Jennifer Cochran reelected to Athens City Council
By Matt Cudahy | Nov. 3, 2015Jennifer Cochran was reelected Tuesday to her position on Athens City Council.
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Pat McGee to contribute an independent, student-focused voice to Athens City Council
By Luke Torrance | Nov. 2, 2015Pat McGee has been a mainstay of Athens for 35 years, and now he is running for city council.
Athens City Council leads to one official storming out during vacation accrual discussion
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Nov. 2, 2015Athens City Auditor Kathy Hecht left abruptly from the Athens City Council meeting after Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl and she entered into a heated exchange.
OUPD reports two sex crimes over Halloween weekend
By Bailey Gallion | Nov. 2, 2015In an incident of voyeurism, a male reported another person possibly filming or taking pictures of him. OUPD also assisted Athens Police Department with an incident of gross sexual imposition.
Police Blotter: Student cited for an underage two days in a row
By Matt Cudahy | Nov. 2, 2015A female was cited for underage alcohol consumption on two different nights last week.
Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl looks back at time in office, looks forward to beekeeping
By EMILY BOHATCH | Nov. 1, 2015The Post caught up with Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl to reflect on his time in office and talk about what is in store for the former lab technician.
Athens City Council making changes before the start of 2016
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Nov. 1, 2015New buses, parking changes and a potential ending for the vacation time accrual discussion on the docket for the weekly Athens City Council meeting.
Five candidates for three at-large city council positions ready to square off in Tuesday's election
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Nov. 1, 2015Three Democrats, a Republican and an Independent are running for three at-large city council positions in this Tuesday's general election.
Issue 1 looks to reduce gerrymandering in Ohio through redistricting commission
By Nora Jaara | Nov. 1, 2015Issue 1 would establish a bipartisan commission in an effort to draw fairer districts in Ohio.
Ohio's marijuana legalization ballot issue could cause legal clash with anti-monopoly measure
By William T. Perkins | Nov. 1, 2015Two measures on this year’s ballot come into direct conflict with each other: one legalizing pot and the other banning monopolies.
Marijuana legalization probably won't change Ohio University’s pot policies
By William T. Perkins | Nov. 1, 2015Marijuana could be legalized Tuesday, but students still might not be able to consume the drug on campus.
Police make more than 70 arrests; rain doesn't deter partying at Saturday's Athens Halloween Block Party
By Julia Fair | Nov. 1, 2015Some partygoers found themselves dancing on Court Street, while others were wearing handcuffs.
R Adventure Park's haunted attractions offer variety in nearby Hocking Hills
By Maygan Beeler | Oct. 29, 2015R Adventure Park in Hocking Hills offers a variety of haunted attractions for the first time this Halloween season.
DoubleTake: Athens Halloween Block Party originated with Court Street takeover in 1974
By Maygan Beeler | Oct. 29, 2015The modern Athens Halloween Block Party began in 1974 with a street takeover spurred by a rowdy bar crowd that trapped a Baskin Robbins delivery truck, halting traffic for hours.
Lack of trans residential policies brings up concerns
By Julia Fair | Oct. 29, 2015Josh Vanbibber, assistant warden for SEORj said those individuals would receive the same treatment as every other prisoner, but concerns surrounding mental health of the trans identifying person arise.
Horse barn Bella Run Equine in Athens County offers many horses a second chance at life
By Paige Clayton | Oct. 29, 2015Bella Run Equine, a horse rehabilitation center in Athens, saves horses from being sent to slaughterhouses in Canada and Mexico.
Doctors advise students to steer clear of colored contacts this Halloween
By Alyse Peck | Oct. 29, 2015Students advised not to purchase non-prescription colored contacts for their Halloween costumes.
Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail lacks trans residential policies
By Julia Fair | Oct. 28, 2015The regional jail — the holding ground for many Athens offenders — doesn't have any official policies on residential placement for trans-identifying individuals.
No security increases planned for this year's Athens Halloween Block Party
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Oct. 28, 2015Even after shots were fired at last year's block party, Athens Police will not increase security.
Athens male wakes up covered in blood, belongings stolen in November crimes of the month
By Bailey Gallion | Oct. 27, 2015The incident was one of four Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous crimes of the month for November. Other crimes included two separate stolen Jeep Cherokees.
