Police Blotter: Man shoots guns near road; bar fight broken up
By Anna Millar | Apr. 5The ACSO assisted NPD to break up a bar fight at the Ice House Tavern.
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Athens International Film and Video Festival returns for its 50th year
By Madalyn Blair | Apr. 4The 50th annual Athens International Film and Video Festival will take place April 10-16, showcasing an array of experimental films to unrepresented artists on a global level.
5 fake IDs confiscated, stolen vehicle found wrecked
By Kendall Wright | Mar. 29A Jacksonville resident’s stolen vehicle was found crashed by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Town hall hosts discussions of Ridges Development Strategy
By Suzanne Piper | Mar. 27The second of two town halls went over the feedback received from the OU and Athens community regarding the refurbishment of the Ridges at the first town hall.
Mill Fest draws hundreds following small Milliron Fest turnout
By Payton Daugherty , Madalyn Blair , Ella Jay and Harshita Singhania | Mar. 26After a rainy beginning to Fest Season at Ohio University, students were eager to hit Mill Street early Saturday morning to enjoy the festivities and the sun.
Student Senate: Proposed fire fee bill fails to pass
By Jack Solon | Mar. 23The bill, if it had passed, would have allowed Senate to present the fire fee legislation to the Ohio University Board of Trustees for review.
Court Street to welcome ORYZA Asian Grill
By Madalyn Blair | Mar. 22Court Street will be home to a new restaurant named ORYZA Asian Grill at 40 S. Court St. following the completion of construction.
Police Blotter: Man arrested on child support warrant; semi stuck on railroad
By Anna Millar | Mar. 22The Athens County Sheriff’s Office assisted a semi-truck which was stuck on railroad tracks in Millfield.
City Council passes resolution urging legislation for train derailments
By Anastasia Carter | Mar. 20Mayor Steve Patterson said that the city has a plan in the event that a train derailment occurs in Athens.
Local group supports mothers of children with Down syndrome
By Anna Millar | Mar. 19In July, Gena Hendrickson and Erica Williams created a group for mothers who have children with Down syndrome to share their experiences.
Presidential candidates discuss goals for OU at forums
By Madalyn Blair and Harshita Singhania | Mar. 13OU invited students, faculty and staff alongside members of the Athens and regional campus communities to hear from presidential candidate finalists at open forums in March.
Two candidates remain in OU’s presidential search
By Ryan Maxin | Mar. 10Susana Rivera-Mills, one of three presidential candidates, rescinded her candidacy Friday.
The Green Door to open on March 17 in Albany Ohio
By Paige Fisher | Mar. 2The Green Door will open a new boutique-style storefront on March 17.
Bad Boys Chicken closes in Athens
By Kendall Wright | Mar. 2BBC chicken and waffles is moving to Columbus for more opportunities
Police Blotter: Man receives threat from scammers; mailbox hit by a car
By Anna Millar | Mar. 1The Athens County Sheriff's Office took a report of a threatening anonymous message sent to a man after he declined a scam.
Department of Energy awards OU researchers $2 million grant
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 28The researchers at OU have worked on developing produced-water remediation technology for the past 10 years.
Athens goes 'plastic-free by 2023'
By Suzanne Piper | Feb. 26Vendors for city events have to comply with the Athens resolution to use reusable products at public events.
Police Blotter: Man with multiple warrants arrested; mailbox stolen
By Anna Millar | Feb. 22The Athens County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man with multiple felony warrants out for his arrest.
City Council: Possible ban on sale of flavored tobacco products discussed
By Ryan Maxin | Feb. 21Council is reviewing a similar proposed ban in Columbus to apply it to Athens.
College Green gas leak prompts multi-building evacuations
By Alex Imwalle | Feb. 15Multiple buildings near College Green were evacuated after construction workers struck a gas line while working on the National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza.
