Athens City Council President reflects on her first term
By Bennett Leckrone | Nov. 6, 2017Chris Knisely began serving as council president in 2014.
NEWS BLOGS
Former statehouse candidate Sarah Grace is vying for a seat on city council
By Lauren Fisher | Nov. 6, 2017The small business owner has returned to the political scene nearly a year after her loss to Jay Edwards.
Councilwoman Chris Fahl is running for reelection as fourth ward representative
By Anastasia Nicholas | Nov. 6, 2017Fahl is an incumbent and unopposed.
Former Graduate Student Senate President Eddie Smith running for Athens township trustee
By Bennett Leckrone | Nov. 6, 2017Former Graduate Student Senate President and Ohio University alumnus Eddie Smith said he was encouraged by local officials to continue pursuing his political career.
Ohio University Sustainability Project Coordinator hopes to bring experience to council
By Bennett Leckrone | Nov. 6, 2017Longtime Athens resident and OU Sustainability Project Coordinator Samuel Emerson Crowl is running unopposed for Athens City Council’s third ward seat.
Brian Cristi challenges longtime incumbent for First Ward council seat
By Hayley Harding | Nov. 6, 2017Brian Cristi wants to unseat incumbent Kent Butler and bring new ideas to Athens.
Kent Butler, D-1st Ward, has served on city council for nearly 10 years
By Taylor Heddleson | Nov. 6, 2017Here are the main issues he thinks Athens is facing this year
Brian Baker will begin his second full term if he wins the election for township trustee
By Sarah M. Penix | Nov. 6, 2017Brian Baker has been the “road guy” in Athens Township for more than three years of his more than 13-year career with the Athens County Engineers.
Get to know your candidates
By Taylor Johnston | Nov. 6, 2017Here’s everything you should know about the 2017 local election candidates.
Film Review: 'Pokemon the Movie: I Choose You!' is filled with childhood nostalgia
By Mae Yen Yap | Nov. 5, 2017Join Ash and Pikachu as they reenact their first meeting on the silver screen.
Rare fossil discovery could give insight into modern ecological changes
By Madeleine Peck | Nov. 5, 2017The fossil is of a 25 million-year-old meat-eater.
City Council: Members to discuss East State Street lighting project, Affordable Housing Commission
By Shelby Campbell | Nov. 5, 2017The project would be a no-cost lighting upgrade because it uses Federal Highway Administration transportation money.
TV Review: ‘Supernatural’ features some brother bonding in 'The Big Empty'
By Erin Gardner | Nov. 5, 2017The CW success mixes old with new during a classic case on 'Supernatural.'
Ohio University police arrest six men after alleged burglary
By Bailey Gallion | Nov. 3, 2017The arrests occurred over a series of three incidents officers believe were related, according to an OUPD news release.
OU assistant professor gains online fame with his answer about falling in love
By Taylor Heddleson | Nov. 3, 2017When asked about how to know you're in love, OU assistant professor Dan West gave his class a touching answer.
Get free Subway for National Sandwich Day, Dartis will return to the basketball court on Saturday
By Jess Johnston | Nov. 3, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter.
More clues about the mysterious flash forward were revealed on ‘How to Get Away with Murder’
By Hunter Graffice | Nov. 3, 2017‘How to Get Away with Murder’ escalated the action with a few key scenes this week.
Jo Wilson is going to file for divorce from her husband on 'Greys Anatomy'
By Georgia Davis | Nov. 2, 2017Her and Alex Karev definitely have a shot at a long life together.
5 reasons why 'Stranger Things' character Steve Harrington is the world’s newest heartthrob
By Molly Schramm | Nov. 2, 2017What’s not to love about a guy with cool hair and a baseball bat covered in nails?
Ohio University administrators are considering steps to implement a “cultural competency” course
By Sarah M. Penix | Nov. 2, 2017Faculty Senate and Student Senate are collaborating on a process to propose a new course at OU.
