New Italian restaurant coming to Athens
By Emily Leber | May 9, 2017An Athens resident is opening Tavolino, which will serve homemade dishes.
NEWS BLOGS
City Council: The three biggest takeaways from Monday night’s meeting
By Bennett Leckrone | May 8, 2017Athens City Council members heard presentations about gas aggregation and food projects at Monday night’s committee meeting.
Man arrested in serial rape case
By Bailey Gallion | May 8, 2017Shawn J. Lawson Jr. is being held in Southeastern Ohio Regional without bail.
Nicki Minaj offers to pay for OU student's college expenses
By Mae Yen Yap | May 7, 2017Minaj offered to pay college-related expenses to fans who could prove good grades.
'Key suppliers of crack cocaine and heroin' arrested, charged with multiple felonies
By Megan Henry | May 5, 2017After a months-long investigation, the Athens Major Crimes Unit arrested two Columbus men in The Plains and charged them with several felony drug charges each.
Athens politicians react to House passage of health care bill
By Abbey Marshall | May 5, 2017The bill is aimed at repealing and replacing President Obama’s Affordable Care Act.
Athens resident sues city, says sewage flooded her basement
By Bailey Gallion | May 4, 2017Irene Gevas is requesting a jury trial and monetary compensation for the incident.
Several early morning fires near Palmer Place under investigation
By Bailey Gallion | May 4, 2017The Athens Fire Department discovered six different fires near Palmer Place Apartments on Thursday morning.
TV Recap: There might be hope for an original ‘Pretty Little Liars’ couple
By Georgia Davis | May 2, 2017Spencer and Toby could get back together in the show's final episodes.
Two races for Athens City Council and one school district issue decided during primary election
By Maddie Capron | May 2, 2017Sarah Grace and Peter Kotses won the most votes in the primary election for at-large seat on Athens City Council.
Conservation groups sue federal agencies for auctioning off Wayne National Forest parcels
By Abbey Marshall | May 2, 2017The groups claim the government agencies failed to properly consider the impacts of fracking.
City Council: Ordinance restricting long-term sidewalk closures rejected
By Bennett Leckrone | May 1, 2017Athens City Council members rejected an ordinance that would’ve restricted long-term sidewalk closures in a 4-3 vote on Monday.
TV Review: The Black Fairy’s secret is revealed on ‘Once Upon a Time’
By Georgia Davis | Apr. 30, 2017The Black Fairy and her relationship with Rumplestiltskin was the focus of Sunday’s episode.
TV Review: Jack gets a shave, his sword in ‘Samurai Jack’
By Alex McCann | Apr. 30, 2017While Ashi furiously defends him, Jack meditates his way to his sword.
Graduates gather at commencement for their last hurrah
By Nora Jaara | Apr. 29, 2017About 3780 OU students received their degrees on Saturday.
Twelve positions eliminated in cuts to OU Finance and Administration department
By Lauren Fisher | Apr. 26, 2017The positions of five university employees have been eliminated as a result of cuts for “budget efficiency.”
Union Street sidewalk closure affects sales at some local businesses
By Kevin Pan | Apr. 26, 2017Sales at Uptown Dog T-Shirts are down at least 70 percent due to the construction, the owner said.
‘Pretty Little Liars’ fans are freaking out over the latest “it” girl
By Georgia Davis | Apr. 25, 2017Is there a new Allison at Rosewood High?
Drug trafficker from Detroit arrested by Athens County Prosecutor’s Office, U.S. Marshall Service
By Megan Henry | Apr. 25, 2017The case remains under investigation and McCutchen has active warrants out of Athens County and Scioto County.
Email records show how McDavis' staff crafted response to Baker Center arrests
By Bailey Gallion | Apr. 25, 2017McDavis received dozens of emails from students, alumni and parents criticizing OUPD’s arrests, but didn’t appear to personally reply to any of them.
