Sexual assault reported on the east side of Athens
By Sarah M. Penix | Sep. 6, 2018The incident is the fifth reported sexual assault since the start of Fall Semester.
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Police Blotter: Milkweed plant mistaken for marijuana; suspicious man uses library Wi-Fi
By Jackie Osborne | Sep. 5, 2018The plant was growing in a backyard, and the man sat outside after library hours to use the Wi-Fi.
The fight for the 15th: Rick Neal challenges Steve Stivers to five debates
By George Shillcock | Sep. 5, 2018Athens is one of the five proposed locations.
OUPD received anonymous rape report from OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital
By Ellen Wagner | Sep. 5, 2018This is the fourth report of sexual assault in Athens since the beginning of OU's Fall Semester.
Ohio University Police Department and Athens Police Department partner to investigate sexual assault reports
By Sarah M. Penix | Sep. 5, 2018There have been five reported cases of sexual assault in Athens since the beginning of Fall Semester.
City Council: Members pass resolutions on family planning
By Logan Moore | Sep. 4, 2018The resolution continues city funding for the Athens Planned Parenthood.
Athens is being considered as a test site for autonomous vehicles
By George Shillcock | Sep. 4, 2018Athens City Council recently passed an ordinance expressing interest in being chosen as a test site.
City Council: Members to vote on tax levies
By Sarah M. Penix | Sep. 3, 2018They will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the City Building.
Ohio senator introduces bill that would send 'stolen' money from ECOT to public schools
By George Shillcock | Sep. 3, 2018The money would have originally been sent to the U.S. Treasury.
Male suspect wanted in kidnapping and rape
By Ellen Wagner | Sep. 3, 2018The reported kidnapping occurred near Grosvenor Street.
What some experts are saying about Tobacco 21
By Bennett Leckrone | Aug. 30, 2018Experts and advocates for raising the sale age of tobacco products to 21 say it would improve health. Athens City Council members heard a presentation about the movement in June.
Police Blotter: Student visits church a bit too early Sunday morning; brothers fight over pizza
By Jackie Osborne | Aug. 29, 2018The student was taken to jail, and the brothers were issued minor misdemeanors.
Man arrested for impersonating an officer and brandishing a BB gun at Walmart
By George Shillcock | Aug. 29, 2018Justin Pennington was charged with inducing panic and impersonating an officer.
53 citations and arrests reported over welcome weekend
By George Shillcock | Aug. 28, 2018Various crimes were reported between both OUPD and APD between Aug. 24-26.
Ohio State Highway Patrol officer accused of threatening inmate
By Sarah M. Penix | Aug. 28, 2018There will be a jury trial Oct. 30.
Athens lags behind the national unemployment rate during July
By George Shillcock | Aug. 27, 2018Athens ranks fifth out of counties in Ohio with the highest unemployment rate.
City Council: Driverless vehicles could eventually come to Athens
By Bennett Leckrone | Aug. 27, 2018Athens City Council members authorized an agreement with DriveOhio, a smart vehicle organization.
How the Athens-based People’s Justice League is working to combat harassment culture
By Sarah M. Penix | Aug. 27, 2018After seeing a spike in hate crimes around the country, the non-profit organization created an app called the PJL Incident Reporter and re-launched the Active Bystander Coalition this year.
City Council: Members to discuss government funding
By Bennett Leckrone | Aug. 26, 2018The meeting will be held Monday at 7 p.m. in the city building.
Police blotter: Man flees from Rite Aid; deer found in home
By Jackie Osborne | Aug. 23, 2018Summer for Athens police included roommate conflicts and baby deer
