Police Blotter: Man found sitting in dumpster at Piggly Wiggly, woman reported for continuously calling her boyfriend’s father
By Molly Wilson | Mar. 30, 2022The man was sitting in the dumpster collecting Valentine’s Day cards.
The man was sitting in the dumpster collecting Valentine’s Day cards.
The Finance and Personnel Committee discussed adding a fifth parking enforcement officer.
OU freshmen, sophomores and juniors gathered together for their first Congo Fest on Friday.
The Arts, Parks and Recreation Department is now reevaluating the original plans to find options that would decrease the price estimate.
Despite snow and temperatures in the 30s, students ventured out early, with most parties advertising a start time of 10 a.m.
The Athens City-County Health Department reported two new COVID-19 related deaths Thursday.
Deputies did not hear any gunshots.
One of the ordinances was passed after lengthy debate between Council members.
A little over 50% of the county is fully vaccinated.
In Athens, the most active months for crime are March, April, September and October.
The ordinance passed in late February and will expand racial definitions within city code to cultural hairstyles.
Council met in committees Monday evening to discuss waste rates, personnel changes and appropriations.
The ordinance was referred back to the City and Safety Services Committee.
The death was reported Wednesday.
Four new deaths were reported Monday.
Students discussed discrimination on campus and fears about COVID-19.
Gas prices may hit Athens a little harder than metropolitan areas like Columbus.
Ohio University altered its mask rules and Athens City Council let its mask ordinance expire.
“There's not a quick answer to this. We can't wish it away, and despite the efforts both of Republicans and Democrats to make this into a partisan issue, it's not. It's a Russian issue,” Steven Miner, a history professor specializing in Russian studies, said.
Following previous years’ COVID-19 limitations, students made the most of Athens’ Green Beer Day traditions.