Fun News Friday: Teddy bears are donated to charity; new cave discovered in Canada
By Abby Miller | Dec. 6, 2018Celebrate the end of the week with these fun news stories.
NEWS BLOGS
Man arrested by APD for rape and abduction
By Ellen Wagner | Dec. 6, 2018Mohammed Al-Mashrafi Nasser, 23, of Athens, was arrested by APD after an investigation.
Kevin Hart to host 91st Academy Awards; Athena Cinema to show ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ with live, improvised score
By Jonny Palermo | Dec. 6, 2018Your daily Athens newsletter.
New Athens businesses help the community as they grow
By Abby Miller | Dec. 6, 2018Pay it forward coffees and charity donations help locals and local charities in Athens.
The 10 best songs of 2018
By Madyson Lewellyn | Dec. 6, 2018It’s time to look back at the top tracks of the year.
Student Senate: Body opposes potential Athens Board of Elections office move
By Sophia Englehart | Dec. 6, 2018Senate also heard a presentation from delfin bautista, the director of OU’s LGBT Center.
Tide Pods, Pikachu and Gritty: The best memes of 2018
By Kaitlyn McGarvey | Dec. 6, 2018From the Tide Pod Challenge to the moth and lamp.
The best albums of 2018 (so far)
By Molly Schramm | Dec. 6, 2018From the angelic sounds of Florence + The Machine to the jazz-infused pop of The 1975.
8 months later: How business were affected by the West Union Street explosion
By Ashton Nichols | Dec. 6, 2018The explosion occurred on April 15, 2018.
Ohio University sees 28 bed bug cases in one year
By Taylor Johnston | Dec. 5, 2018Ohio University sees an increase in cases of bed bugs during the 2017-18 academic year.
Police Blotter: OU student found passed out near Nelson Dining Hall; pitbulls prevent break in
By Kaitlyn McGarvey | Dec. 5, 2018It is believed the pitbulls stopped the suspect from entering the residence.
Four men indicted for drug trafficking and West Washington Street shooting
By Ellen Wagner | Dec. 5, 2018There are five men total accused of engaging in the trafficking in methamphetamine. One has already been sentenced to 18 years in prison.
North Lancaster Street house fire leaves pet dog dead
By Sarah M. Penix | Dec. 5, 2018The cause of the fire at 230 N. Lancaster St. is unknown.
Ohio University’s Dean of Libraries finalists announced
By Ian McKenzie | Dec. 5, 2018The public forums will begin Dec. 10.
Don’t worry, ‘Friends’ isn’t leaving Netflix any time soon; here’s what winter drink represents you based on your Zodiac sign
By Molly Schramm | Dec. 5, 2018Your daily Athens newsletter.
“Set ‘em Free McGee” to retire in 2019
By Ellen Wagner | Dec. 4, 2018Patrick McGee plans to retire from the Center for Student Legal Services and City Council by the end of 2019.
Athens residents express concern over potential Board of Elections move
By Ian McKenzie and Colt Austen | Dec. 4, 2018The move was proposed because of the lack of space in the current office located on South Court Street.
Student Senate: Members to pass bill opposing move of Board of Elections
By Sophia Englehart | Dec. 4, 2018There will be four bills and three resolutions discussed at the meeting.
How Child Advocacy Center is helping children in Athens
By Colt Austen | Dec. 4, 2018The CAC has dealt with over 30 assault cases within the first six months of 2018.
