Athens residents performed charitable acts this past holiday season
Jan. 11, 2016The Athens County Food Pantry is “overflowing” with many donations from this holiday season.
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New year brings new agenda items for Athens City Council
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Jan. 10, 2016The first committee meeting of the year for Athens City Council is full of new ideas and old projects.
Upcoming Board of Trustees meeting, City Council meetings and primaries to take place this semester
By Julia Fair | Jan. 9, 2016While a new semester can mean an increase in going to the gym or studying more for some Bobcats, it also marks expected changes within the university and the city of Athens.
Suspect arrested in case of arson, burglary at Ohio University fraternity house
By Julia Fair | Jan. 8, 2016Michael A. Carson, 21, was arrested Friday for the arson and burglary of Ohio University’s Theta Chi fraternity house.
New members of Athens City Council sworn into office for first meeting of the year
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Jan. 4, 2016With the swearing in of two new council members, Athens City Council began the new year with emergency repairs and a poet laureate.
Ohio University student who threatened to 'kill a cop' faces new charges in Athens County court
By Julia Fair | Dec. 30, 2015Nickolaus D. Russell, a suspended Ohio University student, no longer has terroristic charges filed against him.
Ohio University and Athens police still searching for suspects in thefts
By Bailey Gallion | Dec. 29, 2015Video surveillance captured footage of suspects stealing catalytic converters from a parked car.
Athens Mayor-elect Steve Patterson to be sworn in this Monday
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Dec. 18, 2015Athens City Councilman Steve Patterson, D-At Large, will be sworn in as mayor on Dec. 21 in a public ceremony at the Athens City Building.
Athens gains new city council members, businesses during this Fall Semester
By Julia Fair | Dec. 16, 2015This fall, local law enforcement also saw an increase in reports of sex-related crimes.
Illegal left turns on Bobcat Lane concern for Athens, Ohio University law enforcement officials
By EMILY BOHATCH | Dec. 16, 2015OUPD officers issued 17 traffic citations to drivers making illegal turns onto Ohio University’s Bobcat Lane last week.
Plan to watch the last GOP presidential debate of the year? Try this drinking game
By EMILY BOHATCH | Dec. 15, 2015Enjoy a drinking game as nine Republican candidates square up Tuesday night.
Athens City Council recognizes exiting members, approves three-year agreement with trade union
By Alyse Peck | Dec. 14, 2015Athens City Council recognized three exiting members last night and approved an ordinance that will adopt a three year agreement with the American Federation.
Ohio University student sues university for damage to her car
Dec. 14, 2015Ohio University is being sued after a CATS bus hit a students car.
Former Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly continues push for release from prison
By EMILY BOHATCH | Dec. 10, 2015Former Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly’s lawyer filed a brief outlining the details of his appeal on Dec. 9.
President McDavis, Mayor Wiehl agree to more cooperation in sexual assault cases
By Dina Berliner | Dec. 9, 2015After the temporary closure of OUSAP, the university and city of Athens have created guidelines to better help law enforcement handle cases of sexual assault.
Finding those who wander comes at a price
By Luke Torrance | Dec. 3, 2015When those who wander are lost, Project Lifesaver makes them easy to find. But keeping costs down has been a struggle for the Area Agency on Aging.
Former cemetery trustee still passionate about West Union Street Cemetery
By William T. Perkins | Dec. 3, 2015Pete Good has had a connection to the West Union Street Cemetery for over 40 years.
For the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste Management District, more recycling is a blessing and a curse
By Luke Torrance | Dec. 2, 2015The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste Management District and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency are working to increase the amount of recycled material – and it's hurting them financially.
Best of Blotter: Crimes of the 2015 Fall Semester
By EMILY BOHATCH | Dec. 2, 2015From receiving calls of name calling to charging a drunken Harry Potter with disorderly conduct, Athens Law Enforcement officers are used to the weird.
Sen. Lou Gentile announced his reelection campaign Tuesday
By William T. Perkins | Dec. 1, 2015Incumbent Sen. Lou Gentile is the first candidate to announce his campaign for Ohio's 30th District.
