Ohio University sees an increase in sex-crime reports this year
By Julia Fair | Oct. 27, 2015Law enforcement agencies across the country work with survivor advocates to make the process of reporting a sex-crime smoother for those affected.
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Parking options available for visitors during Halloween weekend
By Bailey Gallion | Oct. 27, 2015Parking is available toward the back of the Wal-Mart Parking lot, at the city parking garage, or at Athens County Fairgrounds. Bus routes will be altered due to the block party.
Landlords increase security measures as Halloween creeps closer
By William T. Perkins | Oct. 27, 2015Some landlords put up extra funding and time to beef up security during Halloween weekend.
Rape case trial rescheduled for November
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 27, 2015The trial for a September sexual assault has been rescheduled for next week.
Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl threatens to veto non-union review over vacation time
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Oct. 26, 2015Members of the Athens City Council, administration and residents weighed in on the proposal aiming to solve the excess of vacation time accrued by some non-union city employees.
Athens, Ohio University K9 units cost approximately $14,500 annually
By Luke Torrance | Oct. 26, 2015Despite the price tag, local law enforcement believes K9 units are essential for keeping Athens safe.
Police Blotter: Man reports theft of cannon from farm in Athens
By Matt Cudahy | Oct. 26, 2015Over the weekend it was determined that a cannon was stolen from a barn in Athens County. Also, a man was found in possession of methamphetamine after being stopped while driving for expired registration.
Russell waives pretrial, catapulted into next phase in terroristic threats case
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 26, 2015On Monday in Athens County Common Pleas Court, Nickolaus Russell waived his right to a pretrial.
Bromley Hall rape suspect to appear in municipal court Tuesday
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 26, 2015Rape suspect John Hyland will appear in Municipal Court on Tuesday.
Athens City Council to talk about holiday parking, new tax code
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Oct. 25, 2015Athens City Council ready to talk Christmas for new holiday parking.
Athens, Ohio University a hotbed for businesses hoping to turn parties into profit
By Jeremy Hill | Oct. 25, 2015Animal Cage Productions, PartyEDU and Red Cup Nation begin fall festivities with #OaktoberFest.
Athens held first Race for the Cure event Sunday
Oct. 25, 2015For the first time, Athens hosted a Race for the Cure event and has raised more than $38,000 so far.
Travel website Airbnb seen as problem by Athens City Council
By Kyra Cobb | Oct. 25, 2015Several city officials are concerned with the travel website Airbnb because its users do not have to follow local safety regulations.
Terroristic threat case to be heard in Athens County Municipal Court Monday
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 25, 2015Nickolaus D. Russell will appear in Athens County Municipal Court early this week.
Woman reportedly assaulted while walking at The Ridges trails
By Alex Meyer | Oct. 25, 2015A woman was reportedly assaulted by a man in his 50s while walking her dogs on the trails at The Ridges.
Athens City Council candidates answer questions at the League of Women Voters' candidate forum
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Oct. 22, 2015Five city council candidates answered questions at the League of Women Voters of Athens County at-large candidate forum Tuesday night.
Athens candidates run on bare-bones budgets this campaign season
By William T. Perkins | Oct. 22, 2015Local candidates haven't been focusing too much on raising money during this year's campaigns.
OU HCOM Professor chronicles Kasich’s Medicaid expansion and reform in national journal
By Luke Furman | Oct. 22, 2015Dr. Daniel Skinner of HCOM’s Dublin branch was recently published online in the Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law chronicling Governor John Kasich’s expansion and reform of healthcare in Ohio.
Student files $2,991 claim against Ohio University for cost of two classes
By Bailey Gallion | Oct. 22, 2015OU student Alison Sawmiller filed a claim for compensation for monetary damages for two classes she alleges she took on recommendation from an OU advisor.
Athens' Big Mamma's cracks BuzzFeed's list of best drunken eats in American college towns
By Julia Fair | Oct. 22, 2015Athen’s own Big Mamma’s eatery stumbled into the 11th spot on BuzzFeed’s "Best Drunken Eats In College Towns Across America" list.
