Pro-choice group says abortion bill likely won’t pass in Senate
By William T. Perkins | Apr. 1, 2015The heartbeat bill, restricting abortion to six weeks, passed the house last week, but may not be as successful at the state Senate.
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Law enforcement works to reduce heroin, fatalities
By Julia Fair | Apr. 1, 2015Heroin remains the most popular drug, despite around 10 residents dying from opiate overdose annually.
SE Ohio 'bat man' sounds off on the pesky mammal that drove McDavises out of their house
By William T. Perkins | Mar. 31, 2015Chris Prater, who has been a bat man for five years, said Athens homes are perfectly suited for the nocturnal creatures.
Athens County Crime Solvers offer up to $2000 for info on assaults, theft
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 31, 2015In their Crimes of the Month report, the Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous detailed two open cases of assault and two open cases of theft from the Athens Police Department as well as a case of breaking and entering from the Ohio University Police Department.
New Holzer CEO looks to bring more specialized physicians to area and expand education programs
By Luke Furman | Mar. 31, 2015In an interview with The Post Dr. Christopher T. Meyer, CEO of Holzer, spoke about the health care service’s current expansion projects and the state of healthcare as a whole.
Ohio University Police has barricaded president's residence ahead of protest
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 31, 2015OUPD placed barricades around the former residence of OU President Roderick McDavis in anticipation of the OU Student Union "Bat Rally."
Athens County Commissioners officially adopt April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
By Matt Cudahy | Mar. 30, 2015The Athens County Commissioners hosted their weekly meeting, Monday morning. The commissioners declared April Child Abuse Awareness month and received an update from Ed Brown, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator for the Athens County Extension Office.
OUPD offers Rape Aggression Defense class to students for free
By Julia Fair | Mar. 30, 2015Ohio University Police Department revived their Rape Aggression Defense Class this semester, offering it for free to any students interested.
Hunters need written permission to enter private property
By Julia Fair | Mar. 30, 2015While hunting on someone else’s property, it’s required by Ohio law that you need to have written permission from the property owner. Without it, you could be charged with a third degree misdemeanor.
Athens County Sheriff’s Office receives call for suspicious vacuum salesman, stolen clothes
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 30, 2015Athens County Sheriff’s office received a call from a man just looking to get his clothes back from his girlfriend.
Women serve strong roles in city law department
By William T. Perkins | Mar. 29, 2015Lisa Eliason and Tracy Meek both recently moved up to higher positions in the city law department. But women are still a minority in legal leadership positions.
“Lost in Lodi” motorcycle event includes whole community
By William T. Perkins | Mar. 29, 2015Community members in Lodi Township host an annual motorcycle race to benefit the community.
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.
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.
