Police investigating fatality at The Ridges
By Sam Howard | Apr. 26, 2014UPDATE: 10:30 a.m. Apr. 30:
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Athens police: year in review - noise and nuisance calls fall, burglaries increase
By Allan Smith | Apr. 24, 2014During Ohio University’s Spring Semester, Athens police saw a decrease in noise complaints and nuisance party violations, as well as underage drinking citations, in spite of the infamous spring fest season. Burglaries, though, saw an uptick.
Students find gratification through 'Grace'
By JIM RYAN | Apr. 23, 2014Merlene McCarty sits in bed on an early spring day when an Ohio University professor knocks on her door and asks to come in to outline the health plan his students will implement that morning.
Towing a 'rite of passage' for Athenians
By Heather Hare, Sam Howard | Apr. 23, 2014Allie Vent was frustrated last summer when she parked in a 24-hour parking spot on Mill Street for 32 hours.
West Union Street and South Richland Avenue will see major overhauls this summer, city officials say
By Emma Ockerman | Apr. 22, 2014After a long summer, Ohio University students will return in August to see some of the more beat-up roads around town patched up and smooth — or at least, on their way there.
Faux bomb threat at Athens High School was meant to be prank
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 21, 2014It was supposed to be funny.
Student suspect identified in false AHS bomb threat
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 21, 2014Officials investigating a false bomb threat at Athens High School, which caused panic and disrupted classes early Monday morning, have identified a suspect.
Plans for grants, improvement
By Emma Ockerman | Apr. 21, 2014The City of Athens will be applying for a myriad of grants in the next few weeks, in part to pay for upcoming projects as well as start initiatives for new ones.
Body found in Hocking River
By Allan Smith | Apr. 21, 2014An unidentified body was recovered from the Hocking River on Monday afternoon.
College politics unusual gateway
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 20, 2014“For too long, the students who are primarily concerned with getting the best education possible … have not been represented in student government.”
New Hoopla Service allows library patrons to view content on digital devices
By William T. Perkins | Apr. 19, 2014Athens County Public Libraries introduced a new service this month that allows patrons to borrow audiobooks, music and videos by downloading them to their electronic devices.
City: #Fest safety alarming this year
Apr. 17, 2014Despite efforts by #Fest organizers to increase organization at the mostly annual event, city officials believe the event is unsafe and are exploring ways of enforcing sanitation and health standards.
Appalachian history preserved
Apr. 16, 2014Tom O’Grady’s knowledge and love of Ohio started on the back roads from Cleveland to Athens.
Counterfeiter still at large
By Allan Smith | Apr. 16, 2014Though Athens Police have a photo of a suspect whom they say made counterfeit bills and passed them at an uptown bar, authorities said they have no new updates for the public on the case.
Court Street to go international on Saturday
By Emma Ockerman | Apr. 16, 2014Court Street will become host to dozens of flags, 27 booths and hundreds of Ohio University students and Athens residents this Saturday for the International Street Fair.
Sheriff has tips for prom season
By Allan Smith | Apr. 15, 2014Athens County Interim Replacement Sheriff Rodney Smith sent a news release to local media Tuesday recommending driving tips local high school students and parents should keep in mind during prom season.
'Missing' student found, arrested
By Hannah Yang | Apr. 15, 2014The former Ohio University student who was reported missing by a friend — and was believed by authorities to have been in hiding — was found and arrested in Georgia earlier this month, The Post has learned.
