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Fest related arrests up this season

This year’s spring fest season saw a slight increase in arrests compared to last year’s, although arrests under Ohio University’s semester system still pales in comparison to the spring of 2012, the year of Ohio University’s final quarter.


Sheriff has tips for prom season

Sheriff has tips for prom season

Athens County Interim Replacement Sheriff Rodney Smith sent a news release to local media Tuesday recommending driving tips local high school students and parents should keep in mind during prom season.



'AP' science writer talks climate change

'AP' science writer talks climate change

No one is immune to climate change, said Seth Borenstein, a science writer for the Associated Press. Borenstein met with students, staff, and Athens residents Tuesday night in Baker University Center second floor to speak about climate change during his presentation, “Too Hot to Handle.”


'Missing' student found, arrested

'Missing' student found, arrested

The former Ohio University student who was reported missing by a friend — and was believed by authorities to have been in hiding — was found and arrested in Georgia earlier this month, The Post has learned.



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Former OU student missing

The whereabouts of Patience Sharrer-Durant of Zanesville remain largely unknown, but the way she disappeared — dropping out of school, closing social media accounts, turning off her cell phone — makes law enforcement believe there was no foul play involved in her sudden disappearance.


Kidfest draws families, fun

Kidfest draws families, fun

Families who attended the 27th annual Athens County Children Services’ Kidfest on Saturday at The Convo enjoyed activities both fun and educational.


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