Company that owns the Messenger acquires the Athens NEWS
By Nora Jaara | Sep. 24, 2014The Messenger and the Athens NEWS are now under the same ownership.
LOCAL
Essence of Athens plans to keep city unique
By Joshua Jamerson | Sep. 23, 2014Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl noted that the city “only spent $2,500” to create The Essence of Athens — a blueprint for the city to “Keep us Athens” — but it also took a lot of man hours.
After senate arrests, two students await pretrial
By Julia Fair | Sep. 23, 2014Jonah Yulish and Gabriel Sirkin, two of the four students arrested at a Student Senate meeting earlier this month, are scheduled to attend a pretrial hearing Wednesday morning flanked by their attorneys.
Despite earlier estimate, Richland Avenue Project not to begin construction until early March.
By EMILY BOHATCH | Sep. 23, 2014After not receiving any bids this summer for the Richland Avenue Project, originally estimated to begin this month, the $4.8 million infrastructure upgrade will kick off in March, the city said Tuesday.
Commissioners funding preventative measures for tuberculosis
By Alex MacLeod | Sep. 23, 2014Commissioners took a closer look at preventing tuberculosis at their meeting Tuesday morning, following a case a few months ago
Suspect charged for filing false robbery report
By Olivia Hitchcock | Sep. 23, 2014A 19-year-old falsely reported a robbery to OUPD on Sunday.
Lieutenant’s suspension upheld as just by Franklin County Judge
By Emma Ockerman | Sep. 22, 2014A suspension appeal from an OUPD lieutenant was rejected earlier this month in Franklin County Common Pleas Court.
After weeks of deliberation, garbage ordinance still at a standstill
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 22, 2014Athens City Council members were in a gridlock over trash Monday night.
PoliceBlotter: Windows shatter during the weekend
By Matt Cudahy | Sep. 22, 2014A window at Brookfield Church was busted overnight this past weekend.
Sunday robbery raises OUPD crime alert to 33
By Joshua Lim | Sep. 22, 2014Ohio University Police Department are investigating a robbery.
Athens City Council preview: Members hope to change city trash law
By EMILY BOHATCH | Sep. 22, 2014Athens City Council members have changes to the city trash law on tap.
OUPD issues crime alert for South Green attack, robbery
By Emma Ockerman | Sep. 22, 2014OUPD issued a crime alert Monday afternoon.
Ex-police officer found guilty in drug ring case
By Su Park | Sep. 21, 2014Ex-cop, drug kingpin sentenced to 17 years in prison
Knisely’s service has family ties
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 21, 2014A look at councilwoman Chris Knisely, chair of finance and personnel Committee and avid biker.
Pedicab gives rides after football game
By Joshua Lim | Sep. 21, 2014Initially invented for the wealthy, the pedicab was a popular option this weekend for may bar-goers.
OUPD using radar to enforce speed limits
By Joshua Lim | Sep. 21, 2014OUPD Chief says his department hasn't been enforcing speed limits closely — until now.
Brace yourselves: Winter is coming
By Alex MacLeod | Sep. 21, 2014Road salt prices expected to double after record-breaking winter.
West Union construction disruptive to businesses
Sep. 18, 2014A portion of West Union Street will be closed to traffic starting Friday night, city officials announced Thursday.
An outpost in a desert of Tex-Mex nothingness
By Sam Howard | Sep. 18, 2014Taco John's has been around for decades and looks as if they're expanding.
City to spend grant money on renovating Armory
By EMILY BOHATCH | Sep. 17, 2014Though the city plans to spend money assessing the armory, they still have no concrete plans on what to do with the building.
