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.
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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.
Closure of municipal parking garage causes challenges for the city
Oct. 20, 2015Construction in the parking garage forces drivers to find other parking options
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.
