Battle to Legalize Marijuana Continues in 2016
By Nora Jaara | Jan. 14, 2016Efforts to legalize marijuana in Ohio continue with Ohioans to End Prohibition's proposed Cannabis Control Amendment.
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Courtside Pizza's liquor license suspended; restaurant closes and renovates
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Jan. 14, 2016A popular bar in Athens has closed for renovations. Coincidentally, the establisment's liquor license has been suspended for the duration of the closure.
DNA evidence connects two assaults that happened 10 years apart in uptown Athens
By Julia Fair | Jan. 14, 2016DNA evidence from a suspect of a sexual assault on June 20 matched a suspect that had been identified by DNA from a case in 2006.
Police Blotter: Students ring in the new year, new semester with reports of intoxication, confused identity
By Bailey Gallion | Jan. 13, 2016This weekend, an intoxicated student yelled obscenities at an OUPD officer, and another had to be transported to the hospital.
Athens appoints first poet laureate, remains at the forefront of advocacy for arts in the community
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Jan. 12, 2016The city of Athens has appointed Alison Stine to serve as its first poet laureate.
Ohio University students react to the Chipotle E. coli and norovirus outbreaks
By Kyra Cobb | Jan. 12, 2016To date, no cases of E. coli or other issues have cropped up in Athens.
Athens County Historical Society and Museum finalizes deal for new location off Court Street
By Kaitlin Coward | Jan. 12, 2016The museum will move from its North Court Street location to West State Street this year.
Debate continues over Athens City Pool, Number Fest
By Alyse Peck | Jan. 11, 2016With Number Fest and the International Street Fair falling on April 16, the city of Athens prepares for its emergency services to be stretched thin.
Evidence from suspended Ohio University professor's laptop will remain in child porn case
By Bailey Gallion | Jan. 11, 2016The Athens County Court of Common Pleas denied Amol T. Kharabe's second motion to suppress evidence Jan. 5.
Up to three inches of snow and single-digit temperatures expected for Athens
By Bailey Gallion | Jan. 11, 2016At the beginning of the season, the City of Athens and Ohio University had about 2,000 tons of road salt available for cold conditions.
After receiving reduced charges, Russell pleaded guilty to inducing panic
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 11, 2016Ohio University student Nickolaus Russell pleaded guilty to inducing panic and possessing criminal tools, two fifth-degree felonies.
Athens County Sheriffs Office makes three drug related busts in one week
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 11, 2016This week, the Athens County Sheriff's Office fielded calls of two meth labs and a suspected drug trafficking operation.
Athens residents performed charitable acts this past holiday season
Jan. 11, 2016The Athens County Food Pantry is “overflowing” with many donations from this holiday season.
New year brings new agenda items for Athens City Council
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Jan. 10, 2016The first committee meeting of the year for Athens City Council is full of new ideas and old projects.
Upcoming Board of Trustees meeting, City Council meetings and primaries to take place this semester
By Julia Fair | Jan. 9, 2016While a new semester can mean an increase in going to the gym or studying more for some Bobcats, it also marks expected changes within the university and the city of Athens.
Suspect arrested in case of arson, burglary at Ohio University fraternity house
By Julia Fair | Jan. 8, 2016Michael A. Carson, 21, was arrested Friday for the arson and burglary of Ohio University’s Theta Chi fraternity house.
New members of Athens City Council sworn into office for first meeting of the year
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Jan. 4, 2016With the swearing in of two new council members, Athens City Council began the new year with emergency repairs and a poet laureate.
Ohio University student who threatened to 'kill a cop' faces new charges in Athens County court
By Julia Fair | Dec. 30, 2015Nickolaus D. Russell, a suspended Ohio University student, no longer has terroristic charges filed against him.
Ohio University and Athens police still searching for suspects in thefts
By Bailey Gallion | Dec. 29, 2015Video surveillance captured footage of suspects stealing catalytic converters from a parked car.
Athens Mayor-elect Steve Patterson to be sworn in this Monday
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Dec. 18, 2015Athens City Councilman Steve Patterson, D-At Large, will be sworn in as mayor on Dec. 21 in a public ceremony at the Athens City Building.
