City Council: Council members discussed changes to Title 35, fire station grant and Athens Farmers Market development
By Erica Tracy | Sep. 24, 2018Changes to Title 35 will allow Athens to exercise their full rights of way.
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City Council: Council members to discuss farmers market and grant for Athens Fire Headquarters
By Erica Tracy | Sep. 23, 2018Council members will discuss the Athens Fire Headquarters, which is more than 30 years old.
Attorney General Mike DeWine wants to mandate tuition guarantees in universities and reduce student testing in K-12 public schools
By George Shillcock | Sep. 20, 2018Both Mike DeWine and Richard Cordray want to regulate college tuition costs and reduce K-12 testing.
Athens residents express concerns for safety
By Ian McKenzie | Sep. 20, 2018Residents are concerned for both their own and students’ safety after recent sexual assault reports.
Athens businesses receive training for bystander intervention
By Ellen Wagner | Sep. 19, 2018The businesses were trained through the Active Bystander Coalition and Better Bystanders training program.
Police Blotter: Drunken students give police their fake IDs; handgun found in cup
By Jackie Osborne | Sep. 19, 2018Also, a chainsaw was reportedly stolen, and a student was found passed out in River Park’s parking lot.
Lotsa hosts day of sexual assault awareness
By Ellen Wagner | Sep. 18, 2018The pizza restaurant held the event to raise awareness about sexual assault and to raise money for the Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program.
City Council: Members discuss parking meters, historical building and Wastewater Treatment Plant
By Erica Tracy | Sep. 17, 2018Smart meters might be added uptown to increase business and increase use of the parking garage.
Ohio Democrats claim Rep. Stivers’ other job makes him unable to represent his district
By George Shillcock | Sep. 17, 2018Steve Stivers is the chairman of the NRCC and a brigadier general in the Ohio Army National Guard.
APD receives rape report from May
By Ellen Wagner | Sep. 17, 2018This is the fourth rape report to APD since the semester began.
City Council: Members to discuss the Stewart MacDonald building and construction of Richland Avenue Bridge
By Erica Tracy | Sep. 16, 2018Here’s what you need to know for Monday’s Athens City Council meeting.
Ohio announces prize winners in opioid challenge
By Bennett Leckrone | Sep. 13, 2018A total of 12 organizations from the United States and Canada were awarded prize money in the second phase of the Ohio Opioid Technology Challenging
Enough is enough: OU students push for change in wake of sexual assault reports
By Ellen Wagner | Sep. 13, 2018University administers, local police and students are looking to make a cultural change on campus.
O'Betty's Red Hot celebrates 15 years
By Ashton Nichols | Sep. 12, 2018The hot dog restaurant is undergoing renovations for a new roof and dining area.
Police Blotter: Drunken student found in a shrub; 'suspicious person' cleans up graffiti
By Jackie Osborne | Sep. 12, 2018A pig found a new owner, and a license plate was stolen.
APD receives its third rape report of semester
By Ellen Wagner | Sep. 12, 2018Eight sexual assaults — six rapes and two sexual impositions — have been reported to APD and OUPD this academic year.
Students and administrators meet for first Open OHIO meeting
By Logan Moore | Sep. 11, 2018Student volunteers and administrators met to engage in critical conversation for the Open OHIO project, created by Professor Sarah Davis.
Ohio Issue 1 would lower penalties for drug possession
By Bennett Leckrone | Sep. 11, 2018Issue 1 on the November ballot would lower penalties for the possession of drugs, including heroin, from felonies to misdemeanors.
City Council: Members propose new parking regulations and third phase of Bikeway Spur
By Erica Tracy | Sep. 10, 2018Athens City Council met Monday to discuss the proposal of new parking regulations and fees.
