Police Blotter: Sheriff dispels rumors of tigers on the loose in Athens County
By Julia Fair | Apr. 28, 2015Athens County/City police blotter includes alleged loose animals, multiple counts of theft and drug charges.
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Athens residents voice concern over Number Fest at county commissioner meeting
By William T. Perkins | Apr. 28, 2015Residents met at the county commissioners meeting to vent their frustrations regarding Number Fest.
Locally grown food is often out of reach for Athens County's poor
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Apr. 28, 2015It's tough for families to accommodate to the typically steep prices of local food.
Athens City Council talks potential end to Number Fest
By EMILY BOHATCH | Apr. 27, 2015After testimony from APD Capt. Ralph Harvey, Athens City Council members discussed ways to do away with Number Fest.
Volume of traffic, geographical barriers may hinder Athens' chance of building an interstate
By Charlie Hatch | Apr. 27, 2015A small volume of traffic as well as geographical barriers may hinder the region’s economy.
Commissioner pushes to make Number Fest organizers get permit from sheriff
By William T. Perkins | Apr. 27, 2015County Commissioner Lenny Eliason said he wants to lobby the state legislature to require 13Fest organizers to acquire a permit from the County sheriff.
AFD annual report requests new department, new truck
By Julia Fair | Apr. 25, 2015In their annual report, the Athens Fire Department once again requested that the city move forward with building a new, centralized department or at least take steps to upgrade the existing 50-year-old buildings.
Athens County shelters take in hundreds of animals from the streets and owners with second thoughts
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Apr. 22, 2015Athens County shelters take in hundreds of animals from the streets and owners with second thoughts
Big Mamma’s Burritos to open Columbus location
By Jeremy Hill | Apr. 22, 2015Big Mamma’s Burritos, a popular uptown eatery, will grace Columbus with a new location in August
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.
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.
