Issue 1 looks to reduce gerrymandering in Ohio through redistricting commission
By Nora Jaara | Nov. 1, 2015Issue 1 would establish a bipartisan commission in an effort to draw fairer districts in Ohio.
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Ohio's marijuana legalization ballot issue could cause legal clash with anti-monopoly measure
By William T. Perkins | Nov. 1, 2015Two measures on this year’s ballot come into direct conflict with each other: one legalizing pot and the other banning monopolies.
Marijuana legalization probably won't change Ohio University’s pot policies
By William T. Perkins | Nov. 1, 2015Marijuana could be legalized Tuesday, but students still might not be able to consume the drug on campus.
Police make more than 70 arrests; rain doesn't deter partying at Saturday's Athens Halloween Block Party
By Julia Fair | Nov. 1, 2015Some partygoers found themselves dancing on Court Street, while others were wearing handcuffs.
R Adventure Park's haunted attractions offer variety in nearby Hocking Hills
By Maygan Beeler | Oct. 29, 2015R Adventure Park in Hocking Hills offers a variety of haunted attractions for the first time this Halloween season.
DoubleTake: Athens Halloween Block Party originated with Court Street takeover in 1974
By Maygan Beeler | Oct. 29, 2015The modern Athens Halloween Block Party began in 1974 with a street takeover spurred by a rowdy bar crowd that trapped a Baskin Robbins delivery truck, halting traffic for hours.
Lack of trans residential policies brings up concerns
By Julia Fair | Oct. 29, 2015Josh Vanbibber, assistant warden for SEORj said those individuals would receive the same treatment as every other prisoner, but concerns surrounding mental health of the trans identifying person arise.
Horse barn Bella Run Equine in Athens County offers many horses a second chance at life
By Paige Clayton | Oct. 29, 2015Bella Run Equine, a horse rehabilitation center in Athens, saves horses from being sent to slaughterhouses in Canada and Mexico.
Doctors advise students to steer clear of colored contacts this Halloween
By Alyse Peck | Oct. 29, 2015Students advised not to purchase non-prescription colored contacts for their Halloween costumes.
Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail lacks trans residential policies
By Julia Fair | Oct. 28, 2015The regional jail — the holding ground for many Athens offenders — doesn't have any official policies on residential placement for trans-identifying individuals.
No security increases planned for this year's Athens Halloween Block Party
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Oct. 28, 2015Even after shots were fired at last year's block party, Athens Police will not increase security.
Athens male wakes up covered in blood, belongings stolen in November crimes of the month
By Bailey Gallion | Oct. 27, 2015The incident was one of four Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous crimes of the month for November. Other crimes included two separate stolen Jeep Cherokees.
Ohio University sees an increase in sex-crime reports this year
By Julia Fair | Oct. 27, 2015Law enforcement agencies across the country work with survivor advocates to make the process of reporting a sex-crime smoother for those affected.
Parking options available for visitors during Halloween weekend
By Bailey Gallion | Oct. 27, 2015Parking is available toward the back of the Wal-Mart Parking lot, at the city parking garage, or at Athens County Fairgrounds. Bus routes will be altered due to the block party.
Landlords increase security measures as Halloween creeps closer
By William T. Perkins | Oct. 27, 2015Some landlords put up extra funding and time to beef up security during Halloween weekend.
Rape case trial rescheduled for November
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 27, 2015The trial for a September sexual assault has been rescheduled for next week.
Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl threatens to veto non-union review over vacation time
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Oct. 26, 2015Members of the Athens City Council, administration and residents weighed in on the proposal aiming to solve the excess of vacation time accrued by some non-union city employees.
Athens, Ohio University K9 units cost approximately $14,500 annually
By Luke Torrance | Oct. 26, 2015Despite the price tag, local law enforcement believes K9 units are essential for keeping Athens safe.
Police Blotter: Man reports theft of cannon from farm in Athens
By Matt Cudahy | Oct. 26, 2015Over the weekend it was determined that a cannon was stolen from a barn in Athens County. Also, a man was found in possession of methamphetamine after being stopped while driving for expired registration.
Russell waives pretrial, catapulted into next phase in terroristic threats case
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 26, 2015On Monday in Athens County Common Pleas Court, Nickolaus Russell waived his right to a pretrial.
