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.
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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.
Athens' Jackie O's and Little Fish receive top honors for brews
Feb. 7, 2016Jackie O’s was voted best brewery, taproom and brewpub in Ohio and placed in the Top 100 Brewers in the world by RateBeer, and Little Fish was voted best new brewer in Ohio.
Students, law enforcement prepare for Sibs Weekend
By Bailey Gallion | Feb. 4, 2016Both APD and OUPD will have extra staff working to police the weekend.
Nelsonville man charged with murder pleads not guilty
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 4, 2016Taylor Allen Mills appeared in Athens County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty on all charges, including murder.
Athens County Sheriff's Office looking for escaped correctional facility inmate
By Alex Meyer | Feb. 4, 2016As of Thursday morning, the whereabouts of the escaped inmate, Orville Lee Mullett, is unknown.
Double Take: Current Athens businesses had a variety of different uses in past decades
By Maygan Beeler | Feb. 4, 2016Athens businesses saw different uses in past decades, from private residences to literary-themed restaurants.
APD receives more than 75 tips in serial sexual assault investigation
Feb. 4, 2016In a news release Thursday the City of Athens asked residents to continue to submit tips and be patient with the ongoing investigation.
Police Blotter: Elderly woman receives unwanted nude pictures
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 3, 2016An OU student was charged with intoxication Thursday after knocking incessantly at the wrong door.
Ted Cruz and Hillary Clinton come out on top in Monday's Iowa caucus
By Mikaela Ashburn | Feb. 2, 2016Florida Sen. Ted Cruz beat Donald Trump by 3.4 points while former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton only beat Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders by tenths of a percent.
Five people report being watched or filmed in bathrooms to OUPD during 2015-16 academic year
By Bailey Gallion | Feb. 2, 2016In the most recent incident, a 33-year-old man reported being filmed in a Baker Center bathroom.
Fired city code director had history of conflict with Athens City Council
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 2, 2016Athens City Code Director John Paszke was fired Monday after various disputes with Athens City Council and Athens administration.
Athens City pool discussion continues, council members have done a lot of "soul searching"
By Alyse Peck | Feb. 1, 2016Athens City Council continued discussion on a city pool at Monday night's meeting, and discussed the possibility of a natatorium as opposed to replacing the existing outdoor pool.
Fired code director John Paszke will cite no more
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 1, 2016Athens City Code Director John Paszke was fired Monday morning after working as director since 2008.
Unwarranted parking tickets may be caused by ParkMobile glitch
By Julia Fair | Feb. 1, 2016After years of the university using ParkMobile, the city has implemented the app for Uptown parking. Some have received unwarranted tickets when using the app to pay.
Ohio auditor potentially taking closer look at public universities
By Nora Jaara | Feb. 1, 2016A bill with bipartisan support would allow the Ohio auditor to conduct performance audits of state universities and colleges.
After spending $90,000 on emergency repairs for North Court Street, Athens City Council needs more money
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Jan. 31, 2016Athens City Council will discuss putting more money toward Court Street repairs.
'New York Times' endorses Ohio Gov. John Kasich, calling him the ‘only plausible choice for Republicans’
By Dina Berliner | Jan. 30, 2016The "Times" also endorsed Hillary Clinton as the Democratic Party nominee Saturday.
