City Council: Members discuss school levy and driverless vehicles
By George Shillcock | Aug. 14, 2018Athens residents will vote on the levy in November.
POLITICS
City Council: Members approve ordinances for multiple road repairs
By Jackie Osborne | Aug. 7, 2018Flooding in early spring has caused many problems for the city of Athens.
Trump tweets support for Stivers for wrong election
By George Shillcock | Aug. 3, 2018The tweet was later deleted.
Obama endorsed Ohio Democratic candidates ahead of the midterm elections
By George Shillcock | Aug. 1, 2018Sappington is running against Republican incumbent Jay Edwards.
Ohio University finalizes policies on campus expression
By Sarah M. Penix | July 27, 2018Here's how we got there and how it will impact students, faculty, staff and community members.
Rhinegeist cuts ties with Broney's over offensive message
By George Shillcock | July 22, 2018A message on a Rhinegeist-branded chalkboard in Broney's Alumni Grill caused the Cincinnati-based brewery to end their relationship with the bar.
Charges against Stormy Daniels dropped following arrest at Columbus strip club
By Sarah M. Penix | July 12, 2018She was charged with three misdemeanor counts for allegedly touching patrons.
President Trump signs executive order days after many Ohio lawmakers and candidates condemn the 'zero-tolerance' policy
By George Shillcock | June 20, 2018Ohio politicians from both political parties have made statements against the president’s policy of separating children from families at the border.
City Council: Members approve a bikeway extension and a bridge construction project
By George Shillcock | June 20, 2018City council members approved construction projects for a bridge and a bike-way spur on their last session before a July break.
City Council: Members hear presentation about increasing tobacco age to 21
By Bennett Leckrone | June 12, 2018At their Monday night meeting, Athens City Council members heard a proposal to increase the age to 21 for buying tobacco.
City Council: Members held a special session on police contract negotiations
By George Shillcock | June 6, 2018City Council passes last minute ordinance in response to the Fraternal Order of Police and the Ohio Labor Council.
City Council: Members vote to allow motorcycle rally early July
By George Shillcock | June 5, 2018City Council members approved funding for a bikeway extension and street closures for a motorcycle rally.
Kasich appoints newest OU Board of Trustees member
By Ellen Wagner | May 25, 2018Eileen Sheil is an Ohio University alumna.
Ohio candidates talk campaign plans after winning primaries
By George Shillcock | May 20, 2018Ohio candidates talk about their primary victories, their opponents and their plans for the November 8 general election.
Peeling the Orange: There's some trouble for Trump's TV host
By Logan Graham | Apr. 17, 2018This doesn't bode well for Trump's cheerleading squad.
Meet the candidates in the race to elect Ohio's new governor
By George Shillcock | Apr. 15, 2018Six Democrats, two Republicans and one Green Party candidate are running to be Ohio's next governor.
Kash.0: Trump and Silicon Valley
By Akash Bakshi | Apr. 15, 2018Is it surprising he doesn't like tech giants?
Peeling the Orange: The spineless speaker that was
By Logan Graham | Apr. 15, 2018Was lying down for President Trump worth it for Paul Ryan?
You could soon bring your dog to outdoor restaurant areas
By Maddie Capron | Apr. 15, 2018The Ohio House passed the bill 79-9. Now, the bill will make its way to the state Senate.
Democrats Discuss: Voters to decide on gerrymandering May 8
By Stephen Sponhour | Apr. 9, 2018The issue will be voted on May 8th.
