Crowd of walkers shuts down State Route 56 after 14Fest
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 17, 2016Athens County Sheriff Rodney Smith called the event a success, though the closure of the highway angered some.
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Athens County Major Crimes Unit seized 146 marijuana plants from Athens home
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 15, 2016The unit began its investigation after firemen responding to a fire thought they saw a growing operation in the basement of the house.
Law enforcement prepare for 'zombie march' to and from 14Fest
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 14, 2016There will be no free shuttles to and from the event this year.
Female correctional officers train the same as males, but daily work may differ
By Julia Fair | Apr. 14, 2016Teresia Trace, a correctional officer at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, is one of 1,227 female correctional officers in Ohio, where about 80 percent of correctional officers are male.
Union Bar and Grill expected to open soon; West Union construction is now 'vertical'
By Jonny Palermo | Apr. 12, 2016Recent posts from The Union’s Facebook page said the business intends to re-open its doors April 17.
14Fest policy changes to affect law enforcement, emergency medical services this weekend
By Nora Jaara | Apr. 12, 2016Changes in alcohol policy and lack of shuttles have county officials uncertain of what to expect for this year's Number Fest.
Police Blotter: OUPD responds to report of smeared peanut butter in Sargent Hall
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 12, 2016OUPD has no witnesses in relation to an incident where someone smeared peanut butter all over a Sargent Hall hallway.
Outdoor seating may be added near South Congress and Court streets
By Alyse Peck | Apr. 11, 2016The project, however, could eliminate six or seven parking spaces on the north side of West Union Street.
Athens Police Department sees increase in student compliance, less noise arrests
By Julia Fair | Apr. 11, 2016A 45 percent decrease in noise related arrests may be due to students complying with the nuisance party ordinance.
Remember when a zebra was spotted at Texas Roadhouse?
By Luke O'Roark | Apr. 11, 2016APD Chief Tom Pyle said the department does not have a certain protocol for dealing with exotic animals within Athens County and only has dealt with a crocodile and python.
Athens City council to continue Boogie on the Bricks and recycling bin discussions
By Alyse Peck | Apr. 10, 2016Athens City Council will host presentation from BigBelly, a recycling and waste management group, and Buckeye Energy Brokers, Inc., a company that aids cities in manage energy needs, at Monday's meeting.
Between the Lines: Students braved Palmer Fest with onesies, 'beer tubes'
By Julia Fair | Apr. 10, 2016Bobcats made the trek to Palmer Fest despite cold temperatures
Partygoers wear multiple layers and onesies to combat snow and cold weather during Palmer Fest
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 9, 2016Police began shutting parties down by 3 p.m. and most were completely shut down by 5:30 p.m.
Students braved the cold and rain for Friday night's Palmer Place Fest
By Jonny Palermo | Apr. 8, 2016Although partygoers saw fewer police officers, Palmer Place security staff monitored the event.
Dave Yost, Jon Husted address Athens Republicans at annual dinner
By Nora Jaara | Apr. 7, 2016Yost shared his opinions on presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders while at the event.
Overturned GoBus was first accident with injuries for company
Apr. 7, 2016GoBus has been operating since November 2011, yet this was the first major accident with injuries, Carolyn Conley, GoBus coordinator, said.
Deejays, students prepare for Palmer Place and Palmer fests despite cold weather
By Julia Fair | Apr. 7, 2016Final fest weekend brings sketchy weather and an array of entertainment.
Police Blotter: Student runs from cop, detective finds puddle of 'what appeared to be urine'
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 7, 2016The Ohio University Police Department arrested three students for disorderly conduct by intoxication last week.
Jackie O's plans to finish solar panel installation by Earth Day
By Jeremy Hill | Apr. 7, 2016In 2015, Jackie O’s brewery announced a plan to outfit its brewery with solar panels. That project, fulfilled by Third Sun Solar, inc., is set to wrap up sometime this month.
Athens Police Department releases new information, DNA report on sexual predator
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Apr. 6, 2016The DNA report shows a white male with green eyes and reddish brown or blond hair.
