As temperatures rise, so do arrests
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 17, 2016Warm weather draws people outside, creating crowds and other concerns for police.
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Three officers patrol the streets while others try to solve fest-related crimes
By Julia Fair | Mar. 17, 2016The city of Athens has a few officers patrol the streets, while others survey the fests to deal with fest-related crimes.
Construction on College Green means little chance of graduation photos at the Class Gateway this spring
Mar. 17, 2016Construction on College Green's Class Gateway will not be completed by commencement.
Students and local law enforcement are gearing up to High Fest this weekend
Mar. 17, 2016High Fest, the second all-day fest of the season, is Saturday.
Ohio University's Board of Trustees doesn't have short list, qualifications for president yet
By Kaitlin Coward | Mar. 17, 2016Ohio University does not have an official job description for its president.
Commencement: HSN president will speak at 2016 commencement
Mar. 16, 2016Ohio University's 2016 undergraduate commencement speaker is Bill Brand, an alumnus and cable channel executive.
Post Haste: There's apparently flaming water in Nelsonville; We know who your spring commencement speaker will be
By Jeremy Hill | Mar. 16, 2016A video of the water was published on the Athens Messenger's website Wednesday.
Student Senate hears feedback from members about Ohio Student Government Association Conference
By Maygan Beeler | Mar. 16, 2016Ohio University Student Senate heard a presentation from several members of the body who attended the Ohio Student Government Association Conference in New York.
Students uncertain about status of Congress Fest
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 16, 2016Athens Police Department may not be taking extra precautions for the potential fest.
New squirrelly sign pops up on College Green, warns students about feeding squirrels
Mar. 16, 2016On the side of a few intersecting sidewalks, is a new sign entitled “In Commemoration of the Athens Squirrel” staked into the dirt.
WOUB leadership: Women treated as “sexual objects” by male sports staff
By Will Drabold | Mar. 16, 2016More than 15 students at WOUB were fired or suspended for objectifying and demeaning women in newsroom's sports operation, according to a report.
Police Blotter: OUPD issues 20 citations for public urination during Mill Fest Weekend
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 16, 2016The Athens Police Department received a report Sunday that someone had urinated through an open window into a sorority house.
Spring can look different for businesses and non-festgoers during fest season
Mar. 16, 2016For some business owners the fests make for more customers and publicity.
Post Haste: Map pokes fun at Athens County's affection for Bernie Sanders; Statehouse race set
By Jeremy Hill | Mar. 15, 2016The map was made by a Cleveland.com reporter.
Republican Jay Edwards slated to face Sarah Grace this fall for statehouse seat
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Mar. 15, 2016Edwards garnered 12,107 votes in the primary Tuesday.
Kasich wins his home state, though Trump garnered more votes in Athens County
By Nora Jaara | Mar. 15, 2016Ohio Gov. John Kasich gained 66 delegates in Ohio.
Sarah Grace outperforms Eddie Smith in Ohio state representative primary
By Lauren Fisher | Mar. 15, 2016Democratic candidate and small business owner Sarah Grace will face Republican candidate Jay Edwards in the November elections.
Student Senate will vote on 5 budget resolutions at its meeting Wednesday
Mar. 15, 2016The body will vote on seven resolutions, including five budgets. The other two resolutions focus on internal positions.
Clinton comes out as top runner in Ohio's Democratic race
By Nora Jaara | Mar. 15, 2016Hillary Clinton won Ohio with about 56 percent of the votes statewide.
Ohio University student advocates for woman at the Athens Police Department
By Julia Fair | Mar. 15, 2016Chelsea Pequiqnot, a senior studying social work, has served as the Athens Police Department’s Violance Against Women Act intern helping survivors of sexual assault through the court system.
