NEWS BLOGS

Here's everything we know about the Las Vegas Strip shooting

By Taylor Johnston | Oct. 2, 2017

A shooting massacre occurred at a country music festival Sunday night at the Las Vegas Strip and is one of the deadliest in history.

People's Bank of Nelsonville robbed Monday morning

By Kevin Pan | Oct. 2, 2017

The suspect slid a note to the teller, and no weapons were shown during the robbery.

A new family member joins the Fraser clan in 'Outlander'

By Jess Umbarger | Oct. 2, 2017

Claire gives up hope, and Jamie becomes a free man.

5 things to do now that it's October; Southern comfort food is coming to West Union Street

By Haley Mitroff | Oct. 2, 2017

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'Southern comfort' restaurant coming to Athens

By Ashton Nichols | Oct. 2, 2017

Owner Ric Wasserman said the restaurant will have a core menu of comfort food, including crab cakes and shrimp and grits.

Seven must-see movies in October

By Jess Umbarger | Oct. 1, 2017

Be sure to go see these seven movies in October.

City Council: Members to discuss effects of proposed 'mega school'

By Shelby Campbell | Oct. 1, 2017

Consolidation of Athens' four elementary schools has been the subject of backlash in the community.

Miguel Cabrera: Cursed by the baseball gods?

By CJ Hurley | Oct. 1, 2017

Is Miguel Cabrera done as a superstar, or is he just unlucky?

5 biggest moments from season one of ‘Riverdale’ and what it means for season two

By Olivia Ujlaki | Oct. 1, 2017

'Riverdale' returns Oct. 11 on the CW — here are 5 big moments from season one and how they could impact season two.

Album Review: Demi Lovato effortlessly blends R&B with pop on 'Tell Me You Love Me'

By Molly Schramm | Oct. 1, 2017

The pop diva is bold and daring on her sixth studio album.

Richland Avenue pedestrian bypass tunnel in the works

By Madi Kregel | Oct. 1, 2017

An Athens City Council ordinance proposes creating a tunnel between Porter Hall and West Green.

Rape reports increased 60 percent at OU from 2015 to 2016

By Ellen Wagner | Oct. 1, 2017

In 2016, the Ohio University Police Department made 318 arrests and 825 disciplinary referrals and fielded 111 crime reports, including 32 rape reports.

Ohio to see minimum wage increase

By Bennett Leckrone | Oct. 1, 2017

Ohio's state minimum wage is set to increase to $8.30 per hour in 2018.

Swastikas painted on wall and sidewalk at Ohio University

By Bailey Gallion | Sep. 29, 2017

The morning before the beginning of Yom Kippur, two painted swastikas were discovered on a wall inside Glidden Hall and on a sidewalk on Jefferson Hill.