Athens County is getting a new lawn mower
By Matt Cudahy | Apr. 21, 2015It’s the weekly Tuesday morning meeting, where the Athens County Commissioners met with representatives from the Dog Shelter, Bob Gallagher and Zachary Saunders.
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OU, Athens police are less staffed than counterparts elsewhere in Ohio
By EMILY BOHATCH | Apr. 21, 2015Despite high visibility, both the Athens Police Department and the Ohio University Police Department claim they are understaffed for the area they’re trying to cover.
Citing 'brain drain,' some OU students are set on leaving Ohio
By William T. Perkins | Apr. 21, 2015There's a trend amongst college graduates leads to many leaving their home state.
Here are 10 of the oddest police reports during OU's Spring Semester
By Joshua Lim | Apr. 21, 2015Whether it’s nudity or a shady salesman, graffiti about mothers or nonsensical fights, many eye-raising reports have made their way to the the Post’s weekly blotter.
Ohio Supreme Court amends adult guardianship rules
By Luke Furman | Apr. 20, 2015New amendments made to Ohio’s adult guardianship laws will incorporate the possibility of family members being labeled as “guardians,” require guardians to take a training course, and will monitor guardians closer.
Residents voice concern over 13Fest
By EMILY BOHATCH | Apr. 20, 2015Residents flocked to the City Building, 8 E. Washington St., Monday night to call the 13th edition of the out of town fest that stopped traffic on U.S. Route 56 and stranded thousands of festers to trek three mile back to Ohio University’s campus an “abomination.”
Malfunction causes some power outages on Court Street
By William T. Perkins | Apr. 20, 2015Exact cause for the outages unknown.
Class to teach the inner workings of the Athens County Sheriff's Office
By Julia Fair | Apr. 20, 2015The Athens County Sheriff’s office will begin teaching residents who are interested about the on-goings and daily life in the sheriff’s office.
Bus malfunctions, drunken drivers cause problems at 13Fest
By EMILY BOHATCH | Apr. 20, 2015Law enforcement officers report an increase in crowds and arrests at this year’s 13Fest
Past week’s police report include theft, intoxication and almost-naked man
By Joshua Lim | Apr. 20, 2015A man was arrested after bystanders observe him running on campus with nothing but his underwear.
OIU arrests 117 individuals at Number Fest
By EMILY BOHATCH | Apr. 20, 2015The Ohio Investigative Unit arrested 117 individuals at 13Fest on 159 charges.
Students help clean up city during Athens Beautification Day
Apr. 19, 2015In its eleventh year, Athens Beautification Day saw more than 1,000 people help scrub out graffiti and pick up trash, among other tasks.
Dancing man busts moves for Forensic competition
By William T. Perkins | Apr. 19, 2015Dancing man Zac Oberg has been popping up around campus over the weekend as a way to liven up his duties as a guide for the National Forensic Association’s Speech and Debate Finals
After omitting a sentence, council will conduct another second reading on pay scale ordinance.
By EMILY BOHATCH | Apr. 19, 2015Due to a slight oversight, Athens City Council will be conducting another second reading of an ordinance that would establish authority when it comes to pay raises.
Funding for council netbooks still awaiting a vote
By Willaim T. Perkins | Apr. 19, 2015Council is transitioning to digital, but they still need a vote on how to fund their new netbooks.
"Challenged by Choice" offers the chance to experience disabilities firsthand
By William T. Perkins | Apr. 16, 2015Post Staff Writer William T. Perkins participated in the Athens County Commission on Disabilities' "Disabilities Speak."
Local barber pushes handmade beard oil
By Jeremy Hill | Apr. 16, 2015Andy Trout, barber at Carsey’s Barber Shop, recently released “Old Timer’s Beard Oil,” a facial hair moisturizer Trout formulated and made himself.
Athens mayor race: Patterson pushes experience as Looker flaunts fresh perspective
By EMILY BOHATCH | Apr. 15, 2015Democrat Steve Patterson touched on being a veteran public servant, a city councilman and an Ohio University professor, and Republican Andrew Looker, a junior at OU, said his education was enough experience.
Sixth annual “Challenged by Choice” and “Disabilities Speak” to be held
By Luke Furman | Apr. 15, 2015The Athens City Commission on Disabilities will host its sixth annual “Challenged by Choice” and “Disabilities Speak” events April 16 to bring.
Athens County likely to become No. 1 chemical frackwaste acceptor in Ohio
By M.C. Tilton | Apr. 15, 2015ODNR has issued an injection well permit to K&H Partners in Troy Township, which would make Athens County the biggest fracking waste depository in the state.
