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.
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OU administrators address students' demands on ICE policy
By Laynee Eslich | Apr. 1At the “No ICE in Athens” town hall, Ohio Student Association members pressed university administration for clearer policies on immigration enforcement, data sharing and campus notification on ICE presence.
New McDavis Residence Hall set to open this fall
By Bridget Deshler | Apr. 1McDavis Hall plans to open this fall on South Green. A new master plan for South Green is to come.
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.
Senate Bill 56 restricts public consumption, home growing
By Fiona Petticrew | Apr. 1Senate Bill 56, which went into effect March 20, bans the sale of intoxicating hemp without a dispensary license, as well as public consumption. The bill restricts home-growing, changes definitions and expunges those convicted of minor misdemeanors in relation to cannabis.
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: Runaway juveniles, alleged shootings
By Kaitlin Hogg | Mar. 31Police Blotter: Single-car accidents and loose animals. Read more for the crimes and cops of March 20 to March 26.
Police blotter: Arrests made, warrants of the week, 92 quarters
By Kaitlin Hogg | Mar. 24Police blotter: Also, animals on the loose and lone trailers.
Senate Bill 56 restricts public consumption, home growing
By Fiona Petticrew | Apr. 1Senate Bill 56, which went into effect March 20, bans the sale of intoxicating hemp without a dispensary license, as well as public consumption. The bill restricts home-growing, changes definitions and expunges those convicted of minor misdemeanors in relation to cannabis.
Athens participates in nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest
By Laynee Eslich | Mar. 31The “No Kings” protest, a national movement seeking change in the Trump administration, drew more than 3,300 events Saturday, including one organized by 50501 in Athens.
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.
Ohio Senate Bill 294 reevaluates energy production
By Bridget Thomas | Mar. 25Ohio Senate Bill 294 aims to promote fossil fuel and natural gas energy production, while making it more difficult to invest in renewable energy.
Ohio EPA to review data center wastewater permit for river disposal
By Finn Smith | Mar. 20The Ohio EPA is considering a general permit for data centers to apply for the discharge of wastewater into surface waters in the state. The permit would allow a streamlined process for data center facilities to receive authorization, and has raised concerns with environmental activists.
