Deejays, students prepare for Palmer Place and Palmer fests despite cold weather
By Julia Fair | Apr. 7, 2016Final fest weekend brings sketchy weather and an array of entertainment.
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Police Blotter: Student runs from cop, detective finds puddle of 'what appeared to be urine'
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 7, 2016The Ohio University Police Department arrested three students for disorderly conduct by intoxication last week.
Jackie O's plans to finish solar panel installation by Earth Day
By Jeremy Hill | Apr. 7, 2016In 2015, Jackie O’s brewery announced a plan to outfit its brewery with solar panels. That project, fulfilled by Third Sun Solar, inc., is set to wrap up sometime this month.
Athens Police Department releases new information, DNA report on sexual predator
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Apr. 6, 2016The DNA report shows a white male with green eyes and reddish brown or blond hair.
Former OU student who allegedly assaulted Bird Arena employee pleads not guilty
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 6, 2016James Howard's attorney said Howard didn't intend to go on a "rampage" and "wants to go live in the woods by himself and try to find himself."
Ohioans could see marijuana legalization on the ballot again this year
By Nora Jaara | Apr. 5, 2016Two different groups are vying to get their amendments on the Ohio ballot this year.
Cicadas to arrive in Athens in mid-to-late May
By Megan Henry | Apr. 5, 2016Brood V Cicadas will be make an appearance this summer for a few weeks.
City council members discuss proposed $2.3 million bike path, approves construction of city sign
By Alyse Peck | Apr. 4, 2016Athens City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the construction of the new City of Athens sign on State Route 682.
Ohio Supreme Courts rejects appeal by New York man convicted of raping an Athens woman
By Alex Meyer | Apr. 4, 2016The court announced its decision March 9 to decline the case of Charles Nguyen, who appealed to the court Dec. 7.
City Council to consider proposed bike path and street closings Monday
By Alyse Peck | Apr. 3, 2016City council will discuss street closures for a number of events, along with the possible construction of a new bike path.
Major crimes units bust meth operation in Athens charging suspect with four felonies
By Alex Meyer | Apr. 3, 2016The Fairfield, Hocking and Athens County major crimes units located and disassembled a methamphetamine manufacturing operation in Athens.
APD 2015 report shows increase in calls for rape and nuisance party calls
By Julia Fair | Apr. 3, 2016The Athens Police Department 2015 annual report shows calls for rape are at an 11 year high at 33 calls. Nuisance party calls have increased but arrest related to those complaints have decreased.
Local bars, law enforcement prepare for this year's Moms Weekend
By Mikaela Ashburn | Mar. 31, 2016Some local bars are taking steps to prepare for the weekend, while others are less concerned.
Hepatitis C virus among heroin-related woes affecting Athens and other Ohio counties
By Nora Jaara | Mar. 31, 2016Local health officials have been monitoring issues brought on by sharing needles.
Athens small businesses, start-ups get help from local business incubator
By Jonny Palermo | Mar. 30, 2016For more than 30 years, Appalachian Center for Economic Networks, or ACEnet, has been helping small business owners in 32 counties across the state bring their ideas to fruition.
University IDs will soon allow all students, faculty, staff to travel on Athens Public Transit buses for free
By Nora Jaara | Mar. 30, 2016Ohio University will shell out about $80,000 for the transportation partnership with the city.
Bar fights often handled by bartenders, more frequent during fest season
By Julia Fair | Mar. 30, 2016Athens Police Chief Tom Pyle and local bartenders said bar fights are infrequent, but when they do happen, arrests are rarely made.
Crimes Of The Month: Crime Solvers Anonymous requests information about connected sex crimes and multiple restaurant burglaries
By Alex Meyer | Mar. 30, 2016More than two months since the investigation began, the Athens Police Department is still requesting any information related to three sex crimes linked with DNA evidence.
Police Blotter: Someone steals all wheels from parked vehicle during otherwise quiet weekend on campus
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 29, 2016OUPD arrested two people for disorderly conduct in the only two alcohol-related incidents it dealt with last week.
City council discusses raising pay grade, awarded grant for new recycling bins
By Alyse Peck | Mar. 28, 2016Athens City Council discussed raising pay grades to benefit long time workers, and was recently awarded a grant to purchase new recycling bins for residents.
