City Council: Members hear presentation about increasing tobacco age to 21
By Bennett Leckrone | June 12, 2018At their Monday night meeting, Athens City Council members heard a proposal to increase the age to 21 for buying tobacco.
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Supreme Court decision upholds Ohio’s voter-purge law
By Maddie Capron | June 11, 2018The “use-it-or-lose-it” law strikes voters from the registered voter rolls after they have not voted in two consecutive elections.
Ernie Vecchio wants you to know that your inner life matters
By Sarah M. Penix | June 11, 2018He is hiking and biking across the country to spread the word about his model of psycho-spiritual healing.
Fans pay tribute to Anthony Bourdain, Kate Spade on Twitter
By Erin Gardner | June 10, 2018The well-known icons died by suicide last week.
Police Blotter: Man loses friends and clothes after a night out; kittens create traffic hazard
By Julia Evertsy | June 8, 2018Here are the crime hits from throughout May in Athens.
Erin Essak Kopp to lead the Ohio Alumni Association
By Sarah M. Penix | June 8, 2018She will start as the assistant vice president of alumni relations and executive director of the Ohio Alumni Association on Aug. 6.
No women appeared on Forbes’ highest-paid athletes list
By Taylor Johnston | June 6, 2018That was the first time in eight years.
City Council: Members held a special session on police contract negotiations
By George Shillcock | June 6, 2018City Council passes last minute ordinance in response to the Fraternal Order of Police and the Ohio Labor Council.
Men’s basketball and football coaches earn the highest salaries at OU
By Taylor Johnston | June 5, 2018During the 2018-19 academic year, the men’s basketball coach and football coaches will earn the highest salaries.
TV Review: Becca has to deal with petty drama on the second episode of ‘The Bachelorette’
By Georgia Davis | June 5, 2018Two men fight over a picture.
City Council: Members vote to allow motorcycle rally early July
By George Shillcock | June 5, 2018City Council members approved funding for a bikeway extension and street closures for a motorcycle rally.
Athens is an approved site for a medical marijuana dispensary
By Sarah M. Penix | June 4, 2018A medical marijuana dispensary license has been approved in Athens.
Nelsonville police officer fired after making racist comments
By Julia Evertsy | June 3, 2018Joshua Braglin used several racial slurs to describe Hocking College’s interim police chief.
Here’s where you can find the best coffee deals in Athens
By Erin Gardner | June 2, 2018Some of the local coffee shops offer special deals during Bobcat Student Orientation.
Fun News Friday: Introducing the Cheese Rolling Champion
By Abbey Marshall | June 1, 2018Catch up with your first Fun News Friday of the summer.
Top 10 places to visit during your first month in Athens
By Taylor Johnston | June 1, 2018Check out these places to visit your first month as a Bobcat.
NBA Finals Preview: Cavs and Warriors meet for fourth straight season in NBA Finals
By Cameron Fields | May 31, 2018The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors should continue to provide great basketball in this year's NBA Finals.
TV Review: Here’s who Becca gave the first impression rose to on ‘The Bachelorette’
By Georgia Davis | May 31, 2018He’s straight out of a Luke Bryan song.
A guide to finding a study spot in Alden Library
By Taylor Johnston | May 31, 2018Here is your guide to navigating the seven floors of Alden Library.Here is your guide to navigating the seven floors of Alden Library.
Who to know at OU and in Athens
By Ellen Wagner | May 31, 2018Here’s a list of all the important people you should know in OU and Athens
