New Athens game store sells old-fashioned games
By Emily Leber | Apr. 9, 2017Super Retro Land opened in Athens on April 1.
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OU students, Athens residents volunteer on Athens Beautification Day
By Abbey Marshall | Apr. 9, 2017Students and locals spent the day cleaning up the City of Athens.
25 arrested at 'lively,' warm Palmer Fest
By Emily Leber and Bennett Leckrone | Apr. 8, 2017Four people were taken to jail, with one being on a felony drug charge.
Palmer Place Fest chilly but bright
By Ellen Wagner | Apr. 7, 2017The temperatures hovered around 50 degrees all afternoon, but that didn't stop festgoers.
It's National Beer Day; Break dancing is alive at OU
By Jeremy Hill | Apr. 7, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter.
County Republicans optimistic about the party's future
By Luke Torrance | Apr. 6, 2017The Athens County Republicans who gathered at the American Legion on Thursday were in a good mood.
Family of brickmakers helped OU gain its look
By Maygan Beeler | Apr. 6, 2017The Dean family has helped make bricks and build brick retaining walls for Cutler Hall.
English professor accused of sexual harassment requests hearing; flex meal plans to change
By Jonny Palermo | Apr. 6, 2017Here's what you might've missed this week.
Texts and emails show university official's reaction to protestors' arrests
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 6, 2017About two hours after arrests began, Jenny Hall-Jones had already received over a hundred texts and 10 voicemails.
O'Bleness to include drug test in standard procedures for sexual assault examinations
By Nora Jaara | Apr. 6, 2017Officials hope the move will help in handling drug-facilitated sexual assaults.
Plan for a chilly Palmer Place Fest; Athens Police Department might get body cams
By Bennett Leckrone | Apr. 6, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter
A Part of Appalachia: Those who identify as both black and Appalachian have deep history
By Abbey Marshall | Apr. 6, 2017Southeastern Ohio residents discuss being black in Appalachia
New student trustee looks to make decisions that benefit OU students
By Ellen Wagner | Apr. 5, 2017Faith Voinovich was announced as the new student trustee for the Board of Trustees.
Here's what Athens' state senator has accomplished at the statehouse so far
By Luke Torrance | Apr. 5, 2017Frank Hoagland's legislation renewed funding for the Ohio Bridge Partnership Program, which was set to expire this summer.
Student Senate: Time for Ohio receives most write-in votes; death also garners support
By Emily Leber and Maggie Campbell | Apr. 5, 2017Time for Ohio and Fight were still able to collect votes during this year's Student Senate election.
University Courtyard sold to RISE Residential for $20.4 million
By Aubree Dix | Apr. 5, 2017University Courtyard, now owned by RISE Residential, is undergoing renovations while the entity that previously owned it is set to dissolve this year.
Athens Police Department may soon deploy body cameras
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 5, 2017Athens Mayor Steve Patterson said the cameras could cost $25,000, but he and the police chief agree it's worth the cost.
Green Light ticket wins Student Senate election; Vinton County gets a supermarket
By Jeremy Hill | Apr. 5, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter.
Graduate Student Senate: Members approve spending money on branding
By Maddie Capron | Apr. 4, 2017Graduate Student Senate voted on several budget resolutions at its meeting Tuesday.
All three escaped inmates returned to SEPTA Correction Facility
By William T. Perkins | Apr. 4, 2017The inmates were reported missing Saturday.
