Two races for Athens City Council and one school district issue decided during primary election
By Maddie Capron | May 2, 2017Sarah Grace and Peter Kotses won the most votes in the primary election for at-large seat on Athens City Council.
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Conservation groups sue federal agencies for auctioning off Wayne National Forest parcels
By Abbey Marshall | May 2, 2017The groups claim the government agencies failed to properly consider the impacts of fracking.
City Council: Ordinance restricting long-term sidewalk closures rejected
By Bennett Leckrone | May 1, 2017Athens City Council members rejected an ordinance that would’ve restricted long-term sidewalk closures in a 4-3 vote on Monday.
Softball: Ohio's offense flexes its muscle in weekend sweep against rival Miami
By Jimmy Farmer | May 1, 2017Ohio swept rival Miami over the weekend to take the top spot in the MAC East.
TV Review: The Black Fairy’s secret is revealed on ‘Once Upon a Time’
By Georgia Davis | Apr. 30, 2017The Black Fairy and her relationship with Rumplestiltskin was the focus of Sunday’s episode.
TV Review: Jack gets a shave, his sword in ‘Samurai Jack’
By Alex McCann | Apr. 30, 2017While Ashi furiously defends him, Jack meditates his way to his sword.
Graduates gather at commencement for their last hurrah
By Nora Jaara | Apr. 29, 2017About 3780 OU students received their degrees on Saturday.
Blair Brown selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars
By Andrew Gillis | Apr. 29, 2017Blair Brown was selected in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Jaguars.
Tarell Basham selected by the Indianapolis Colts
By Andrew Gillis | Apr. 28, 2017Tarell Basham was selected in the 2017 NFL Draft on Friday night.
Peeling the Orange: Trump yet to 'Make America Great Again'
By Logan Graham | Apr. 26, 2017As Logan signs off for summer, here are his thoughts on Trump thus far.
Twelve positions eliminated in cuts to OU Finance and Administration department
By Lauren Fisher | Apr. 26, 2017The positions of five university employees have been eliminated as a result of cuts for “budget efficiency.”
Union Street sidewalk closure affects sales at some local businesses
By Kevin Pan | Apr. 26, 2017Sales at Uptown Dog T-Shirts are down at least 70 percent due to the construction, the owner said.
‘Pretty Little Liars’ fans are freaking out over the latest “it” girl
By Georgia Davis | Apr. 25, 2017Is there a new Allison at Rosewood High?
Drug trafficker from Detroit arrested by Athens County Prosecutor’s Office, U.S. Marshall Service
By Megan Henry | Apr. 25, 2017The case remains under investigation and McCutchen has active warrants out of Athens County and Scioto County.
Buenos Días from Buenos Aires: What I've learned in Buenos Aires
By Jessica Hill | Apr. 25, 2017What I've learned while studying abroad.
Email records show how McDavis' staff crafted response to Baker Center arrests
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 25, 2017McDavis received dozens of emails from students, alumni and parents criticizing OUPD’s arrests, but didn’t appear to personally reply to any of them.
Woman who robbed Athens banks, four others, faces up to 20 years in prison
By Bennett Leckrone | Apr. 25, 2017After being charged in connection with six bank robberies, including two in Athens, West Virginia's Christine Joy Martin has accepted a plea deal.
Men's Basketball: Jaaron Simmons to transfer to Michigan
By Andrew Gillis | Apr. 24, 2017Ohio's best player will be leaving the program for the Big 10.
City Council: Athens Community Center to have a staff position dedicated to working with SPMI adults
By Brook Endale | Apr. 24, 2017Council members were in support of a joint effort between Athens Community Center, COMCorp and Hopewell Health that would train a service member to work with severe and persistent mental illness adults at the community center.
Man carrying 100 doses of acid arrested on Bobcat Lane, police say
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 24, 2017The man was charged with felony drug possession.
