Power outage impacts multiple buildings on Athens campus
By Maggie Amacher | 3:40pmAn unscheduled electrical outage is impacting multiple buildings across Ohio University’s Athens campus, but the university remains open.
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Power outage impacts multiple buildings on Athens campus
By Maggie Amacher | 3:40pmAn unscheduled electrical outage is impacting multiple buildings across Ohio University’s Athens campus, but the university remains open.
Students feel dorm classification are too small, space crunch
By Drew Hoffmaster | 12:00amOhio University’s growing enrollment has led to crowded dorm conditions with some doubles converted into triples. Students say limited space affects daily living, while housing officials cite planning efforts to meet demand.
Seismic events in Southeast Ohio reach high in 2025
By Laynee Eslich | 12:00amODNR reported 173 tremors in the past year in Southeast Ohio. Nine earthquakes have been reported in the region since the start of 2026.
Tensions surrounding Nelsonville city councils continue
By Finn Smith | 12:00amNelsonville’s government remains in limbo as the voter-approved decision to abolish the city charter and move to statutory government was repealed in the Fourth District Court.
Breaking News: Smoke reported in Bird Arena
By Abby Waechter and Alexandra Hopkins | Jan. 20The City of Athens Fire Department and Richland Area Fire Department responded to a call at Bird Ice Arena on Ohio University’s campus around 10 p.m. Tuesday.
OU fires head football coach Brian Smith after review cites relationship with student, alcohol misconduct
By Maggie Amacher | Dec. 18An administrative review found Smith violated the terms of his contract through serious professional misconduct, including engaging in a relationship with an undergraduate student and participating in alcohol-related conduct.
Police Blotter: Protection order violations, butt dial, warrants of the week
By Kaitlin Hogg | 12:00amPolice Blotter: Also, fixing the car and calling the cops.
Police blotter: a pizza-induced injury, an arrest warrant
By Maria Saunders | Feb. 3Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to calls ranging from multiple people upset about snow shoveling activities and an arrest warrant being fulfilled to a dispute over pizza leading to injury.
Pledge of Allegiance conversation hits City Council, Athens citizens
By Kaitlin Hogg | 12:00amAthens City Council members and residents discussed whether the Pledge of Allegiance should be recited before meetings during a Jan. 20 council session. The conversation drew public attention and highlighted divisions among councilmembers.
US Headlines: ICE in Minnesota, backlash over Trump’s racist post
By Finn Smith | 12:00amUS Headlines: Tensions continue in Minnesota as ICE officials detain activists, TrumpRx website launches to tackle affordability and Trump receives GOP backlash for racist post.
Hot Box supports Athens County high schoolers with $2,500 scholarship
By Fiona Petticrew | Jan. 27Hot Box Chicken Fingers and Tots made a $2,500 scholarship available for high school students of Athens County, encouraging them to take the chance and pursue higher education.
Rise and Grind opens new Stimson Avenue coffee shop
By Kaitlin Hogg | Jan. 19Rise and Grind opens a new Stimson Avenue storefront, expanding beyond its coffee truck.
Seismic events in Southeast Ohio reach high in 2025
By Laynee Eslich | 12:00amODNR reported 173 tremors in the past year in Southeast Ohio. Nine earthquakes have been reported in the region since the start of 2026.
Bald eagle comeback results in four nests in Athens
By Fiona Petticrew | Feb. 9The American bald eagle population is thriving in Ohio, with around 964 confirmed nests. Wildlife professionals discuss their comeback and explain how they are being protected in Ohio.
