Public works announces $6 million project to improve drinking water
By Ellen Wagner | May 24, 2018An issue with a water pump caused the water to look milky. It is still safe to drink.
NEWS BLOGS
City Council: Athens and Ohio University will partner for 2018 road repairs
By Sarah M. Penix | May 22, 2018Council members discussed the possibility of an ad hoc committee to address vendor parking on W. Union St.
Sex offense reported at Ewing House last week, according to crime log
By Sarah M. Penix | May 21, 2018OUPD received a report of an sexual imposition on Thursday.
How businesses in Athens are affected during summer
By Ashton Nichols | May 20, 2018Some lose business, while others travel off campus.
Ohio candidates talk campaign plans after winning primaries
By George Shillcock | May 20, 2018Ohio candidates talk about their primary victories, their opponents and their plans for the November 8 general election.
TV Recap: Two couples got married on ‘Grey’s Anatomy'
By Georgia Davis | May 18, 2018Alex Karev and Jo Wilson finally tied the knot.
TV Recap: One ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ character is pregnant
By Georgia Davis | May 18, 2018Teddy has returned and she is suspected to be carrying Owen’s baby.
Film Review: ‘Deadpool 2’ is just like every other sequel — it’s not as good as the first
By Georgia Davis | May 18, 2018The components that made ‘Deadpool’ unconventional were taken out of ‘Deadpool 2.’
TV Review: The ‘Supernatural’ team escapes from the apocalypse world in ‘Exodus’
By Erin Gardner | May 17, 2018Lucifer and Jack have some father-son bonding.
Two arrested for cocaine possession
By Sarah M. Penix | May 16, 2018Methamphetamine, crack cocaine and over $7,000 in cash was recovered from a New Marshfield residence Tuesday.
Athens County sees low voter turnout for the primary election
By George Shillcock | May 16, 2018The majority of registered voters in Athens County did not show up to the polls to vote in the May 8 primary election, a trend mirrored statewide.
TV Review: Goodbye, 'New Girl'
By Alexis Eichelberger | May 16, 2018The series finale was a fitting testament to seven years of laughs.
Ohio University selects first vice president for diversity and inclusion
By Sarah M. Penix | May 15, 2018Dr. Gigi Secuban will begin her role on June 18.
City Council: Members continue to spar over food trucks
By Bennett Leckrone | May 15, 2018Council members continued to debate proposed changes to uptown mobile vending.
5 things to do in your hometown this summer
By Jess Umbarger | May 14, 2018Play with your pets and head to a local restaurant.
Not a fan of the new Arctic Monkeys album? Here are 7 of the band’s other songs to listen to instead
By Molly Schramm | May 14, 2018Arctic Monkeys’ sixth studio album came out Friday.
One ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ character gets into a car crash
By Georgia Davis | May 11, 2018April Kepner’s life was on the line in Thursday’s episode.
Ohio voters approve bipartisan redistricting process in primary election
By George Shillcock | May 9, 2018Athens residents voted on candidates and issues in the primary election on Tuesday.
City Council: Members discuss infrastructure improvements and food trucks
By George Shillcock | May 8, 2018City Council members discussed improvements to infrastructure, food truck regulations, the opening of the new city pool and election day.
New executive vice president and provost of Ohio University announced
By Sarah M. Penix | May 7, 2018Dr. Chaden Djalai will be leaving his position as the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa.
