Closure of municipal parking garage causes challenges for the city
Oct. 20, 2015Construction in the parking garage forces drivers to find other parking options
LOCAL
Bobcat Depot takes over background checks from Ohio University Police Department
By Bailey Gallion | Oct. 20, 2015The change will free OUPD of the duty, provide students with more payment options and host the service in a more central location.
Local lawyer resigns from Ohio Rights Group after ResponsibleOhio deal
By William T. Perkins | Oct. 20, 2015A local lawyer has cut ties with the Ohio Rights Group after the group announced its support for ResponsibleOhio
Police Blotter: Man cited after being found on top of College Gate
By Matt Cudahy | Oct. 19, 2015OUPD found a man standing on top of College Gate on Monday night. Officers also cited a man for trying to steal a sign from Transportation and Parking Services.
Athens law enforcement find it difficult to charge graffiti offenses
By Julia Fair | Oct. 19, 2015Graffiti is considered a third degree misdemeanor, with a $500 charge and possibly 60 days in jail. Athens law enforcement said it's hard to catch those who are responsible.
Marzec, other protesters to appear in appellate court Thursday
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 19, 2015After being convicted of persistent disorderly conduct in March, former Student Senate president Megan Marzec along with two other defendants will appear for an appellate hearing on Thursday.
Athens City Council discusses OU's Halloween guest fee, Bobcat Lane
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Oct. 19, 2015Athens City Council discussed changes to workers compensation claims billing, Ohio University's increased guest fee, and Sol's new location's liquor license.
Students come to Ohio University with varying levels of sex ed
By Kyra Cobb | Oct. 18, 2015The Appalachian Peace and Justice Network is currently working with the Athens City School District to create a comprehensive sexual health education.
Athens City Council moving forward with new solar farm, tax code
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Oct. 18, 2015Athens City Council to move forward with new solar energy facility and tax code.
Kasich lagging behind Trump and Carson in recent Ohio poll of presidential candidates
By William T. Perkins | Oct. 18, 2015After taking an early lead in Ohio polls for the 2016 Presidential campaign, Ohio Gov. John Kasich is falling behind in the state.
Ohio to increase maximum alcohol percentage in beer if bill is passed
By Brian Fogel | Oct. 18, 2015House Bill 68 proposed to create jobs and encourage creativity for microbreweries in Ohio.
Ohio University Police Department receives 11th sex-related crime report of the semester
By Bailey Gallion | Oct. 16, 2015The student, whose gender is unspecified in the report, alleges that the incident took place two days before the start of fall semester classes.
Prank mimics elevator lightbulb thefts from earlier in the semester
By Bailey Gallion | Oct. 15, 2015This time, the lightbulb thefts took place in the elevators of Tanaka and Carr Hall, and OUPD has not released a report on the incident.
Casa Nueva’s website 'compromised' by self-proclaimed 'electronic resistance' group
By William T. Perkins | Oct. 14, 2015Casa Nueva was hacked Wednesday afternoon by a group claiming to declare “Cyper War” (sic) on the site.
Local organization helps feral cats through trap and release program
By Bailey Gallion | Oct. 14, 2015Athens Community Cats has neutered or placed about forty wild cats, but many remain at risk.
Democratic Debate watch party attempts to encourage support for Bernie Sanders, local issues
By William T. Perkins | Oct. 13, 2015Over 70 Bernie Sanders supporters met in Porter Hall on Tuesday to watch the Vermont senator go head to head with Hillary Clinton and three other Democratic presidential candidates.
Police Blotter: Man found with fake ID urinating in alley near Athens City Hall
By Matt Cudahy | Oct. 12, 2015Ohio University Police Department officers observed a male standing in the alley between Athens City Hall and the First Presbyterian Church at about 2 a.m.
Athens resident protests Columbus Day
Oct. 12, 2015For the third year in a row, an Athens resident protested Columbus Day on the steps of the Athens Courthouse.
Ohio University Police Department officers arrest partiers for intoxication during Homecoming
By Bailey Gallion | Oct. 12, 2015OUPD reported alcohol-related incidents, possession or use of controlled substances, fake IDs, vandalism, graffiti, trespassing and littering.
Athens City Council "going green," updating tax code
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Oct. 12, 2015At their weekly meeting, Athens City Council discusses the multiple renewable energy initiatives happening in Athens County as well as the state-mandated uniform tax code.
