Arrests down in ‘peaceful’ Mill Fest
By Joshua Jamerson | Mar. 16, 2014You stand a greater chance of getting slapped with a citation from Ohio University Police for peeing at an off-campus fest than for underage drinking or public intoxication.
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APD will attempt to complete variety of goals over next calendar year
By Allan Smith | Mar. 15, 2014From continuing its enforcement of the city’s noise nuisance party laws to updating its field training program, the Athens Police Department has set forth a diverse portfolio of goals for the next calendar year in its most recent annual report.
Athens prepares for first fest weekend
By Allan Smith | Mar. 13, 2014Though it’s not officially spring until March 20, it’s already spring fest season in Athens.
New faces, more badges
By Joshua Lim | Mar. 13, 2014Ohio University students would see more cops around campus under an OU Police Department proposal to hire an additional five sworn officers, a notion that has received support from top university administrators.
Purim party at OU's Hillel
By Anjelica Oswald | Mar. 13, 2014Costumes, drinks and shouts will abound in Hillel at Ohio University, as the Jewish community observes the festive Purim celebration.
After Mill Fest, OU officials not worried about St. Patrick's Day
By Dina Berliner | Mar. 13, 2014Despite the desire to shed Ohio University’s proclaimed party image, administrators did not consider pushing spring break back two weeks to fall during St. Patrick’s Day.
Glouster man who accepted a plea deal in a robbery case files for judicial release
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 13, 2014A Glouster man who pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery last January filed a motion for judicial release with the Athens County Common Pleas Court Tuesday. If granted, he would be released early from prison.
Bond raised for local man who attempted to assault cop
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 13, 2014A Nelsonville man who was sentenced to four years in prison after trying to assault a police officer with his car in June 2012 was placed on a higher bond Tuesday and is on judicial release, according to jail booking documents.
City prepares for first fest weekend
By Allan Smith | Mar. 13, 2014Though it’s not officially spring until March 20, it’s already spring fest season in Athens.
Chauncey man found guilty of multiple felonies
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 12, 2014A Chauncey man was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday after attempting to hide items in his car during a traffic stop and for attempting to use his son’s urine during a drug test.
OU students come forward voluntarily for arson
By Allan Smith | Mar. 12, 2014Both men charged with setting a house fire on Stewart Street have voluntarily turned themselves in.
Voter Expansion Project reignites political struggle
By Lucas Daprile | Mar. 11, 2014As former President Bill Clinton launches a campaign to change requirements to vote, another political battle between the Democrats and Republicans has ignited yet again.
Joint application could increase grant funding
By Emma Ockerman | Mar. 11, 2014The city of Athens is considering collaborating with Athens County and the city of Nelsonville on a grant that could rehabilitate several low-to-moderate income homes and rental properties throughout the city.
Chauncey man receives prison term for tampering with evidence
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 11, 2014A Chauncey man was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday after attempting to hide items in his car during a traffic stop and for attempting to use his son’s urine during a drug test.
New firm consults on aggregation
By Olivia Bower | Mar. 11, 2014Electric aggregation efforts in Athens County will soon begin to move forward as the Athens County Commissioners hired a consulting firm at a meeting Tuesday.
Voter Expansion Project reignites political struggle
By Lucas Daprile | Mar. 11, 2014As former President Bill Clinton launches a campaign to change requirements to vote, another political battle between the Democrats and Republicans has ignited yet again.
New firm consults on aggregation
By Olivia Bower | Mar. 11, 2014Electric aggregation efforts in Athens County will soon begin to move forward as the Athens County Commissioners hired a consulting firm at a meeting Tuesday.
Former deputy files for appeal
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 10, 2014The Athens County Sheriff’s Office and a former deputy filed separate motions late last month, to appeal a state board’s ruling that he should be reinstated with no back pay.
Lack of cable competition not moved by merger
By Allan Smith | Mar. 10, 2014Although the top two cable providers in the United States — one being Time Warner Cable, which is popular in Athens — are on the cusp of joining forces, subscribers shouldn’t anticipate any change in the near future, cable officials have said.
Fluff Bakery pitches liquor license plan
By Emma Ockerman | Mar. 10, 2014At least five liquor licenses have been transferred between establishments in the City of Athens without a fight since 2012.
