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.
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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.
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.
