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.
LOCAL
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.
Student senate receives board of trustees update
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 26, 2023Student Senate met on Wednesday to receive an update about the Board of Trustees from the student trustees.
Smiling Skull Saloon loses liquor license
By Kendall Wright | Oct. 25, 2023The Skull was found selling alcohol during a suspension period of its permit, resulting in a $10,000 fine or getting its permit revoked.
Potential name change for Wayne National Forest
By Maggie Amacher | Oct. 25, 2023Wayne National Forest, the only national forest in Ohio, is facing a potential renaming as discussions arise concerning its historical connections to violence and displacement toward Native Americans.
Students have limited clothing options in Athens
By Sydney Myers | Oct. 25, 2023There are limited clothing stores and nearby options for Athens residents, forcing many people to either shop online or drive long distances to go to a mall with a wide variety.
APD, OUPD prepare for underage drinking on Halloween
By Suzanne Piper | Oct. 25, 2023As Halloween approaches, APD and OUPD anticipates underage students to take part in drinking at parties and bars
City council discusses The Ridges
By Payton Daugherty | Oct. 23, 2023Athens City Council met in committees Monday to discuss the redevelopment of The Ridges.
Students share concerns with Athens Public Transit
By Sydney Myers | Oct. 19, 2023Ohio University students said they are deterred from using the Athens Public Transit due to unreliability issues.
Police Blotter: Stolen cat, man caught with stolen motorcycle
By Kendall Wright | Oct. 18, 2023A reckless driver was found to be in possession of a stolen motorcycle from Virginia.
OU, local government collaborate for students’ safety for Halloween Weekend
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 15, 2023Ohio University and the city of Athens collaborate to ensure the safety of all students during Halloween festivities.
Efforts to make Alexander Elementary School’s playground inclusive
By Harshita Singhania | Oct. 11, 2023Annah Korpi and Lisa Wigal have children with physical and disabilities so they got the idea to renovate the playground when they noticed many challenging aspects of the playground that made it difficult for children with disabilities to play.
City Council discusses bar overcrowding
By Payton Daugherty | Oct. 9, 2023Athens City Council met in committees Monday to discuss an ordinance concerning the punishment for fire safety violations for bar owners in Athens.
AFD new fire department can decrease response time for students
By Sydney Myers | Oct. 9, 2023Construction for the headquarters is underway at 120 E. Stimson Ave. Rymer said the funding for this project comes from an increase in the Athens income tax from 1.85% to 1.95%.
Police Blotter: Intoxicated man found at Piggly Wiggly, motorcycle crash into cornfield
By Kendall Wright | Oct. 4, 2023A man on a motorcycle led officers on a pursuit through multiple yards and into a cornfield.
Patterson declines Krane’s on-campus debate proposal
By Harshita Singhania | Oct. 3, 2023Patterson participated in a debate against Krane on campus in 2019, which was held by OU’s Student Senate. This time, he will only participate in the candidate forum at the Athens Community Center, which is hosted by the League of Women Voters.
Vermin Supreme screeches outside Athens courthouse
By Donovan Hunt | Oct. 1, 2023Vermin Supreme’s speeches consist mostly of nonsense and so do his outfits; he explained how he will create a pony-based economy for the citizens of Athens Friday.
New voter ID law could affect out-of-state students
By Avery St. George | Oct. 1, 2023House Bill 458, which was passed earlier this year, limits the eligible documents required to vote. Ohio University out-of-state residents will be required to obtain an interim Ohio ID to be able to vote in Ohio.
