Gun store owner prevents sale of firearm, ammunition to OU student charged with assault
Mar. 24, 2016On Monday, James D. Howard entered Downs Bait and Guns and tried to purchase a firearm and ammunition, but was denied. Howard was later arrested.
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Mini golf course near The Ridges hopes to 'Putt People First' by giving to local charities
By Brook Endale | Mar. 24, 2016The course, named Putt People First, is Athens County’s only 18-hole miniature golf course, and its proceeds benefit local charities.
Basketball fans pack uptown bars for NCAA March Madness
By Jonny Palermo | Mar. 23, 2016Even though the Ohio University Men’s Basketball team didn't make the NCAA tournament, students and residents are still hyped for March Madness at the bars.
Renovated Union Bar & Grill to feature salvaged wood from fire
Mar. 22, 2016Eric Gunn, owner of The Union, is unsure when the bar will reopen after closing from a fire in November 2014.
Students, Athens residents discuss regulation of Airbnb at event hosted by Generation Opportunity
By Nora Jaara | Mar. 22, 2016Airbnbs have been a subject of debate since last year, provoking a myriad of responses.
Police Blotter: Tears and urine were flowing at Saturday's High Fest
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 22, 2016One man cried after officers observed him and another man urinating on a fence at High Fest on Saturday.
OUPD charges former OU student after allegedly assaulting Bird Arena staff member
Mar. 22, 2016Former Ohio University student charged with one count each of burglary and weapons under disability after allegedly assaulting an OU staff member at Bird Arena.
Athens City Council unanimously approves city pool ordinance
By Alyse Peck | Mar. 21, 2016Athens City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that will provide costs for the design of the new city pool.
Black Life Action Coalition and Appalachia Resist! hold joint rally for water justice
By Lauren Fisher | Mar. 21, 2016The two groups recently formed a coalition that focuses on addressing the intersection of environmental and social justice.
Generation Opportunity to host a panel on home sharing through Airbnb
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Mar. 21, 2016Three panelists will discuss home sharing tomorrow at Baker Center.
From rock bands to keg stands: The comprehensive history of fest season at OU
By Jonny Palermo | Mar. 20, 2016Fests have been an Ohio University staple for years, but how did fest season get started?
Athens City Council likely to settle the city's pool debate with a vote at Monday's meeting
By Alyse Peck | Mar. 20, 2016Athens City Council will meet Monday to vote on the amended city pool ordinance, which would budget $500,000 for a new pool.
Harassment and digital stalking can be hard to solve in the digital realm
By Julia Fair | Mar. 20, 2016When stalking crosses over into the digital realm, it becomes a grey area in how to solve the crime.
Despite less than ideal weather, students drank up at High Fest
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 19, 2016Students headed to High Street on Saturday to drink and party during the second all-day fest of the year.
Congress Street remains quiet after uncertain plans for 'Congress Fest'
By Taylor Maple | Mar. 18, 2016Plans for the fest, which residents were invited to through a now-deleted Facebook page, did not come to fruition.
As temperatures rise, so do arrests
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 17, 2016Warm weather draws people outside, creating crowds and other concerns for police.
Three officers patrol the streets while others try to solve fest-related crimes
By Julia Fair | Mar. 17, 2016The city of Athens has a few officers patrol the streets, while others survey the fests to deal with fest-related crimes.
Students and local law enforcement are gearing up to High Fest this weekend
Mar. 17, 2016High Fest, the second all-day fest of the season, is Saturday.
Students uncertain about status of Congress Fest
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 16, 2016Athens Police Department may not be taking extra precautions for the potential fest.
Police Blotter: OUPD issues 20 citations for public urination during Mill Fest Weekend
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 16, 2016The Athens Police Department received a report Sunday that someone had urinated through an open window into a sorority house.
