Athens County detective tracks down trash throughout county
By Luke Torrance | Sep. 16, 2015Some would turn up their nose at investigating trash, but Detective Doug Crites sees a chance to make a difference.
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City council and businesses clash over liquor licenses for Chipotle and Fluff Bakery and Catering
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Sep. 16, 2015With businesses in Athens working to start serving alcohol, students may not even be interested.
Ohio Supreme Court overrules Athens' fracking measure
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 16, 2015The Ohio Supreme Court ruled 6-1 against the local charter proposal that targeted state fracking laws.
Q&A with Pete Couladis, chair of the Athens County Republican Party
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 15, 2015The Post sat down with the Athens County Republican Party chair to ask him about some of the struggles facing the party in the upcoming election.
Rape reported to OUPD marks sixth alleged sex-related crime in Athens this semester
By EMILY BOHATCH | Sep. 15, 2015OUPD and APD have received six reports of sex-related crimes during the Fall Semester.
Ohio University Police Department arrests former Bobcat basketball player
By EMILY BOHATCH | Sep. 15, 2015OUPD arrested the former Ohio University basketball player after he was charged with gross sexual imposition, a fourth degree felony.
New location for Athens Farmers’ Market and more talk of vacation time at City Council
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Sep. 14, 2015City Council hears from Athens farmers’ market, discusses fire truck payments and issues with saved vacation time.
Police Blotter: Intoxicated student urinates in dorm common area
By Matt Cudahy | Sep. 14, 2015OUPD responded to a male who had urinated in the common area of his dorm and passed out with a half burned cigarette in his mouth.
Ohio University's Homecoming Parade route has been approved
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 14, 2015Despite backlash from some uptown business owners, Athens Police Chief Tom Pyle approved a route that almost completely bypasses Court Street.
Student Senate, City Council meet for the first time
By Maria DeVito | Sep. 14, 2015Monday’s meeting was a first between Athens City Council and Ohio University’s Student Senate in recent years.
Ohio University Police receives third sex-related crime report of semester
By Julia Fair | Sep. 14, 2015The Ohio University Police Department received its third report of a sex-related crime Fall Semester.
Athens Farmers Market continues to seek new, permanent space
By EMILY BOHATCH | Sep. 13, 2015The Athens Farmers market is seeking a new location and will be asking Athens City Council for assistance.
Ohio Supreme Court to rule on Athens County charter regarding 'fracking' laws
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 13, 2015Athens County is one of three counties that could be affected.
Witnesses report alleged Mill Street 'riot' caused by fight, suspicious individual
By Bailey Gallion | Sep. 12, 2015After a fight broke out on Mill Street early Sunday morning, students allegedly spotted a gun-toting individual in the area.
Ohio University's Homecoming Parade route has been approved, and it almost completely bypasses Court Street
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 11, 2015Despite backlash from some uptown business owners, Athens Police Chief Tom Pyle approved a route that almost completely bypasses Court Street.
As summer recess ends, Southeast Ohio legislators share upcoming projects
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 10, 2015Athens' legislators have work in store for them when Statehouse members return from break.
Athens' local elections often go unopposed
By Bailey Gallion | Sep. 10, 2015A majority of candidates are running uncontested in the 2015 Athens local elections — and this isn’t a rare thing.
No citations issued under Athens' updated trash law
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Sep. 9, 2015Not a single trash fine has been issued since the updated ordinance went into effect.
Patterson campaign still at work despite Athens' unopposed mayoral race
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 9, 2015Steve Patterson is running unopposed for mayor, but he has't stopped trying to engage with voters.
Two new officers alleviate staffing issues for APD
By Julia Fair | Sep. 9, 2015Athens Police Department welcomes Andrew Reece, 22, and Joe McGrew, 25, as it’s newest hires, continuing to solve its shortage of staff members.
