Ohio Supreme Court to rule on Athens County charter regarding 'fracking' laws
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 13, 2015Athens County is one of three counties that could be affected.
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Witnesses report alleged Mill Street 'riot' caused by fight, suspicious individual
By Bailey Gallion | Sep. 12, 2015After a fight broke out on Mill Street early Sunday morning, students allegedly spotted a gun-toting individual in the area.
Ohio University's Homecoming Parade route has been approved, and it almost completely bypasses Court Street
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 11, 2015Despite backlash from some uptown business owners, Athens Police Chief Tom Pyle approved a route that almost completely bypasses Court Street.
As summer recess ends, Southeast Ohio legislators share upcoming projects
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 10, 2015Athens' legislators have work in store for them when Statehouse members return from break.
Athens' local elections often go unopposed
By Bailey Gallion | Sep. 10, 2015A majority of candidates are running uncontested in the 2015 Athens local elections — and this isn’t a rare thing.
No citations issued under Athens' updated trash law
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Sep. 9, 2015Not a single trash fine has been issued since the updated ordinance went into effect.
Patterson campaign still at work despite Athens' unopposed mayoral race
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 9, 2015Steve Patterson is running unopposed for mayor, but he has't stopped trying to engage with voters.
Two new officers alleviate staffing issues for APD
By Julia Fair | Sep. 9, 2015Athens Police Department welcomes Andrew Reece, 22, and Joe McGrew, 25, as it’s newest hires, continuing to solve its shortage of staff members.
Athens' new Democratic chair hopes to inspire student engagement
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 8, 2015For the new Athens County Democratic Chair, John Haseley, the role is a matter of returning to his roots.
Athens City Council discusses concerns about missing vacation time
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Sep. 8, 2015During their Tuesday meeting, Athens City Council members discussed vacation hours, Halloween and bike path plans.
Ohio University's Homecoming Parade to cover less of Court Street, and some uptown business owners are upset
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 8, 2015OU's Homecoming Parade will be bypassing one of Athens' main drags this year.
Police Blotter: Student tries to run from Ohio University Police Department when found drunk
By Matt Cudahy | Sep. 7, 2015OUPD reported 23 marijuana related incidents this past week. A sexual assault was also reported on South Green this weekend.
Ohio University Police Department recieves second sexual assault report this semester
By Julia Fair | Sep. 7, 2015A female Ohio University student reported a rape to Ohio University Police Department Saturday, the second sexual assault case received by OUPD this Fall Semester.
Council to discuss rennovations to Armory, Columbus Bike Spur construction
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Sep. 7, 2015After taking August off, Athens City Council will resume its weekly meetings.
Rep. Steve Stivers meets with entrepreneurs at Ohio University Innovation Center
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 3, 2015Rep. Steve Stivers visited Athens on Wednesday in order to take a tour of OU's Innovation Center.
New Ohio initiative hopes to reel in more international students
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 2, 2015The Global Reach to Engage Academic Talent program, a state initiative that is trying to turn the state into a hotbed for educating international students — and keeping them here after graduation.
Athens' West Union Street is slow to recover after November fire
By Luke Torrance | Sep. 2, 2015Local businesses on West Union Street are still in ruins after a fire destroyed their buildings in November.
Athens burglary spree solved with DNA evidence
By Julia Fair | Sep. 2, 2015The Athens Police Department used DNA evidence to solve a three-house burglary spree. The burglar remains behind bars.
You can now dispose cigarette butts in Athens' colorful boxes lining Court Street
By Matt Cudahy | Sep. 2, 2015Steve Patterson and the city of Athens is in the process of installing 52 cigarette butt bins through out the city in an effort to not only cut back on cigarette litter but to further beautify Athens.
Assistant county prosecutor elected as new Athens County Democratic chair
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 1, 2015Forty-four members of the county’s Democratic Central and Executive committees met Tuesday night to nominate and elect John Haseley, the 52-year-old assistant county prosecutor, as the new party chair.
