Where exactly are Athens County's injection wells? (interactive map)
By Samuel Howard | Mar. 18, 2015The county currently has seven active wells used to dispose of waste from hydraulic fracturing.
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Go Bus heads to Cleveland
By Jeremy Hill | Mar. 18, 2015Ohio University students from Northeast Ohio no longer have to hitchhike home.GoBus recently announced it would expand its services — daily bus trips to cities throughout Ohio — to include Cleveland and other stops in the region. A one-way ticket on the route will set riders back $25.More than 3,000 OU students resided in the counties serviced by the new route in 2013, according to a university report.The new route runs twice daily. A bus departs from the Parma, Ohio bus office at 11:25 a.m. and arrives at Baker University Center at 4:15 p.m. At 4:45 p.m., a bus leaves Baker Center and arrives in Parma at 9:40 p.m.Both the north and southbound trips include stops in: Marietta, Caldwell, Cambridge, New Philadelphia, Canton, Akron, Broadview Heights and Cleveland.Buses started making the trip on March 6. Riders currently must buy tickets on Greyhound.com, but will soon be able to snag them straight from RideGoBus.com, according to the website.Prior to the announcement, those looking to catch a bus from Athens to Cleveland had to ride a Lakefront Lines bus to Columbus, then change buses before heading to Cleveland. The trip includes a roughly three-hour layover in Columbus, and five total hours of ride time.The new GoBus route is $4 more expensive, but doesn’t include a bus change, and someone riding the route end-to-end can do so in a little under five hours. The announcement comes three months after “ride board,” a university website designed to help students find rides home with other students, vanished from the web due to an outdated server.@JeremyHTweetsjh082913@ohio.edu
Six individuals arrested for drug trafficking in one day
By Julia Fair | Mar. 18, 2015The Athens Major Crimes Unit arrested six people Tuesday for drug trafficking
Athens Police asking public for additional information on pick-up truck, skateboard incident
By Rebekah Barnes | Mar. 18, 2015The Athens Police Department is seeking information from witnesses of what it is calling an "incident" involving a pickup truck and a skateboarder on North Shafer Street Wednesday morning.
Athens County Municipal Court sees caseload drop
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 17, 2015The court had about 242 cases each week.
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.
