.
Former anti-LGBT Ohio lawmaker resigns after alleged sexual harassment of men
By Bennett Leckrone | Nov. 19, 2017Wesley Goodman has resigned after alleged sexual harassment.
Students demanded funding increase to Survivor Advocacy Program at F--kRapeCulture rally
By Ellen Wagner , Madeleine Peck and Ashton Nichols | Oct. 7, 2017This is the 6th annual F--kRapeCulture rally.
New organization to host Passion Works Studio
By Aubree Dix | Apr. 2, 2017Creative Foundations will be the new provider of Passion Works Studio as ATCO is set to dissolve.
Number of children in foster care in Athens County expected to continue to rise this year
By Taylor Maple | Oct. 13, 2016The increase in foster children is due largely to the amount of opiate abuse in Athens County and in Ohio in general, according to Children Services.
Members of Ohio University College Republicans leave their mark on West Virginia
By Luke Torrance | Aug. 29, 2016Even though the group is based in Athens, OUCR does not limit its work to inside state lines. As club alumni have flocked to West Virginia politics, so has OUCR to West Virginia events.
Police Blotter: Summer drunkenness, wild thefts
By Bailey Gallion | Aug. 18, 2016Summer in Athens sees it share of debauchery
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.
