Police Blotter: People harass each other about trucks; trespassers stuck in mud
By Ashton Nichols | Feb. 28, 2018Both people were told to block each other on social media.
NEWS BLOGS
Athens resident shot in the head
By Bailey Gallion | Feb. 28, 2018The resident was taken to a hospital in Columbus and an Albany resident was arrested for assault.
Lotsa is offering $3.99 pizzas today; students react to representation in Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’
By Georgia Davis | Feb. 28, 2018Your daily Athens newsletter.
ARC report lists Athens County as 'distressed' in annual report
By Shelby Campbell | Feb. 27, 2018Athens County is eligible for the Appalachian Regional Commission's Distressed County Program.
APD, OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital do not specifically track drug-facilitated sexual assault
By Ashton Nichols | Feb. 27, 2018OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital now has a policy to test urine and blood of victims.
Here are some of Pokemon’s announcements to celebrate its 22nd birthday
By Julia Evertsy | Feb. 27, 2018The original Pokemon games turned 22 today.
Amazon’s Alexa updates include voice commands for the Oscars
By Georgia Davis | Feb. 27, 2018There’s even a trivia option.
Freedom of Expression policy considerations will be released by next Wednesday
By Sarah M. Penix | Feb. 27, 2018The Presidential Policy Advisory group will meet next after the open forum on March 21.
10 noteworthy Oscars gowns from the past 10 years
By Alexis Eichelberger | Feb. 27, 2018The Academy Awards are happening this weekend. Here are some of the most eye-catching looks worn to the show in the past decade.
Posties make predictions for the biggest awards at the 2018 Oscars
By Marisa Fernandez , Georgia Davis , Alexis Eichelberger , Alex Darus and Jonny Palermo | Feb. 27, 2018Who will win Best Picture?
Here's how SOPEC could save taxpayer money
By Shelby Campbell | Feb. 26, 2018The proposed opt-out community solar program and other SOPEC programs aim to decrease energy costs in Athens.
TV Review: Arie told two women he loved them on ‘The Bachelor’
By Georgia Davis | Feb. 26, 2018Arie told the third girl he’s “falling in love with her.”
City Council: Members hear from disabilities commission and local food vendor
By Shelby Campbell | Feb. 26, 2018The Disabilities Commission gave its 2017 annual report.
Sheriff’s Office discovers ‘elaborate’ marijuana grow rooms, pills purchased on dark web
By Lauren Fisher | Feb. 26, 2018A search warrant was executed Wednesday at a residence on Echo Lane.
Take a look at what the first Academy Awards ceremony was like
By Georgia Davis | Feb. 26, 2018The first ceremony only lasted 15 minutes.
Lauren Fisher will be the next editor-in-chief of 'The Post'
By Sarah M. Penix | Feb. 26, 2018She wants to establish an investigative team and increase diversity in the newsroom.
Michelle Obama's memoir to be released in November; Faculty Senate meets about implementations of early retirement
By Jess Johnston | Feb. 26, 2018Your daily Athens newsletter.
TV Review: ‘Walking Dead’ fans said goodbye to the most beloved character yet
By Hunter Graffice | Feb. 25, 2018A major character died on the midseason premiere of The Walking Dead.
Regional campuses are offering early retirement to address budget deficit
By Sarah M. Penix | Feb. 25, 2018About 100 regional employees are eligible for early retirement this semester.
Meet the new Athens library branch manager
By Kaitlin Coward | Feb. 25, 2018Julie Standish was born in Athens and returned to the area after working in Charleston, South Carolina.
