Living on Mill Street comes with keg expenses, locking doors
By Julia Fair | Mar. 13, 2016Some Ohio University students who live on fest streets can spend thousands on kegs and cases for the masses.
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Fewer arrests at this year's 'nuts' Mill Fest
By Julia Fair | Mar. 12, 2016Low arrest numbers and OU students in fest gear kicked off the first fest of the season Saturday afternoon.
After slow beginning Milliron Fest was 'put back on the map' as fest season opener
By Kryra Cobb | Mar. 11, 2016Fest season kicked off on Milliron Street.
Republican candidate for Ohio Statehouse outraises both Democrats
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Mar. 10, 2016Jay Edwards, local candidate for House District 94, raised significantly more than his two potential Democratic opponents, according to the most recent campaign finance reports.
New officer gets his dream job at OUPD
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 10, 2016OUPD's newest officer coached elementary school football. He shoots guns and rides four-wheelers in his spare time.
OU Alumnus encourages people to live their dreams through clothing store
Mar. 10, 2016Mo Denton’s brand of clothing, 24.7 Dreams, helps people think about and realize their dreams.
Fest season brings alcohol arrests, students celebrate spring
By Julia Fair | Mar. 10, 2016While fest season brings students together to celebrate warm weather, it also brings alcohol related arrests for those who misbehave.
Athens County Sheriff's Office looking into Facebook post about deceased infant
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 9, 2016Athens County Sheriff's Office is investigating the alleged death of an infant.
Students take a study break to celebrate Green Beer Day
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 9, 2016Students and alumni took to Court Street to drink green beer and enjoy the weather.
Old school New York-style pizza joint opens in Athens' uptown
By Jonny Palermo | Mar. 9, 2016Franco's Pizza will be opening on Court Street Thursday.
Police Blotter: Spring break leaves Ohio University campus mostly quiet
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 9, 2016OUPD had a relatively quiet week during spring break.
Here is a list of Green Beer Day bar specials Uptown
By Marisa Fernandez | Mar. 9, 2016'The Post' has complied Wednesday’s bar specials just in time for Green Beer Day.
City Council approves ARTS/West mural and new Community Relations Commission
By Alyse Peck | Mar. 7, 2016City Council met Monday to approve the new ARTS/West mural and newly revived Community Relations Commission.
Here's what some local bars are doing to prepare for Green Beer Day
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 7, 2016Some bars are opening earlier on Green Beer Day and will serve green-dyed beer to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
Thin Mints, Tagalongs, Samoas, Oh my! Girl Scout cookies for sale at the top of Baker
By Jonny Palermo | Mar. 7, 2016A local Girl Scout troop will be selling cookies at the top of the Baker Center this week.
Local antique shop holds rich history in each piece of furniture
By Julia Fair | Mar. 6, 2016Jim Jezik, who runs the local antique store Random House, 12 W. State St., has been interested in antiques since age 16.
Athens City Council to talk new lighting on Richland Avenue, vote on ARTS/West mural
By Alyse Peck | Mar. 6, 2016The lighting project is called "Beyond the Bridges" and includes installing decorative lighting on Richland Avenue.
Police Blotter: Intoxicated student breaks Atkinson House window; deputies unable to locate horse
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 2, 2016OUPD received just one report of an alcohol-related incident last week and three reports of drug-related crimes.
Ohio House minority leader: I told Eddie Smith to give dropping out 'some consideration'
By Will Drabold | Feb. 29, 2016Eddie Smith says the top Democrat in the Ohio House suggested he quit the primary and believes an arrest from almost three years ago was a factor in that decision.
Ohio Democratic leaders aim to influence local primary race for the statehouse
By Will Drabold | Feb. 29, 2016The top Democrat in the Ohio House has chosen to endorse Sarah Grace over Eddie Smith in the race for the 94th House District. He also told Smith he should leave the race.
