Athens gains new city council members, businesses during this Fall Semester
By Julia Fair | Dec. 16, 2015This fall, local law enforcement also saw an increase in reports of sex-related crimes.
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Illegal left turns on Bobcat Lane concern for Athens, Ohio University law enforcement officials
By EMILY BOHATCH | Dec. 16, 2015OUPD officers issued 17 traffic citations to drivers making illegal turns onto Ohio University’s Bobcat Lane last week.
Plan to watch the last GOP presidential debate of the year? Try this drinking game
By EMILY BOHATCH | Dec. 15, 2015Enjoy a drinking game as nine Republican candidates square up Tuesday night.
Athens City Council recognizes exiting members, approves three-year agreement with trade union
By Alyse Peck | Dec. 14, 2015Athens City Council recognized three exiting members last night and approved an ordinance that will adopt a three year agreement with the American Federation.
Ohio University student sues university for damage to her car
Dec. 14, 2015Ohio University is being sued after a CATS bus hit a students car.
Former Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly continues push for release from prison
By EMILY BOHATCH | Dec. 10, 2015Former Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly’s lawyer filed a brief outlining the details of his appeal on Dec. 9.
President McDavis, Mayor Wiehl agree to more cooperation in sexual assault cases
By Dina Berliner | Dec. 9, 2015After the temporary closure of OUSAP, the university and city of Athens have created guidelines to better help law enforcement handle cases of sexual assault.
Finding those who wander comes at a price
By Luke Torrance | Dec. 3, 2015When those who wander are lost, Project Lifesaver makes them easy to find. But keeping costs down has been a struggle for the Area Agency on Aging.
Former cemetery trustee still passionate about West Union Street Cemetery
By William T. Perkins | Dec. 3, 2015Pete Good has had a connection to the West Union Street Cemetery for over 40 years.
For the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste Management District, more recycling is a blessing and a curse
By Luke Torrance | Dec. 2, 2015The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste Management District and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency are working to increase the amount of recycled material – and it's hurting them financially.
Best of Blotter: Crimes of the 2015 Fall Semester
By EMILY BOHATCH | Dec. 2, 2015From receiving calls of name calling to charging a drunken Harry Potter with disorderly conduct, Athens Law Enforcement officers are used to the weird.
Sen. Lou Gentile announced his reelection campaign Tuesday
By William T. Perkins | Dec. 1, 2015Incumbent Sen. Lou Gentile is the first candidate to announce his campaign for Ohio's 30th District.
Athens small business owner files to run for Ohio's 94th House District seat
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Dec. 1, 2015Sarah Grace, an Ohio University graduate and local business owner, is the first to file for Ohio's 94th House District seat.
Vultures have been spotted at The Ridges, other locations in Athens
By Julia Fair | Dec. 1, 2015Hundreds of vultures have made The Ridges and surrounding Athens areas their home this November because their migration south brings them to Athens. In recent years, the overall population of vultures has been increasing.
Housing rights vary from dorms to off-campus apartments for Ohio University students
By Julia Fair | Nov. 30, 2015Fourth Amendment rights aren't always so clear.
Athens County Courthouse replaces scales on Lady Justice
By Bailey Gallion | Nov. 29, 2015The scales the golden statue on the roof of the Athens County Courthouse holds blew off in the wind last year.
December 2015 crimes of the month, a man breaks into apartment, wakes residents
By Bailey Gallion | Nov. 28, 2015Multiple Athens area law-enforcement agencies report a rise in people breaking into vehicles in the news release.
Public comments about Athens County's potentially ninth injection well need to be submitted by Nov. 30
By Julia Fair | Nov. 23, 2015Athens County residents have five business days left to make any public comments or objections for a new injection well.
Ohio University Graduate Student Senate President Eddie Smith announces bid for Ohio House of Representatives
By Lauren Fisher | Nov. 23, 2015Smith, who is completing his second master’s degree, will be running on a platform that stresses environmental issues, support for education and protection for working families.
Athens City Council holds public hearing on Airbnb, discusses stance on recent Syrian refugee crisis
By Nora Jaara | Nov. 23, 2015City council members proposed issuing a statement on behalf of the city of Athens on the recent Syrian refugee crisis.
