City Council meets in committees to discuss water and sewer services
By Payton Daugherty | Aug. 28, 2023Athens City Council met in committees Monday to discuss a customer agreement between Athens and the Le-Ax Water Filtration Plant.
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Newest APD Chief of Police takes office
By Madison Kennedy | July 30, 2023On July 5, Nick Magruder officially took office as the newest Chief of Police at the Athens Police Department, or APD, following the retirement of his predecessor, Tom Pyle.
Student Senate’s fire fee bill potentially slated for spring 2024
By Jack Solon | May 24, 2023Student Senate’s final meeting saw the passing of a $50 semesterly fire fee bill set to be implemented in the spring 2024 semester at the earliest.
Fest season public urination arrests plummet after pandemic
By Donovan Hunt | Apr. 26, 2023In the past, many students have been arrested during fest season for public urination but in the past two years there has only been one arrest made.
Police Blotter: Yard decor stolen; woman receives OVI
By Anna Millar | Apr. 26, 2023A woman was arrested earlier this week for driving under the influence.
City Council discusses trash service provider contracts
By Jack Solon | Apr. 24, 2023Athens City Council met in committees Monday to assess trash service rate contracts.
Fentanyl test strips reduce risk of overdose
By Maya Morita | Apr. 20, 2023Fentanyl test strips are slips of paper that detect fentanyl in a multitude of drugs such as cocaine, heroin and marijuana.
Marijuana remains illegal, not law-enforcement’s priority in Athens
By Kendall Wright and Addie Hedges | Apr. 19, 2023Local law enforcement agencies say charging for the possession of marijuana ranks low on a list of their respective departments’ priorities; however, it is still illegal on Ohio University’s campus.
Buddy's Lounge prioritizes 'high-quality' cannabis products
By Madalyn Blair | Apr. 19, 2023Buddy's Lounge has increased in popularity as it strives to create a welcoming environment for people to hang out and purchase THC, HHC and CBD products that are compliant with the 2018 Federal Farm Bill.
Police Blotter: Individuals found walking from Florida to Ohio, horses on the run
By Kendall Wright | Apr. 19, 2023People were found traveling on foot from Florida and were given a ride by deputies to the Athens bus station.
Body discusses Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia 2023 recreation fee
By Payton Daugherty | Apr. 18, 2023Athens City Council met on Monday to discuss an ordinance allowing the mayor to pay the 2023 recreation fee to the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia and an ordinance amending the staffing levels for the fire department.
Second Fest weekend receives mixed reviews
By Paige Fisher and Kendall Wright | Apr. 16, 2023Congo Fest drew a small-scale crowd Friday night, but High Fest Saturday drew hundreds of students to house parties along the street.
Police Blotter: Dog hit by delivery truck, person missing on trailhead
By Kendall Wright | Apr. 12, 2023The person missing on the trailhead was assisted by the Chauncey Fire Department and Wayne National Forest employees.
Police Blotter: Man shoots guns near road; bar fight broken up
By Anna Millar | Apr. 5, 2023The ACSO assisted NPD to break up a bar fight at the Ice House Tavern.
Athens International Film and Video Festival returns for its 50th year
By Madalyn Blair | Apr. 4, 2023The 50th annual Athens International Film and Video Festival will take place April 10-16, showcasing an array of experimental films to unrepresented artists on a global level.
5 fake IDs confiscated, stolen vehicle found wrecked
By Kendall Wright | Mar. 29, 2023A Jacksonville resident’s stolen vehicle was found crashed by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Town hall hosts discussions of Ridges Development Strategy
By Suzanne Piper | Mar. 27, 2023The second of two town halls went over the feedback received from the OU and Athens community regarding the refurbishment of the Ridges at the first town hall.
Mill Fest draws hundreds following small Milliron Fest turnout
By Payton Daugherty , Madalyn Blair , Ella Jay and Harshita Singhania | Mar. 26, 2023After a rainy beginning to Fest Season at Ohio University, students were eager to hit Mill Street early Saturday morning to enjoy the festivities and the sun.
Student Senate: Proposed fire fee bill fails to pass
By Jack Solon | Mar. 23, 2023The bill, if it had passed, would have allowed Senate to present the fire fee legislation to the Ohio University Board of Trustees for review.
Court Street to welcome ORYZA Asian Grill
By Madalyn Blair | Mar. 22, 2023Court Street will be home to a new restaurant named ORYZA Asian Grill at 40 S. Court St. following the completion of construction.
