Five people report being watched or filmed in bathrooms to OUPD during 2015-16 academic year
By Bailey Gallion | Feb. 2, 2016In the most recent incident, a 33-year-old man reported being filmed in a Baker Center bathroom.
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Fired city code director had history of conflict with Athens City Council
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 2, 2016Athens City Code Director John Paszke was fired Monday after various disputes with Athens City Council and Athens administration.
Athens City pool discussion continues, council members have done a lot of "soul searching"
By Alyse Peck | Feb. 1, 2016Athens City Council continued discussion on a city pool at Monday night's meeting, and discussed the possibility of a natatorium as opposed to replacing the existing outdoor pool.
Fired code director John Paszke will cite no more
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 1, 2016Athens City Code Director John Paszke was fired Monday morning after working as director since 2008.
Unwarranted parking tickets may be caused by ParkMobile glitch
By Julia Fair | Feb. 1, 2016After years of the university using ParkMobile, the city has implemented the app for Uptown parking. Some have received unwarranted tickets when using the app to pay.
Ohio auditor potentially taking closer look at public universities
By Nora Jaara | Feb. 1, 2016A bill with bipartisan support would allow the Ohio auditor to conduct performance audits of state universities and colleges.
After spending $90,000 on emergency repairs for North Court Street, Athens City Council needs more money
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Jan. 31, 2016Athens City Council will discuss putting more money toward Court Street repairs.
'New York Times' endorses Ohio Gov. John Kasich, calling him the ‘only plausible choice for Republicans’
By Dina Berliner | Jan. 30, 2016The "Times" also endorsed Hillary Clinton as the Democratic Party nominee Saturday.
Serial sexual assault 'predator' linked to three incidents, Athens police say
By Bailey Gallion | Jan. 28, 2016The latest, from December, occurred when a woman was attacked while walking home for the night from Uptown.
Local candidate endorses new economic agenda unveiled in Columbus
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Jan. 28, 2016Sarah Grace, a Democratic candidate running for the 94th House District, has endorsed the new "Focus on the Future" economic agenda from Ohio Democratic lawmakers.
Athens Police Department extends hiring age limit to 40
By Julia Fair | Jan. 27, 2016The Athens City Police Department is opening its doors to more police officer candidates by extending the age limit.
Gov. Kasich shows promise in New Hampshire polls
By Mikaela Ashburn | Jan. 27, 2016According to current political polls, Ohio Gov. John Kasich its currently in third place in New Hampshire
Police Blotter: It's raining cats and dogs in the sheriff's office
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 27, 2016The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a combative elderly male in a nursing home.
New OUPD officer eager to get to work after intensive training
By Bailey Gallion | Jan. 27, 2016Officer Harlow will fill one open position at OUPD after he finishes his training, but two more remain.
Athens County Crime Solvers offer reward for information on connected assault cases
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 26, 2016Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous’ February Crimes of the Month list included two connected assaults and a case of burglary.
Nelsonville man to appear in court on charges of murder of local bar owner
By Julia Fair | Jan. 26, 2016Taylor Allen Mills, the man who allegedly murdered Timothy Koker, 52, the owner of Mine Tavern in Nelsonville, faces six felony charges, including murder.
Athens among many Ohio counties seeking poll workers for election day
By Nora Jaara | Jan. 26, 2016Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced a recent initiative to recruit more poll workers.
The kind of lifting that can hurt local Athens businesses
By Kyra Cobb | Jan. 25, 2016Shoplifting blogs are gaining popularity on Tumblr, but for the people who own and work at local Athens businesses, shoplifting is a real problem.
Kiser’s on Court moves over for Lancaster based New York style Pizzeria
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 25, 2016Kiser’s Barbeque announce via Facebook on Monday they would be closing their doors immediately. The decision followed a buyout from Lancaster-based Franco’s Pizza.
Athens City Council discusses possible new salt truck, reviews water quality report
By Alyse Peck | Jan. 25, 2016Athens City Council met Monday to discuss the possible purchase of a new salt truck and the water quality report in the Annual Consumer Confidence Report.
