Bars double, triple alcohol orders to prepare for Ohio University alumni
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 8, 2015With a large flux of alumni hitting uptown bars during Homecoming week, bar staff scramble to stock up on alcohol.
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Southeast Ohio Senators pass resolution supporting lift of U.S. oil ban
By William T. Perkins | Oct. 8, 2015Two Southeast Ohio representatives helped pass a resolution encouraging Congress to lift the ban on oil exports, despite criticism from local activists.
The Athens County Sheriff's Office is adding three cars — all with updated dashboard cameras
By Julia Fair | Oct. 7, 2015The Athens County Sheriff’s Office ordered three new cars equipped with updated dashboard cameras.
League of Women Voters of Athens County met with residents to explain stance on ballot issues
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Oct. 6, 2015The League of Women Voters of Athens County held a voter forum Tuesday night to announce its position on each statewide ballot issue.
'Letters Home' notifies parents of their students arrests
By Julia Fair | Oct. 6, 2015Each month, the Athens Police Department sends out around 30 ‘letters home’ as part of their Letters Home program which informs parents of any arrests their student may hold.
Despite pleas in annual report, Athens Fire Department understaffed
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 5, 2015Though Athens Fire Chief Bob Rymer has advocated for an increase in staffing levels in his department, Athens administration has a very different idea.
Police Blotter: Student shows OUPD officer fake ID
By Bailey Gallion | Oct. 5, 2015OUPD arrested two students with fake IDs, another tried to hide a marijuana cigar under his foot.
City administration looking to 'enter 21st century' with updated computer system
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Oct. 5, 2015Athens City Council talked about a new computer system and server for the city administration building and the latest in the Athens Uptown Business Association's Trick-or-Treat.
Athens County Sheriff looks beyond jurisdiction to fight drug abuse
By Luke Torrance | Oct. 5, 2015Sheriff Smith teams up with surrounding counties as part of his plan to curb drug use in Athens County.
Take two for AUBA Trick or Treat street closing
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Oct. 4, 2015The Athens City Council will attempt to pass a second ordinance to close Court Street for the Athens Uptown Business Association Trick or Treat.
Habitat for Humanity builds a house for local veteran in 48 hours
Oct. 4, 2015More than 200 volunteers came out to build Nelsonville home, including Sen. Rob Portman.
Second sex-crime arrest made this semester
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 4, 2015John Hyland, 20, was arrested in his hometown Sunday in conjunction with a rape that occurred in Bromley Hall on Oct. 3.
ResponsibleOhio bus tour stops at Ohio University and faces anti-monopoly protesters
By William T. Perkins | Oct. 1, 2015ResponsibleOhio stopped at Ohio University on Thursday to promote their marijuana legalization ballot measure and faced some opposition from local protestors.
JPAC hosts second Police-Community BBQ
By Bailey Gallion | Sep. 30, 2015Kiser’s BBQ and West Side Wingery provided food to the event, which aimed to better communication between locals and law enforcement.
Clery Act report shows increase in sex offenses reported to the Ohio University Police Department
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Sep. 30, 2015The release of the Clery Act's Annual Security Report for Ohio University showed the greatest increases in crime coming from sex offenses and disciplinary referrals for liquor law violations.
Ohio University Police Chief addresses nine sexual assault reports
By Bailey Gallion | Sep. 30, 2015In an email, OUPD Chief Andrew Powers said all cases were between people who knew each other and called on faculty and staff to help in reducing the problem of sexual assault.
Crash at Stimson Ave. and Highway 33 knocks over light pole
By Bailey Gallion | Sep. 29, 2015A Honda Accord drove off the side of the road when the driver swerved to avoid a car that spun in front of him.
Marijuana decriminalization has medical application for Southeast Ohio activist
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 29, 2015Eleanor Ahrens, president of Southeast Ohio NORML and suffers from epilepsy, is hoping she can get marijuana decriminalized in Athens.
Athens City Council hears ‘contentious’ conversation over city pool at committee meeting
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Sep. 28, 2015Athens City Council's conversation centered on the want of many citizens for an indoor pool.
