More than 800 people have signed it.
Good morning. Here's what you need to know for Friday, Feb. 19, 2016:
A week after we reported about an online petition to bring Barnes and Noble to Athens, another local Change.org page has sprung up.
This gripe: more than 800 petition signers want the city to close South High Street and Palmer Street during their respective fests.
“Closing the streets makes the people attending the block party, as well as the drivers of the Athens community, much safer,” the petition stated.
Something else petition signers hope to improve is the relationship between partygoers and local police.
“Many students and civilians have walked away from the springtime block parties feeling like it was a constant ‘us versus them’ battle between the block party and the police,” the petition stated.
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Weather
Bust out those shorts. High of 60. Yes, you read that correctly. (Courtesy of Scalia Lab)
News
OUPD received the eighth gross sexual imposition report filed with local police this school year. (The Post)
Local police are looking for more tips related to the reported sexual predator. (The Post)
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An OU student is trying to start a business helping people with their hangovers. (The Post)
Scores and Game Times
The women’s basketball team plays Akron Saturday at home, right after the men play Miami.
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Athens Bar Specials
Pawpurr’s Bar: Half-off drinks from 8-9 p.m.
Red Brick Tavern: $1 well drinks and domestics from 6-9 p.m.
