Palmer Fest sees a considerable increase in arrests from last year
By William T. Perkins | Mar. 28, 2015There were 57 arrests at this year’s Palmer Fest — a 42 percent increase from the 33 made last year.
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Palmer Place Fest coldest fest of the season
By Julia Fair | Mar. 27, 2015Students gathered for Palmer Place Fest Friday afternoon armed with sweatshirts and gloves to combat the cold weather.
Recent public indecency report is fifth sex-related crime of Spring Semester
By Julia Fair | Mar. 27, 2015A man was arrested Thursday afternoon for exposing himself in a parking lot. This incident increase the number of sex related crime Spring Semester to five.
Student entrepreneurs cut to the chase by offering Sech’s
By Joshua Lim | Mar. 26, 2015Shea Wilson and Mason Estep, two OU students, want to introduce others to Sech’s.
City officials in full gear for infamous Palmer Fest
By Emma Ockerman | Mar. 26, 2015With a history boasting two riots and one house fire, Palmer Fest is easily one of the most-talked about fests of the year. Because of that, police will be hitting the streets with expected gusto.
Nuisance Party law puts raucous parties to bed early
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 26, 2015The Nuisance Party law allows the Athens Police Department to get ahead of over the top parties and shut them down early.
Ex-Sheriff sends message from behind bars
By Julia Fair | Mar. 26, 2015Ex-Sheriff Pat Kelly had his wife send a message to Athens County via his Facebook page. Kelly said “I pray for my accusers” and “the truth is with me”.
Child Advocacy center holds training session in preparation for trafficking coalition
By William T. Perkins | Mar. 25, 2015Athens residents are working to form a coalition that will offer support to survivors of human trafficking in the region.
Former pizza restaurant, Abrio's, likely to auction off furniture
By Jeremy Hill | Mar. 25, 2015An Athens pizza restaurant that closed in late 2013, Abrio’s Vera Cucina, may have its contents auctioned online following a motion filed in the Athens County Court of Common Pleas.
APD: Alcohol offenses down, calls for sexual assault up in 2014
By Emma Ockerman | Mar. 25, 2015The Post breaks down the Athens Police Department's 2014 annual report.
OUPD nabs man on campus who had handgun, narcotics
By Joshua Lim | Mar. 24, 2015OUPD arrested a man after a traffic stop, narcotics and firearm found
Council decides not to offer free parking during summer street festivals
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 23, 2015Council members announced Monday night that they would probably not be allowing free parking in the East Washington Street parking garage during any of Uptown festivals.
Department of Commerce rejects city council hearing for Chipotle liquor license
By William T. Perkins | Mar. 23, 2015Months after council requested a hearing contesting Chipotle’s liquor license request in October, the Department of Commerce announced they would not block the restaurant’s request for a liquor license.
Sheriff aids in finding and arresting those who neglect to pay child support
By Julia Fair | Mar. 23, 2015Athens Jobs and Family services have a contract in the amount of $173,258.91 with the sheriff's office to help obtain individuals who aren't paying their child support.
Genealogical Society links families to their early Athenian ancestors
By William T. Perkins | Mar. 23, 2015There are currently 591 documented members of the First Families of Athens, which documents the descendants of Athens’ pioneers.
Volunteer firefighter dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound
By Julia Fair | Mar. 23, 2015A volunteer firefighter was found dead at the Jacksonville Volunteer Fire Department from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Week’s police reports include public urination, theft and criminal mischief following High Fest
By Joshua Lim | Mar. 23, 2015Some try to flee when they’re caught
Department of Commerce denies hearing on Chipotle liquor permit
By William T. Perkins | Mar. 23, 2015Months after council requested a hearing contesting Chipotle’s liquor license request in October, the Department of Commerce announced they would not hold a hearing.
High Fest 2015 rowdier than Mill Fest
By Jeremy Hill | Mar. 22, 2015A Post stringer compiles some of the more interesting moments from this year's High Fest.
Council to discuss Ohio Brew week and other festivities
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 22, 2015Athens City Council will view a series of presentations on classic Athens celebrations.
