Athens City Council moving forward with new solar farm, tax code
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Oct. 18, 2015Athens City Council to move forward with new solar energy facility and tax code.
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Kasich lagging behind Trump and Carson in recent Ohio poll of presidential candidates
By William T. Perkins | Oct. 18, 2015After taking an early lead in Ohio polls for the 2016 Presidential campaign, Ohio Gov. John Kasich is falling behind in the state.
Ohio to increase maximum alcohol percentage in beer if bill is passed
By Brian Fogel | Oct. 18, 2015House Bill 68 proposed to create jobs and encourage creativity for microbreweries in Ohio.
Ohio University Police Department receives 11th sex-related crime report of the semester
By Bailey Gallion | Oct. 16, 2015The student, whose gender is unspecified in the report, alleges that the incident took place two days before the start of fall semester classes.
Prank mimics elevator lightbulb thefts from earlier in the semester
By Bailey Gallion | Oct. 15, 2015This time, the lightbulb thefts took place in the elevators of Tanaka and Carr Hall, and OUPD has not released a report on the incident.
Casa Nueva’s website 'compromised' by self-proclaimed 'electronic resistance' group
By William T. Perkins | Oct. 14, 2015Casa Nueva was hacked Wednesday afternoon by a group claiming to declare “Cyper War” (sic) on the site.
Local organization helps feral cats through trap and release program
By Bailey Gallion | Oct. 14, 2015Athens Community Cats has neutered or placed about forty wild cats, but many remain at risk.
Democratic Debate watch party attempts to encourage support for Bernie Sanders, local issues
By William T. Perkins | Oct. 13, 2015Over 70 Bernie Sanders supporters met in Porter Hall on Tuesday to watch the Vermont senator go head to head with Hillary Clinton and three other Democratic presidential candidates.
Police Blotter: Man found with fake ID urinating in alley near Athens City Hall
By Matt Cudahy | Oct. 12, 2015Ohio University Police Department officers observed a male standing in the alley between Athens City Hall and the First Presbyterian Church at about 2 a.m.
Athens resident protests Columbus Day
Oct. 12, 2015For the third year in a row, an Athens resident protested Columbus Day on the steps of the Athens Courthouse.
Ohio University Police Department officers arrest partiers for intoxication during Homecoming
By Bailey Gallion | Oct. 12, 2015OUPD reported alcohol-related incidents, possession or use of controlled substances, fake IDs, vandalism, graffiti, trespassing and littering.
Athens City Council "going green," updating tax code
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Oct. 12, 2015At their weekly meeting, Athens City Council discusses the multiple renewable energy initiatives happening in Athens County as well as the state-mandated uniform tax code.
Athens City Council to discuss 2016 budget, non-union employees benefit review
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Oct. 11, 2015Councilman Jeff Risner expects 2016 to be a "lean year" because some of the grant money the city has used in the past is now unavailable.
Former Ohio baseball player sues Ohio University for $25,000
Oct. 9, 2015RyLee Rogers, a former catcher for Ohio University's baseball team, is suing the university for $25,000.
Student reports voyeurism in Baker Center bathroom to OUPD
By Bailey Gallion | Oct. 8, 2015The tenth sex-related crime reported to OUPD, the alleged incident is the first to involve someone unknown to the student who reported it.
OU and Athens work together to make the county a spot for visitors
Oct. 8, 2015Businesses weigh in on the busiest weekends for customers.
Bars double, triple alcohol orders to prepare for Ohio University alumni
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 8, 2015With a large flux of alumni hitting uptown bars during Homecoming week, bar staff scramble to stock up on alcohol.
Southeast Ohio Senators pass resolution supporting lift of U.S. oil ban
By William T. Perkins | Oct. 8, 2015Two Southeast Ohio representatives helped pass a resolution encouraging Congress to lift the ban on oil exports, despite criticism from local activists.
The Athens County Sheriff's Office is adding three cars — all with updated dashboard cameras
By Julia Fair | Oct. 7, 2015The Athens County Sheriff’s Office ordered three new cars equipped with updated dashboard cameras.
League of Women Voters of Athens County met with residents to explain stance on ballot issues
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Oct. 6, 2015The League of Women Voters of Athens County held a voter forum Tuesday night to announce its position on each statewide ballot issue.
