Students worry as $270,000 grant for OU's Survivor Advocacy Program sets to expire this year
By Seth Archer | Jan. 27, 2015OU officials: OUSAP a priority; no plans to defund program
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Athens High School coach, allegedly in sexual relationship with student, arrested
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 27, 2015Athens High School soccer coach Isaac Thomas allegedly engaged in a sexual relationship with student, and was arrested Tuesday morning.
Council discusses pay raises in response to Kathy Hecht’s actions
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 26, 2015City council members discussed giving nonunion workers an additional 1 percent pay raise to even out raises given out by Audtior Kathy Hecht.
Chipotle pushes tofu topping through deal
By Jeremy Hill | Jan. 26, 2015Chipotle offered a free entree Monday to anyone willing to try their newest tofu topping.
Jury selection marks day one of Pat Kelly trial
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 26, 2015Kelly trial kicks off with jury selection
City fines Mill, Congress, State, High and Lancaster residents thousands for trash
By Allan Smith | Jan. 26, 2015Athens Code Enforcement doubles amount of trash tickets and fines during 2014.
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office closed more than 90 percent of its cases last year
By Julia Fair | Jan. 26, 2015The Athens County Sheriff’s Office has 176 open cases remaining from 2014
OUPD’s newest officer is a former marine who was born and raised in Athens
By Joshua Lim | Jan. 26, 2015There is a new face in OUPD, and he is no stranger to the Athens community
Police in Athens busy with criminal damaging, theft and a quarrel
By Joshua Lim | Jan. 26, 2015Two males exited Walmart with $2,300 worth of items without paying
Students pay over $1,000 on trash fines
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 26, 2015Ohio University students talk trash about the trash law.
Can an iPad help fight crime? Sheriff’s deputies think so
By Julia Fair | Jan. 26, 2015Deputies use iPads to help quicken the process for filing a police report, assist in other daily duties.
Council to discuss Essence of Athens and sidewalk improvements
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 25, 2015At their weekly meeting, Athens City Council will discuss implementing the Essence of Athens program as well as making improvements to the West Union St. sidewalks.
Columbus plastic bag tax could inspire rest of state
By M.C. Tilton | Jan. 22, 2015Columbus mayor’s five-year sustainability plan pushing away from dependence on single-use bags
Minimum wage in Ohio raised to $8.10
By William T. Perkins | Jan. 22, 2015A representative from Policy Matters Ohio says the new minimum wage will help encourage economic development. Others are unconvinced.
Coffee with a cop proves successful
By Matt Cudahy | Jan. 22, 2015Police officers from OUPD and APD met and chatted with community members over delicious coffee and cookies.
Municipal Court Judge William Grim to step down, open office for reelection
By William T. Perkins | Jan. 22, 2015Attorney Todd Grace is hoping to take over Athens County Municipal Court judge William Grim’s position this November. City Prosecutor Lisa Eliason has her sights set on the city law director position.
App aims to make public transit more accessible
By Jeremy Hill | Jan. 22, 2015Citizens can now track the exact location of any bus in the Athens Public Transit system in real time using a mobile or web app.
Richland Avenue to experience lane closures during next two weeks
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 22, 2015Those looking to travel down Richland Avenue during the next two weeks may experience some difficulty.
A bar may be in the future for Athens Kroger
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 21, 2015Kroger applied for a D5 liquor license, which would allow them to serve full glasses of alcohol. Kroger spokesperson Jennifer Jarrell said that a bar may be in the stores future.
Turmoil in city building halts communications between mayor and auditor
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 21, 2015Communications between the auditors and mayor have been strenuous after the auditor implemented raises without the authorization of city council.
