Figuring out fests: A day with the Athens Police Department's Mounted Unit
By Patrick Connolly | Mar. 26, 2017The Athens Police Department's Mounted Unit first began in 1996.
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Student Senate: Fight ticket looks to bring outside perspective into body
By Maggie Campbell | Mar. 26, 2017One of the initiatives the ticket is proposing is a rating system for professors.
Ohio University testing cost effectiveness of two-ply toilet paper
By Taylor Johnston | Mar. 26, 2017OU is testing the cost effectiveness of two-ply toilet paper to see if it would be worth it to make the switch.
City Council: Police agreements and parking kiosks on agenda for Monday meeting
By Bennett Leckrone | Mar. 26, 2017The agreement would allow the Athens Police Department to work with the Sheriff's Special Response team.
Email records show administration supported, collaborated with OUPD chief after Baker arrests
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 26, 2017OUPD Chief Andrew Powers worked with university officials to draft public statements in the wake of the arrests.
Warm weather spurs strong attendance at High Fest
By Taylor Johnston and Bennett Leckrone | Mar. 25, 2017People donned marijuana-themed clothing and Athens Mayor Steve Patterson was in attendance for High Fest.
Water main break leads to boil order for West Green
By Bennett Leckrone | Mar. 25, 2017The order is scheduled to be in effect until 2:30 a.m. Sunday.
Inaugural Congress Fest has a strong turnout
By Luke Torrance | Mar. 24, 2017The temperature hovered in the mid-70s most of the night.
March sale of Wayne parcels nets over $5 million
By Abbey Marshall | Mar. 24, 2017The Bureau of Land Management will now auction off parcels quarterly.
The weekend looks to be prime for Festing; local law enforcement fields fourth sex-related crime report of the week
By Jeremy Hill | Mar. 24, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter.
The pee problem: Student Senate and City Council turn to portable toilets to fight fest's public urination
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 23, 2017Ohio University Student Senate will reimburse half the cost of five portable toilets rented for Mill Fest this year.
County will soon be forced to house inmates formerly designated for state prisons
By Kevin Pan | Mar. 23, 2017Under a new Senate Bill, counties would have to house inmates formerly housed by the state, with little reimbursement.
Graduate Student Senate ticket hopes to make an impact beyond campus
By Maddie Capron | Mar. 23, 2017The GLocals ticket plans to focus on the complexity of students next academic year.
Ex Post Facto: City sees spike in rape reports; Ohio to wear Adidas apparel
By Jonny Palermo | Mar. 23, 2017Here's the news you might've missed this week.
Jeff Hill will become a two way street by Fall Semester
By Ellen Wagner | Mar. 23, 2017Jeff Hill on East Union Street will be converted to a two-way street.
Union Street construction delayed after prospective tenant backs out
By Kevin Pan | Mar. 23, 2017Most students hope to see a restaurant move in to the property.
Ohio University to become 'trayless' campus
By Aubree Dix | Mar. 23, 2017Ohio University dining halls will be getting rid of most food trays beginning Summer Semester 2017.
Film Review: 'Beauty and the Beast' bores with flat dialogue and forgettable cast
By Richard Morris | Mar. 23, 2017Disney played it by the books with the Beauty and the Beast remake.
Ohio University Police Department receives seventh rape report of Spring Semester
By Lauren Fisher | Mar. 23, 2017The incident is the fourth sex-related crime reported to local law enforcement over the course of the week.
Baker Peace Conference kicks off tonight; two rapes reported to Athens Police Department
By Bennett Leckrone | Mar. 23, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter
