Police Blotter: Breaking and entering, dog issues, neighbor problems
By Kaitlin Hogg | Apr. 7Police Blotter: Used needles, warrants of the week. Read more for the crimes and cops of March 27 to April 2.
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Weekender Briefs: Mom’s Weekend, open mics, international street fair
By Ethan Herx | Apr. 7Mom’s Weekend, film screenings and concerts are just some of the things going on in Athens this week.
Hyacinth Bean Florist holds ribbon cutting for new owners
By Fiona Petticrew | Apr. 7Hyacinth Bean Florist has served the community’s floral needs for over 20 years, and now, under new ownership, the shop will continue to provide for the Athens community.
Medieval Society teaches skills from pre-17th century
By Fiona Petticrew | Apr. 7Ohio University’s medieval society is part of the international non-profit, the Society for Creative Anachronism, meant to provide people with community and educate them on activities and combat from medieval times.
Rhythm & Food finds music in the kitchen
By Maria Saunders | Apr. 7The Athens-based Rhythm & Food trailer serves specialty grilled cheeses and other sandwiches at events and festivals.
Baseball: Kent State dominates Ohio at home
By Owen Lipstreu | Apr. 6Ohio was swept at home by Kent State.
Softball: Ohio beats Ball State in big road series
By Charlie Fadel | Apr. 6Ohio notched a solid series win over Ball State.
Drawknife puts rustic spin on Americana
By Ethan Herx | Apr. 6Composed of Kyle Lyons and George Van Fossen, Drawknife pushes the boundaries of Americana and old-time music.
Gas prices surge as Iran war continues
By Finn Smith | Apr. 6The war between Iran and the U.S. is now causing ripple effects across the global economy, with rising gas and diesel prices in the U.S.
Ask Aleni: Exhaustion has become a personality trait
By Aleni Bender | Apr. 6Exhaustion has reshaped our society and what we deem normal. Lack of sleep and energy among college students never seems to fully reset with demanding schedules, stress and temporary solutions.
Cast announced for Netflix’s live-action 'Scooby-Doo' series
By Emily Frank | Apr. 3The cast of Netflix’s new untitled live-action “Scooby-Doo” series consists of big stars and newcomers alike.
We Regret to Inform You: Cast members of 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' have always been sinners
By Alaina Sayre and Amelia Henson | Apr. 3Controversy surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul has led “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” fans to call for change. From the beginning, Paul has been controversial and dealt with her fair share of public scandals.
Sassy Cassie: FIA needs to change regulations for fair, safe racing
By Cassie Dye | Apr. 3Already three races into the 2026 Formula 1 season, there have been some exciting moments. However, there is a clear advantage for Mercedes right now, and new regulations are making racing less safe.
Athens’ churches offer Easter services, events
By Aleni Bender | Apr. 3Celebrating holidays like Easter can look different while on campus. Students spending this weekend at Ohio University can still experience traditions and celebrate Easter with the help of campus organizations, events and church services happening within walking distance of campus.
Over 1,200 report Athens power outage
By Suzanne Piper | Apr. 3AEP Ohio is assessing over 1,200 power outages in Athens, stretching 10 miles.
The Pest: Sunday mornings, no breakfast in sight
By The Pest staff writer | Apr. 2Ohio University's 11 a.m. Sunday dining hall hours leave meal-plan students without access to breakfast for hours. This can disrupt routines, create long waits and exemplify a system that overlooks students’ needs. Nelson and Boyd need to open earlier on Sunday mornings to better support student well-being.
Schmidt Happens: Political content is polarizing on social media
By Grace Schmidt | Apr. 2The polarization of political opinions on social media is only steering young voters away from the polls.
