New restaurant, Union Bar and Grill aiming toward opening by Fall Semester
By Alyse Peck | Feb. 9, 2016A new restaurant, with locations in Columbus, will be coming to Union Street.
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New prescription guidelines set in hopes of diminishing number of opiate overdoses in Ohio
By Julia Fair | Feb. 9, 2016State experts are trying to reduce the number of opiate overdoses by limiting the circumstances in which opiates are prescribed.
You could wake up to 'Morning Sech's' soon, thanks to two OU alumni
By Morgan Beard | Feb. 8, 2016So far, the company has sold 400 cases of Sech’s, an alcoholic “cocktail-in-a-can” drink, at $48 apiece.
Several arrests for underage alcohol consumption this weekend
By Julia Fair | Feb. 8, 2016Some possible Ohio University siblings were charged with underage drinking this weekend.
Tinder is changing college dating, but police caution users of its potential dangers
By Lauren Fisher | Feb. 8, 2016As some of the country’s most “swiped-right” individuals, OU students balance the pros and cons of online dating.
Church of the Good Shepherd, located on campus, is inclusive to all
By Madeleine Peck | Feb. 8, 2016The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd was first built in 1949 and has a fluid and welcoming congregation.
Council talks Union Street renovations, murals and sexual assault investigation
By Brook Endale | Feb. 8, 2016Council meets to discuss Union Street renovations, the west side mural and money to aid in resources for sexual assault investigation.
People with disabilities often aided by bystanders at inaccessible uptown businesses
By Dina Berliner | Feb. 8, 2016The Athens City Commission on Disabilities is working on a rating system for uptown businesses' accessibility.
Chipotle is closed part of the day — but you can get a free burrito
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 8, 2016Chipotle Mexican Grill closed its doors Monday morning, but put out an offer of free burritos online.
Not many Bobcats went Uptown to watch Super Bowl 50
Feb. 7, 2016Last night was a big night in sports, but not Uptown.
Courtside Pizza re-opens just in time for the Super Bowl
Feb. 7, 2016Courtside Pizza reopened after closing for renovations and a suspended liquor license.
Athens City Council to discuss International Street Fair, bed-and-breakfasts in Athens
By Alyse Peck | Feb. 7, 2016City Council will meet Monday night to host a presentation on the AMAC mural project, and continue discussion on April’s International Street Fair.
Athens' Jackie O's and Little Fish receive top honors for brews
Feb. 7, 2016Jackie O’s was voted best brewery, taproom and brewpub in Ohio and placed in the Top 100 Brewers in the world by RateBeer, and Little Fish was voted best new brewer in Ohio.
Students, law enforcement prepare for Sibs Weekend
By Bailey Gallion | Feb. 4, 2016Both APD and OUPD will have extra staff working to police the weekend.
Nelsonville man charged with murder pleads not guilty
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 4, 2016Taylor Allen Mills appeared in Athens County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty on all charges, including murder.
Athens County Sheriff's Office looking for escaped correctional facility inmate
By Alex Meyer | Feb. 4, 2016As of Thursday morning, the whereabouts of the escaped inmate, Orville Lee Mullett, is unknown.
Double Take: Current Athens businesses had a variety of different uses in past decades
By Maygan Beeler | Feb. 4, 2016Athens businesses saw different uses in past decades, from private residences to literary-themed restaurants.
APD receives more than 75 tips in serial sexual assault investigation
Feb. 4, 2016In a news release Thursday the City of Athens asked residents to continue to submit tips and be patient with the ongoing investigation.
Police Blotter: Elderly woman receives unwanted nude pictures
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 3, 2016An OU student was charged with intoxication Thursday after knocking incessantly at the wrong door.
Ted Cruz and Hillary Clinton come out on top in Monday's Iowa caucus
By Mikaela Ashburn | Feb. 2, 2016Florida Sen. Ted Cruz beat Donald Trump by 3.4 points while former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton only beat Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders by tenths of a percent.
