City council to vote on new salt truck, host Athens Transit presentation
By Alyse Peck | Feb. 21, 2016Athens City Council will vote on a new salt truck for the city and host an Athens Transit presentation at Monday night’s meeting.
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Local businesswoman and cancer survivor runs for Ohio House of Representatives
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Feb. 21, 2016Sarah Grace, a mother, business owner and cancer survivor, talks about what informed her decision to run for state representative.
Big Mamma's Burritos opens new location in Columbus
By Jonny Palermo | Feb. 18, 2016The new Big Mamma's Burritos location opened Thursday.
Athens police are asking for more tips on the reported sexual predator
By Bailey Gallion | Feb. 18, 2016The Athens Police Department asked that anonymous tips about the sexual predator be submitted directly to the department.
Ohio Gov. John Kasich slated for fifth place in South Carolina
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 18, 2016The latest polls show Ohio Gov. John Kasich coming in fifth in the South Carolina primaries.
Police send crime alert describing suspect for sex crime
By Bailey Gallion | Feb. 18, 2016People with information regarding the incident should contact Ohio University Police Department or Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous.
Police Blotter: Intoxicated person reports nonexistent car crash, OUPD officers find 'small pool of vomit'
By Bailey Gallion | Feb. 17, 2016OUPD reported seven incidents involving marijuana and two involving alcohol between Feb. 8 and Monday
Two Democratic candidates for state representative attend forum ahead of primary election
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Feb. 16, 2016Sarah Grace, a local businesswoman, and Eddie Smith, an Ohio University graduate student, attended the League of Women Voters candidate forum to explain their platforms to Athens residents.
OU student seeks $100k after being bitten in face by roommate's dog
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 16, 2016An Ohio University student is suing her roommate and landlords after she was attacked by the family's dog.
Athens resident garners support to keep Airbnb in the city regulation-free
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Feb. 16, 2016Abe Alassaf, an Athens resident and Ohio University graduate, has helped grow support for fewer regulations for home sharing options like Airbnb.
Refusing to show an officer an ID may get you kicked out of 14Fest and bars
By Kyra Cobb | Feb. 16, 2016In preparation for this spring, The Post spoke to local officials to break down what a student’s rights are under the law and what actions may get an individual arrested.
Athens City Council approves ordinance for building a new city pool, continues discussion of Airbnbs in Athens
By Alyse Peck | Feb. 15, 2016Athens City Council members met Monday to amend and approve ordinance concerning the building of a new city pool. They also continued their discussion on Airbnbs in Athens.
Athens officials hope to keep residents aware of assailant situation without causing panic
By Bailey Gallion | Feb. 15, 2016Athens Police Department Chief Tom Pyle said he doesn't mean to induce panic in residents, but that he wants to keep them aware.
New business looks to ease aches and pains of hangovers
By Jonny Palermo | Feb. 15, 2016An Ohio University student wants to make the morning after a night out a little easier for students.
Athens County is under a Level 2 snow emergency, one to three inches of snow expected
By Jonny Palermo | Feb. 14, 2016According to a National Weather Service advisory, residents can expect one to three inches of snow, along with a few traces of ice overnight.
New chocolate truck on the block offers treats for Valentines
Feb. 14, 2016There's a new food truck dishing out chocolate on Union Street.
Ohio University students have until Tuesday to register to vote in the primaries
By Nora Jaara | Feb. 14, 2016The deadline to register to vote in the primary election is fast approaching.
Athens City Pool project may move forward; preparation for International Street Fair to begin
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Feb. 14, 2016City Council will begin to prepare for the International Street Fair, despite the event coinciding with Number Fest.
How a rape kit is examined after it is conducted
By Kaitlin Coward | Feb. 11, 2016Rape kits were used to connect three sexual assaults that occurred over a span of 10 years in Athens.
Life saving drug comes to Ohio CVS locations
By Julia Fair | Feb. 11, 2016Soon, CVS stores throughout Ohio will have naloxone available for over-the-counter purchase. This could help the amount of overdose deaths in Athens County.
