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.
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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.
Police blotter: goats at large; intoxicated students on the ground; false thievery
By Bailey Gallion | Jan. 20, 2016OUPD found two different intoxicated students lying on floors of their residence halls, and another in the middle of the road.
Athens City Council discusses proposed legislation that would allow it to borrow an extra $135,000 for new pool
By Alyse Peck | Jan. 19, 2016At its weekly meeting, Athens City Council continued its discussion on the future of the city pool and passed a resolution asking the Ohio University Board of Trustees to postpone its vote to demolish the President Street Academic Center.
Decade-old rape case reported to Ohio University Police Department
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 19, 2016The Ohio University Police Department received three reports of sex-crimes last week.
Online voter registration could come to Ohio
By Nora Jaara | Jan. 19, 2016Ohio could soon push its voter registration into the digital age with a bill to implement an online voter registration system.
No contested elections for Athens County officials in 2016
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Jan. 19, 2016Despite heated races for Ohio Senate and House seats, Athens County offices remain uncontested for 2016.
Legislation has finally been introduced for an Athens city pool, but specifically for an outdoor one
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Jan. 18, 2016An ordinance for specifically an "outdoor" pool will be introduced at the weekly Athens City Council meeting, despite residents and some city council members calling for an indoor aquatic center.
Pedestrian found to be at fault in Friday night car accident
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 18, 2016An APD report found the pedestrian at fault for an accident on Court Street on Friday night.
Kasich policing task force talks body cameras for Ohio cities
By Julia Fair | Jan. 18, 2016The Athens Police Department may see changes in the future due to a state task force discussing state wide police policy initiatives.
Man transported to O'Bleness Hospital after being struck by a vehicle on Court Street
By Alex Meyer | Jan. 16, 2016The subject was “awake and alert” when he left the scene, but his condition is unknown as of Sunday morning.
Battle to Legalize Marijuana Continues in 2016
By Nora Jaara | Jan. 14, 2016Efforts to legalize marijuana in Ohio continue with Ohioans to End Prohibition's proposed Cannabis Control Amendment.
Courtside Pizza's liquor license suspended; restaurant closes and renovates
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Jan. 14, 2016A popular bar in Athens has closed for renovations. Coincidentally, the establisment's liquor license has been suspended for the duration of the closure.
