OUPD reports shooting on W Union Street near Depot Street
By Suzanne Piper and Maggie Amacher | Aug. 7APD is responding to a reported shooting near West Union and Depot Street in Athens.
APD is responding to a reported shooting near West Union and Depot Street in Athens.
Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports of possible break-ins, a man being attacked by bees, a traffic stop and more for the week of July 23-29.
Athens County Sheriff’s deputies responded to rogue donkeys and online harassment.
Police Blotter: Verbal and physical disputes, bird in the kitchen, stolen license plate
Following deforestation trends in Southeast Ohio, multiple groups of people are working on projects to stimulate tree growth. One project aims to increase plant life near water systems, and the other focuses on creating ideal conditions for White Oaks to thrive.
Police Blotter: Loud parties, stolen credit card and more for the week of July 2.
Police Blotter: Warrants of the week, K9 unit deployed and more for the week of June 25.
Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports of a man accidentally shooting himself in the leg, multiple break-ins, a copperhead snake and more for the week of June 18-24.
Some people in college simply do not watch or read the news. This cannot be the case in the world we live in today.
Southeast Ohio’s history of coal mining has left the region with many environmental dangers. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is working with both federal and local officials to close abandoned mines and plug orphan wells.
Ohio University closed and is repurposing the Multicultural, Women’s and Pride Centers as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act takes effect.
President Donald Trump announced Saturday night that the U.S. carried out airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, signaling a major escalation in the conflict between Iran and Israel.
Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports involving bicycles, a raccoon, needed traffic control and more for the week of June 11-17.
Athens City Council adopts financial reports, discusses amicus brief.
The Athens community plans to celebrate Juneteenth for the fifth consecutive time, with festivities and tours of local Black history.
The Ohio University Board of Trustees met for its June meeting, approving the FY 2026 budget, strategic enrollment plan updates and healthy aging research expansion.
Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports involving dogs, mistaken firework explosions, intoxicated people and more for the week of June 4-10.
A chemical leak of nitric acid has been spotted at a manufacturing plant in McCarthur, Ohio. The leak is hazardous and has prompted evacuation orders to be issued.
A severe drought occurred in Southeast Ohio during the summer of 2024, which posed significant challenges to the water supply, affecting agriculture and livestock.
Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office investigates mail issues, missing juveniles and reckless drivers.