Gov. Kasich shows promise in New Hampshire polls
By Mikaela Ashburn | Jan. 27, 2016According to current political polls, Ohio Gov. John Kasich its currently in third place in New Hampshire
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Police Blotter: It's raining cats and dogs in the sheriff's office
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 27, 2016The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a combative elderly male in a nursing home.
New OUPD officer eager to get to work after intensive training
By Bailey Gallion | Jan. 27, 2016Officer Harlow will fill one open position at OUPD after he finishes his training, but two more remain.
Athens County Crime Solvers offer reward for information on connected assault cases
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 26, 2016Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous’ February Crimes of the Month list included two connected assaults and a case of burglary.
Nelsonville man to appear in court on charges of murder of local bar owner
By Julia Fair | Jan. 26, 2016Taylor Allen Mills, the man who allegedly murdered Timothy Koker, 52, the owner of Mine Tavern in Nelsonville, faces six felony charges, including murder.
Athens among many Ohio counties seeking poll workers for election day
By Nora Jaara | Jan. 26, 2016Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced a recent initiative to recruit more poll workers.
The kind of lifting that can hurt local Athens businesses
By Kyra Cobb | Jan. 25, 2016Shoplifting blogs are gaining popularity on Tumblr, but for the people who own and work at local Athens businesses, shoplifting is a real problem.
Kiser’s on Court moves over for Lancaster based New York style Pizzeria
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 25, 2016Kiser’s Barbeque announce via Facebook on Monday they would be closing their doors immediately. The decision followed a buyout from Lancaster-based Franco’s Pizza.
Athens City Council discusses possible new salt truck, reviews water quality report
By Alyse Peck | Jan. 25, 2016Athens City Council met Monday to discuss the possible purchase of a new salt truck and the water quality report in the Annual Consumer Confidence Report.
Female student reports rape to OU Police Department, marking 20th sex crime of academic year
By Bailey Gallion | Jan. 25, 2016The female reported the rape occurred 2 a.m. Sunday morning.
Kiser's BBQ announces closure of Court Street location
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 25, 2016Kiser's BBQ announced on Facebook that they are closing their Court Street location.
Athens City Council to further discussion on International Street Fair
By Alyse Peck | Jan. 24, 2016Athens City Council will meet Monday night to further discuss the International Street Fair.
Snow didn't stop bargoers on Court Street this weekend but created messes Uptown
Jan. 24, 2016A video surfaced of a Toledo man belly flopping into a puddle at The C.I. this weekend.
Athens Asks: Are the sidewalks on Ohio University's campus heated?
Jan. 24, 2016It turns out that heated sidewalks are in fact a myth at Ohio University and other colleges.
Athens County Sheriff's Office adds life-saving drug to cruisers
By Julia Fair | Jan. 24, 2016The Athens County Sheriff's Office has Narcan, a drug that can reverse the effects of an opiod overdose, in each cruiser for deputies to administer if needed.
Athens, OU Bernie Sanders supporters talk primaries at first meeting of 2016
By Brook Endale | Jan. 21, 2016Athens for Bernie and Bobcats for Bernie met to discuss strategies for winning early primaries in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina.
Car vandalism solved by the sheriff's office
By Julia Fair | Jan. 21, 2016The Athens County Sheriff's Office solved the multiple car window vandals.
City and University disagree over possible President Street Academic Center demolition
By Julia Fair | Jan. 21, 2016Although university officials did not explicitly state an intention to demolish the President Street Academic Center, support from the College of Business' dean was voiced.
Looking Forward: Graduate Student Senate President reflects upon activism, obstacles
By Lauren Fisher | Jan. 21, 2016Having announced his run for Ohio’s 94th district, GSS President reflects on humble beginnings, dream of creating sustainable future for Appalachia.
Survival tips for Athens' first snow storm of the year
Jan. 20, 2016We may get some snow this weekend, here are some tips to make it through alive.
