Athens police record 32 cases of vehicle break-ins in the span of a month
By Bennett Leckrone | Jan. 30, 2017Athens police are encouraging residents to be wary after a string of crimes.
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Athens County has seen one flu hospitalization during flu season
By Abbey Marshall | Jan. 30, 2017There has been one hospitalization in Athens County so far.
One OU professor is trying to start a wine making business in his barn
By Luke Torrance | Jan. 30, 2017The barn on Rick Shriver's property was constructed in the 1890s and the old structure is filled with tools and signs that mark the decades that have since passed.
OUPD receives first report of rape for Spring Semester
By Lauren Fisher | Jan. 30, 2017The incident is the seventh report of rape for the academic year.
Iranian students protest Trump’s immigration ban
By Abbey Marshall | Jan. 30, 2017The students, many of which who have not seen their family in years, wore chains and held signs.
Protesters fill Columbus airport after Trump immigration ban
By Lauren Bacho | Jan. 30, 2017Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-OH, and State Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-3rd District discussed Trump's executive order at the event.
McCrackers and cheese for Patton College; McDavis addresses executive order
By Jeremy Hill | Jan. 30, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter.
Pet Instagram Review: Adorable and furry Tasmanian devils
By Sean Wolfe | Jan. 29, 2017Despite the name, these critters are really quite friendly.
Loss of Medicaid tax could devastate local counties
By Luke Torrance | Jan. 29, 2017The loss of a tax on Medicaid will cost the state millions of dollars in revenue, and will be especially painful for small, rural counties in southeast Ohio.
New OUPD officer is an Athens native, Ohio University graduate
By Lauren Fisher | Jan. 29, 2017The department’s newest recruit was sworn in earlier this month and will attend the police academy until June.
McDavis suggests international students remain in the country after Trump's executive order
By Kaitlin Coward | Jan. 29, 2017The order prevents individuals from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen from entering the country as citizens for 90 days.
Grover Center provides different atmosphere than Ping for OU faculty, Athens residents
By Abbey Marshall | Jan. 29, 2017WellWorks offers memberships for OU faculty, staff and Athens community members at a cheaper cost than Ping Recreation Center.
There is a petition going around to bring a Barnes & Noble to Athens
By Abbey Marshall | Jan. 29, 2017The petition has had 140 signatures so far, 60 away from its 200 goal.
Crime alert warns campus of tree branch assault
By Bailey Gallion | Jan. 27, 2017The victim told police two unknown men assaulted him as he tried to enter Biddle Hall.
Don't forget to waive your fees today; OU will test emergency system
By Jonny Palermo | Jan. 27, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter.
Ohio University seniors will have a say in Spring Commencement speaker
By Taylor Johnston | Jan. 26, 2017Through a poll held online, all university seniors will have a say in who they want their Spring Commencement speaker to be.
'Revenge Body’ kicks off its first contestant
By Hannah Wintucky | Jan. 26, 2017‘Revenge Body’ fires its first contestant for complaining and not working out.
OHIO Honors program delayed until fall 2018
By Abbey Marshall | Jan. 26, 2017OHIO Honors, a program housed under Honors Tutorial College, will launch fall 2018.
Lindley Hall to house some of Ellis Hall occupants while Ellis is renovated
By Emily Leber | Jan. 26, 2017Renovations to Ellis are expected to start in October.
Ex Post Facto: Jefferson Hall to be first-year residence; OU buys frat house
By Jonny Palermo | Jan. 26, 2017Here's what you missed this week
