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.
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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.
Authorities recapture escaped convicted murderer in Nelsonville
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 28, 2016Convicted murderer John Modie escaped from Hocking Correctional Facility sometime after 4 p.m. Sunday. Ohio University Police Department did not consider him a threat to campus.
Athens Major Crimes Unit busts two indoor marijuana operations in one week
By Alex Meyer | Mar. 28, 2016Both operations were found to have several hundred dollars, handguns and equipment on the premises.
Athens County Sheriff's Office suspends K9 Deputy Ijo for biting inmate, reprimands handler
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 28, 2016The sheriff said Ijo's handler did not clear the area prior to a drug sniff.
Grand jury indicts former OU student who allegedly assaulted Bird Arena employee
Mar. 28, 2016James D. Howard, who allegedly assaulted a Bird Arena employee last week, was indicted for burglary, aggravated burglary and two other counts.
Convicted murderer who escaped from Nelsonville correctional facility not believed to be a threat to OU, police say
Mar. 28, 2016The Athens County Sheriff's Office received a report that John Modie escaped some time after 4 p.m. Sunday, according to a sheriff's office news release.
GoBus traveling to Athens overturns in Akron, leaving some passengers with minor injuries
Mar. 27, 2016A total of eight people were on the bus, including seven passengers and the driver.
Athens City Council will talk street closings for summer events
By Alyse Peck | Mar. 27, 2016Athens City Council will be discussing street closures for summer events, such as Boogie on the Bricks and Ohio Brew Week.
OU police chief cautions against speculation in the arrest of former student
Mar. 25, 2016On Monday, a former OU student allegedly assaulted a staff member at Bird Arena and later tried to buy a firearm and ammunition, but was denied.
Glouster man purposefully crashes car, stabs dog to death, receives four years in prison
By Julia Fair | Mar. 25, 2016A Glouster man was sentenced to four years in prison after purposefully crashing into a garage and stabbing a dog to death.
Gun store owner prevents sale of firearm, ammunition to OU student charged with assault
Mar. 24, 2016On Monday, James D. Howard entered Downs Bait and Guns and tried to purchase a firearm and ammunition, but was denied. Howard was later arrested.
Mini golf course near The Ridges hopes to 'Putt People First' by giving to local charities
By Brook Endale | Mar. 24, 2016The course, named Putt People First, is Athens County’s only 18-hole miniature golf course, and its proceeds benefit local charities.
Basketball fans pack uptown bars for NCAA March Madness
By Jonny Palermo | Mar. 23, 2016Even though the Ohio University Men’s Basketball team didn't make the NCAA tournament, students and residents are still hyped for March Madness at the bars.
Renovated Union Bar & Grill to feature salvaged wood from fire
Mar. 22, 2016Eric Gunn, owner of The Union, is unsure when the bar will reopen after closing from a fire in November 2014.
Students, Athens residents discuss regulation of Airbnb at event hosted by Generation Opportunity
By Nora Jaara | Mar. 22, 2016Airbnbs have been a subject of debate since last year, provoking a myriad of responses.
Police Blotter: Tears and urine were flowing at Saturday's High Fest
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 22, 2016One man cried after officers observed him and another man urinating on a fence at High Fest on Saturday.
OUPD charges former OU student after allegedly assaulting Bird Arena staff member
Mar. 22, 2016Former Ohio University student charged with one count each of burglary and weapons under disability after allegedly assaulting an OU staff member at Bird Arena.
