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.
NEWS BLOGS
Police Blotter: Bee attack, K9 Cody
By Drew Hoffmaster | Aug. 5Police 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.
Police blotter: bathroom vandal, donkey gone wild
By Emily Stokes | July 27Athens County Sheriff’s deputies responded to rogue donkeys and online harassment.
Police Blotter: Loud radios, birds in kitchens
By Kaitlin Hogg | July 20Police Blotter: Verbal and physical disputes, bird in the kitchen, stolen license plate
Local projects focus on reforestation in Southeast Ohio
By Finn Smith | July 17Following 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: Runaway horse, explosion, noise complaints
By Finn Smith | July 13Police Blotter: Loud parties, stolen credit card and more for the week of July 2.
Police Blotter: Lost guns, stolen money, trespassing
By Kaitlin Hogg | July 5Police Blotter: Warrants of the week, K9 unit deployed and more for the week of June 25.
Police Blotter: My leg, ‘breaking’ news
By Drew Hoffmaster | June 29Police 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.
Sassy Cassie: Start watching the news
By Cassie Dye | June 29Some people in college simply do not watch or read the news. This cannot be the case in the world we live in today.
Organizations work to plug orphan wells in Southeast Ohio
By Finn Smith | June 27Southeast 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.
OU closes identity-based centers, announces new spaces
By Maggie Amacher | June 23Ohio University closed and is repurposing the Multicultural, Women’s and Pride Centers as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act takes effect.
US launches airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, entering conflict alongside Israel
By Suzanne Piper | June 22President 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: Sly unwanted guest, ghost train
By Drew Hoffmaster | June 19Police 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.
City Council joins amicus brief, passes ordinances
By Kaitlin Hogg | June 19Athens City Council adopts financial reports, discusses amicus brief.
Athens, OU commemorate Juneteenth with remembrance, celebration
By Finn Smith | June 19The Athens community plans to celebrate Juneteenth for the fifth consecutive time, with festivities and tours of local Black history.
Board of Trustees reviews budget, enrollment, aging research initiatives
By Finn Smith , Drew Hoffmaster and Maggie Amacher | June 15The 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: Stolen bikes, broken windows
By Drew Hoffmaster and Kaitlin Hogg | June 13Police 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.
Evacuation orders underway in Vinton County due to hazardous nitric acid leak
By Finn Smith | June 11A 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.
Recent drought poses worries for future climate trends
By Finn Smith | June 10A 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: BOLOs, loose animals and burglary
By Kaitlin Hogg | June 6Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office investigates mail issues, missing juveniles and reckless drivers.
