At its weekly meeting, Athens City Council will vote to authorize construction on the East Washington Street parking garage, a project expected to be financed by a meter fees hike.
An Ohio University student is suing the university, Ryan Lombardi, OU Vice President for Student Affairs, and Dianne Bouvier, interim executive director of the Office of Institutional Equity in federal court on the grounds that he was wrongfully suspended following a stream of texts allegedly harassing a female student.
Though lawyers representing Ohio University in a lawsuit filed by a former faculty member were a day late filing a response, they said it shouldn’t affect the case's outcome.
The Athens Police Department has received multiple reports stemming back to a home on Ohio Avenue that has been falsely advertised as being available for rent by individual(s) that are suspected to be from out of the country.
After Kroger officials mentioned the possibility of a bar in their store in January, Athens residents and officials have voice their concerns.
While students are away for summer break, Athens City Council reminded landlords that it is their responsibility to clean sidewalks.
The Athens County Major Crimes Unit served a search warrant Friday, Feb. 27 at a North Lancaster Street apartment and seized suspected LSD evidence in both liquid and "blotter paper" form, according to a news release.
Shane Gilkey, Ohio University's assistant vice president for Research, was killed in a car accident Friday morning.
Athens Fire Department responded to an apparent dumpster fire outside Lindley Hall on Friday morning.
County commissioners decide to take action against former sheriff Pat Kelly to receive compensation for money spent during Kelly’s suspension.
An Ohio University Police officer sustained injuries to his face and received a bloody nose.
The prosecutor’s office gives ten percent of their Law Enforcement Trust Fund to community programs each year
Homeless individuals in Athens County look for various places to stay in the cold winter months. Some find beds at homeless shelters, but some find a place to stay at Southeastern Regional Jail for the night.
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office, Athens Police Department and My Sister’s Place have recently been denied grant funding for programs benefiting survivors of sexual assault and domestic abuse, but are still pushing forward
GSS members to fill in for vacant city council liaison position
A high smoking rate and lack of vaccination are possible explanation for Athens County’s high prostate and cervical cancer incidence rates.
Jack Neal Floral reopened in late December after its former building was destroyed in the West Union Street Fire. But the city’s unwillingness to approve its sign is hurting business.
Athens County Commissioners will meet Thursday morning for their weekly meeting to discuss possible renovations to the EMS station, filling county planner position and hiring a new position at the 911 offices.
An independent travel website is reaffirming what many locally have argued for years: Athens is one of the coolest towns in the United States.
The governor encouraged residents and legislators alike to continue on the economic path the state has been on
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