Alden Library enters planning phase for major renovation project
By Kaitlin Hogg | Sep. 1Ohio University is partnering with a global architecture firm to reimagine Alden Library. Construction is expected to start after June 2026.
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Human interest staff promote Athens' hotspots
By Gina Napoli | Aug. 28Whether a student is looking for a new outfit or delicious meal, there are a variety of places down Court and East State Street to explore.
UAOU hosts ‘cheer-in’ after university canceled bargaining meetings
By Mary Kate McNamee | Aug. 27United Academics of Ohio University members and students held a “cheer-in” Wednesday at Baker University Center to support their bargaining team during negotiations with university administrators. The event followed frustration over two abruptly canceled bargaining sessions, as faculty push for a contract they say will strengthen job security and improve education quality.
Police Blotter: Cows on the loose, guns blazing, smoke detectors
By Finn Smith | Aug. 26Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio University Police responded to loose cows, gunshot reports, runaway juveniles, smoke detector tampering and more for the week of August 20–24.
City of Athens reveals new TikTok page, AI chatbot Benny the Athens Brick
By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 26Athens enters the digital age further by creating both a TikTok account and a new AI chatbot, “Benny the Athens Brick,” for its city website.
What to know about campus health insurance
By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 26Ohio University requires Athens campus students to carry health insurance, either through the university-sponsored plan or a personal provider. This semester, the university plan costs $1,422, with coverage running Aug. 20 through Feb. 19.
Police Blotter: Chores stink, that First Amendment right
By Drew Hoffmaster | Aug. 20Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports of a neighborly dispute, noise complaints from a dog, car crashes and more for the week of August 6-12.
Keystone’s Mac Shack announces Athens store closure
By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 20Keystone’s Mac Shack, the macaroni-and-cheese hotspot that opened in Athens in 2022, announced on Instagram Wednesday that it will not reopen its Court Street location.
Council considers West State restroom facility costs
By Emily Stokes | Aug. 14After a July break, Council met to discuss current projects, including the SR-682 roundabout and new West State Park restroom facilities.
Police Blotter: Bee attack, K9 Cody
By Drew Hoffmaster | Aug. 5Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports of possible break-ins, a man being attacked by bees, a traffic stop and more for the week of July 23-29.
Police blotter: bathroom vandal, donkey gone wild
By Emily Stokes | July 27Athens County Sheriff’s deputies responded to rogue donkeys and online harassment.
Police Blotter: Loud radios, birds in kitchens
By Kaitlin Hogg | July 20Police Blotter: Verbal and physical disputes, bird in the kitchen, stolen license plate
Police Blotter: Runaway horse, explosion, noise complaints
By Finn Smith | July 13Police Blotter: Loud parties, stolen credit card and more for the week of July 2.
Police Blotter: Lost guns, stolen money, trespassing
By Kaitlin Hogg | July 5Police Blotter: Warrants of the week, K9 unit deployed and more for the week of June 25.
Police Blotter: My leg, ‘breaking’ news
By Drew Hoffmaster | June 29Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports of a man accidentally shooting himself in the leg, multiple break-ins, a copperhead snake and more for the week of June 18-24.
Sassy Cassie: Start watching the news
By Cassie Dye | June 29Some people in college simply do not watch or read the news. This cannot be the case in the world we live in today.
Police Blotter: Sly unwanted guest, ghost train
By Drew Hoffmaster | June 19Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports involving bicycles, a raccoon, needed traffic control and more for the week of June 11-17.
City Council joins amicus brief, passes ordinances
By Kaitlin Hogg | June 19Athens City Council adopts financial reports, discusses amicus brief.
Athens, OU commemorate Juneteenth with remembrance, celebration
By Finn Smith | June 19The Athens community plans to celebrate Juneteenth for the fifth consecutive time, with festivities and tours of local Black history.
Police Blotter: Stolen bikes, broken windows
By Drew Hoffmaster and Kaitlin Hogg | June 13Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports involving dogs, mistaken firework explosions, intoxicated people and more for the week of June 4-10.
