Athens County Sheriffs Office makes three drug related busts in one week
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 11, 2016This week, the Athens County Sheriff's Office fielded calls of two meth labs and a suspected drug trafficking operation.
NEWS BLOGS
Athens residents performed charitable acts this past holiday season
Jan. 11, 2016The Athens County Food Pantry is “overflowing” with many donations from this holiday season.
Post Haste: Welcome back to Athens, one of the best hippie towns; Hoverboards banned in campus buildings
By Hannah Wintucky | Jan. 10, 2016The city was named on this recent listicle.
Research Funding: National law increases Ohio University Pell grant funding
By Kaitlin Coward | Jan. 10, 2016The new law increases the maximum full-time Pell grant for an OU student to $5,845.
Few options left for Ohio University students turned down for on-campus housing
By Madeleine Peck | Jan. 10, 2016Jneanne Hacker, director for Business Operations and Conference Services, e-mailed students informing them that the university is unable to offer them housing for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Fall 2015 Tobacco Free Initiative Survey shows positive results
Jan. 10, 2016The November 2015 survey shows the number of smokers on campus is going down and more participants are considering quitting compared to the April 2015 survey.
Hoverboards are now banned in Ohio University buildings
Jan. 10, 2016Growing concerns about hoverboard-related incidents have led Ohio University to ban the two-wheeled devices in all university buildings.
The Survivor Advocacy Program interim coordinator application got pushed back again
By Megan Henry | Jan. 10, 2016The search committee for the Ohio University Survivor Advocacy Program has received seven applicants for interim advocate role and pushed the deadline to apply back again.
New year brings new agenda items for Athens City Council
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Jan. 10, 2016The first committee meeting of the year for Athens City Council is full of new ideas and old projects.
Upcoming Board of Trustees meeting, City Council meetings and primaries to take place this semester
By Julia Fair | Jan. 9, 2016While a new semester can mean an increase in going to the gym or studying more for some Bobcats, it also marks expected changes within the university and the city of Athens.
Suspect arrested in case of arson, burglary at Ohio University fraternity house
By Julia Fair | Jan. 8, 2016Michael A. Carson, 21, was arrested Friday for the arson and burglary of Ohio University’s Theta Chi fraternity house.
Ohio University engineering professor named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
By Kaitlin Coward | Jan. 6, 2016Sunggyu Lee, a professor of chemical and biomedical engineering, was honored for his work with alternative energy sources.
Ohio University turns down upperclassmen for on-campus housing
Jan. 5, 2016Jneanne Hacker, director for Business Operations and Conference Services, emailed students informing them that the university is unable to offer them housing for the 2016-2017 academic year.
New members of Athens City Council sworn into office for first meeting of the year
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Jan. 4, 2016With the swearing in of two new council members, Athens City Council began the new year with emergency repairs and a poet laureate.
Ohio University student who threatened to 'kill a cop' faces new charges in Athens County court
By Julia Fair | Dec. 30, 2015Nickolaus D. Russell, a suspended Ohio University student, no longer has terroristic charges filed against him.
Ohio University and Athens police still searching for suspects in thefts
By Bailey Gallion | Dec. 29, 2015Video surveillance captured footage of suspects stealing catalytic converters from a parked car.
Ohio University senior died in car crash this Wednesday in New Mexico
By William T. Perkins | Dec. 18, 2015Kyra Willner's friends remember her for her spontaneity and love of travel.
Athens Mayor-elect Steve Patterson to be sworn in this Monday
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Dec. 18, 2015Athens City Councilman Steve Patterson, D-At Large, will be sworn in as mayor on Dec. 21 in a public ceremony at the Athens City Building.
Athens gains new city council members, businesses during this Fall Semester
By Julia Fair | Dec. 16, 2015This fall, local law enforcement also saw an increase in reports of sex-related crimes.
Illegal left turns on Bobcat Lane concern for Athens, Ohio University law enforcement officials
By EMILY BOHATCH | Dec. 16, 2015OUPD officers issued 17 traffic citations to drivers making illegal turns onto Ohio University’s Bobcat Lane last week.
