It would take the equivalent of 11,500 cases of 'Natty' to pay for police overtime during fest season
Feb. 11, 2016OUPD estimates spending around $35,000 on overtime and APD estimates around $80,000.
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Ohio lawmakers consider changes to concealed carry rules
By Nora Jaara | Feb. 11, 2016Debate over concealed carry continues at Ohio Statehouse.
Free Chipotle draws crowds in Athens
By Jonny Palermo | Feb. 11, 2016The free meal promotion will last another two weeks.
Athens and Ohio University officials considering precautions over Zika virus
By Nora Jaara | Feb. 10, 2016Two cases of Zika were confirmed in Ohio, and local officials are keeping an eye on the virus.
Ohio University files to dismiss a lawsuit from an OUPD officer
By Julia Fair | Feb. 10, 2016Last week, Ohio University filed an attempt to dismiss a federal lawsuit from John Stabler, an Ohio University Police Officer.
New Hampshire voters overwhelmingly choose Trump and Sanders
By Mikaela Ashburn | Feb. 10, 2016Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders beat Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Businessman Donald trump beat out Ohio Gov. John Kasich
What will the state's bill to defund Planned Parenthood mean for Athens?
By Dina Berliner | Feb. 10, 2016Planned Parenthood officials say educational programs and some medical services may be at risk for the Athens location.
Police Blotter: Woman with active warrant arrested after accidentally dialing 911
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 10, 2016The Athens County Sheriff’s office arrested a woman after she accidentally dialed 911.
New restaurant, Union Bar and Grill aiming toward opening by Fall Semester
By Alyse Peck | Feb. 9, 2016A new restaurant, with locations in Columbus, will be coming to Union Street.
New prescription guidelines set in hopes of diminishing number of opiate overdoses in Ohio
By Julia Fair | Feb. 9, 2016State experts are trying to reduce the number of opiate overdoses by limiting the circumstances in which opiates are prescribed.
You could wake up to 'Morning Sech's' soon, thanks to two OU alumni
By Morgan Beard | Feb. 8, 2016So far, the company has sold 400 cases of Sech’s, an alcoholic “cocktail-in-a-can” drink, at $48 apiece.
Several arrests for underage alcohol consumption this weekend
By Julia Fair | Feb. 8, 2016Some possible Ohio University siblings were charged with underage drinking this weekend.
Tinder is changing college dating, but police caution users of its potential dangers
By Lauren Fisher | Feb. 8, 2016As some of the country’s most “swiped-right” individuals, OU students balance the pros and cons of online dating.
Church of the Good Shepherd, located on campus, is inclusive to all
By Madeleine Peck | Feb. 8, 2016The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd was first built in 1949 and has a fluid and welcoming congregation.
Council talks Union Street renovations, murals and sexual assault investigation
By Brook Endale | Feb. 8, 2016Council meets to discuss Union Street renovations, the west side mural and money to aid in resources for sexual assault investigation.
People with disabilities often aided by bystanders at inaccessible uptown businesses
By Dina Berliner | Feb. 8, 2016The Athens City Commission on Disabilities is working on a rating system for uptown businesses' accessibility.
Chipotle is closed part of the day — but you can get a free burrito
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 8, 2016Chipotle Mexican Grill closed its doors Monday morning, but put out an offer of free burritos online.
Not many Bobcats went Uptown to watch Super Bowl 50
Feb. 7, 2016Last night was a big night in sports, but not Uptown.
Courtside Pizza re-opens just in time for the Super Bowl
Feb. 7, 2016Courtside Pizza reopened after closing for renovations and a suspended liquor license.
Athens City Council to discuss International Street Fair, bed-and-breakfasts in Athens
By Alyse Peck | Feb. 7, 2016City Council will meet Monday night to host a presentation on the AMAC mural project, and continue discussion on April’s International Street Fair.
