Athens County Municipal Court sees caseload drop
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 17, 2015The court had about 242 cases each week.
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More local restaurants striving for environmental sustainability
By Joshua Lim | Mar. 17, 2015Village Bakery and Casa Nueva are among those leading the pack.
Rooms won't be the only things Athens' newest hotel will supply, it'll also add jobs
By Jeremy Hill | Mar. 17, 2015New Athens hotel to expand region’s hospitality sector.
OU student suing university not granted temporary reinstatement
By Emma Ockerman | Mar. 17, 2015An Ohio University student who had sued the university and other officials on the grounds that he was wrongfully suspended for a semester following a stream of texts allegedly harassing a female student will be unable to attend classes at OU while the litigation is pending.
Athens County sewage plant upgrades almost complete
By Matt Cudahy | Mar. 17, 2015Athens County Commissioners talked about the water and sewage plant upgrades, the new child support contracts, and the possibility of adding a new constable position at the courthouse.
OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital names new president
By Luke Furman | Mar. 17, 2015OhioHealth named an Ohio University graduate as the new president of its O’Bleness Hospital in a press release on Tuesday
Council declares West Union buildings historical
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 16, 2015At their weekly meeting, Athens City Council passed an ordinance declaring buildings affected by the West Union Street fire historical.
Mill Fest brings a number of public urination citations
By Joshua Lim | Mar. 16, 2015Police officers issued about six public urination citations on Saturday
Petition to end free Sunday parking in lieu of rate increase
By William T. Perkins | Mar. 16, 2015While the city plans to increase rates at the parking garage, one resident hopes to open a discussion on religious privilege by proposing an end to free Sunday parking.
From the Local Desk: Mill Fest
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 15, 2015The craziest sights and sounds Local Staff saw at Mill Fest
Council to hold public meeting to discuss fate of West Union Street buildings
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 15, 2015At their Monday night meeting, Athens City Council will hold a public meeting to discuss whether or not buildings effected by the West Union Street fire should be declared historic.
Milliron Fest maintains rainy and mild vibe
By Luke Furman | Mar. 12, 2015@ThePost's first fest coverage of the year. Make sure to follow @ThePostLocal for the live tweets!
Sheriff’s Office receives weekly calls regarding suicide attempts
By Julia Fair | Mar. 12, 2015According to the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation’s website, the national average suicide rate is 11.5 per 100,000 individuals. Athens County is higher than that average, with 11.8 suicides per 100,000 individuals.
Athens resident killed in a hit and run on U.S. Route 35
By Matt Cudahy | Mar. 12, 2015An accident occurred at 5:30 a.m. on U.S. Route 35 killing Athens resident Richard Cartwright, 21.
Athens Police Department reminds students to keep it safe during Mill Fest
By Emma Ockerman | Mar. 12, 2015Aside from bringing in outside law enforcement officers to cover the ground the APD and OUPD can’t, city officials are urging students to be smart, civil and safe — and not to use alcohol as an excuse for debauchery — as they embark up and down Mill Street.
Marijuana growing operation shut down in Amesville
By Julia Fair | Mar. 12, 2015Law enforcement officers recovered 47 marijuana plants from a home near Amesville Wednesday. Officers also found equipment for growing and selling marijuana, $751 in cash, suspected prescription pills and 12 firearms.
Green Beer Day: OU’s alternative to St. Patrick's day
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 11, 2015Students skipped out on class Wednesday afternoon to dress in their green best and hit the bars.
American Red Cross honors Union Street fire 'heroes'
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 10, 2015Athens' first responders from the West Union fire were honored during the Hometown Heroes breakfast Tuesday morning
My Sister’s Place has to turn away domestic violence victims due to lack of bed space
By Emma Ockerman | Mar. 10, 2015Extra patients might have to go to Gallia or Fairfield counties.
OUPD receives fourth sex-related report for Spring Semester
By Julia Fair | Mar. 10, 2015The department made its first arrest of the semester for such a crime.
