City council tables tobacco retailer license ordinance
By Payton Daugherty | Dec. 19, 2023Athens City Council met on Monday to discuss tobacco retailer licenses, or TRL.
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Racist aggravated menacing reported to OUPD
By Payton Daugherty | Dec. 10, 2023The Ohio University Police Department received a report Sunday for aggravated menacing that occurred early in the morning on E. Union Street near University Terrace.
Trespassing at Boyd, fire alarm set off at Washington
By Kendall Wright | Dec. 6, 2023Two individuals were charged with trespassing after being caught tripping the security alarm at Boyd Hall.
City Council seeks to limit underage nicotine use
By Alison Patton | Dec. 6, 2023There is no state-wide license for vapor nicotine products, so without the TRL, smoke shops selling only vapor products can sell to whomever they want with little consequences, Ohio Regional Director of Tobacco 21 Wendy Hyde said.
Robert Glidden, OU's 19th president, dies at 87
By Katie Millard | Dec. 6, 2023Born in Grand Junction, Iowa, he completed his bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. at the University of Iowa. His passing sparked tributes from across the nation about his impact.
City council discussed tobacco retailer licenses
By Payton Daugherty | Dec. 5, 2023Athens City Council met on Monday to discuss two ordinances concerning tobacco retailer licenses, or TRL.
After nearly 20 years, Zoe Fine Dining is officially closed
By Madalyn Blair | Dec. 3, 2023Zoe Fine Dining, located at 24 ½ E. State St., announced Wednesday on its Instagram and Facebook pages it has officially closed.
Fracking now allowed in Ohio state parks, wildlife areas
By Maggie Amacher | Nov. 29, 2023The Oil and Gas Land Management Commission declared its decision to allow fracking in Ohio state parks and wildlife areas owned by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources on Nov. 15.
Gunshots fired at Tablertown People of Color Museum sign
By Harshita Singhania | Nov. 29, 2023David Butcher, the museum’s founder, and his wife were at home when they heard rapid gunshots around 8:25 p.m. on Nov. 11.
Athens parking increased by 25 cents an hour
By Paige Fisher | Nov. 21, 2023Parking fees will increase by 25 cents per meter, Mayor Steve Patterson said, the increase will help fund phase three of renovation to the Athens parking garage
Student senate held town hall for health and well-being
By Paige Fisher | Nov. 20, 2023On Monday, the student senate held a town hall focusing on how Ohio University supports student health and well-being.
The Ridges construction date set for 2025
By Suzanne Piper | Nov. 15, 2023Director of Real Estate Dominick Brook said official construction on the Ridges won’t occur until 2025.
Athens business, QuickLoadz, awarded $15,000 from Amazon
By Suzanne Piper | Nov. 15, 2023Every year Amazon awards 15 small businesses a cash grant, and one Athens-founded business was the only Ohio applicant to win.
Man passed out behind the wheel, burglary at Shivley Hall
By Kendall Wright | Nov. 15, 2023A man passed out behind his wheel was found to be well and taking a nap.
Recent changes to Ohio's legal system affect Athens residents
By Disha Hoque | Nov. 15, 2023Interpreting the effects of what the recent election results will have on Athens residents.
Opportunity Promise Award to give free tuition for local Pell Eligible students
By Suzanne Piper | Nov. 6, 2023President Gonzalez’s scholarship to free tuition and automatic admission
What Happens on Court Stays on Court: Roman Candle
By Hannah Campbell and Tate Raub | Nov. 2, 2023In this episode of What Happens on Court Stays on Court, hosts Tate Raub and Hannah Campbell talk with members of local band Roman Candle.
Winner of the ninth annual Athena Award announced
By Sydney Myers | Nov. 2, 2023The ninth annual Athena Award was presented to Athens resident William “Billy” Peacock.
Bomb threat at local school, multiple scam calls
By Kendall Wright | Nov. 1, 2023OUPD deployed its canine explosive team to the Alexander School District.
The Farmacy announces it will close
By Madalyn Blair | Nov. 1, 2023The store has served the Athens community for 53 years, supplying people with grocery food items, essential oils, health and beauty products, and a deli serving sandwiches and smoothies.
