An Athens City ordinance, which took effect on Jan. 1, prohibits local businesses within Athens City limits from providing single-use plastic bags. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office filed a lawsuit against the city on Dec. 27, 2023, arguing that the ban was unconstitutional under the Ohio Revised Code and demanding enforcement be stopped.
Summer may be ending, but as Ohio University students prepare to return to campus and the change of seasons loom, the impact and the headlines of this summer’s news linger. Here are some of the biggest stories to come out of this summer.
A 2023 report by the Ohio University Office of Emergency Management compared criminal activity on campus and in surrounding communities from the past three years. While its findings show that 2021 had the highest overall crime rate, it also found that 2022 held the highest crime rate in 10 of the 20 categories studied over the three-year period.
The singer of Candy Says and Little Fish released her first debut solo album on July 26.
Ohio judge rules in favor of Ohio University in the wrongful death lawsuit of Collin Wiant, an 18-year-old student who died in 2018 due to hazing.
After just a month in the role, Executive Vice President and Provost Don Leo is excited to welcome students back to campus. He joins the university from Athens, Georgia where he served as dean of UGA’s College of Engineering.
The 2024 San Diego Comic-Con showcased top projects from Marvel, DC, and more. Marvel's Phase Five has had mixed reactions, while DC thrilled fans with new releases like "Batman: Caped Crusader" and exciting previews.
Resuming after the month of July, Athens City Council discusses potential changes in recreational cannabis law and funding for the renovation of the Athens Armory.
Vice President Kamala Harris chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. The decision comes just hours before Harris’ rally in Philadelphia.
Cannabis dispensary Mavuno of Ohio, formerly Harvest of Ohio, has split ways with business partner Trulieve Cannabis Corp. The settlement comes ahead of the state’s authorization of recreational marijuana sales later this summer.
The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved the 2024-25 budget with increases to student fees and tuition and new fiscal priorities. The changes support the board’s attempt to fund the Capital Improvement Plan with a higher cost of attendance.
Ohio Senator J.D. Vance addressed constituents in his hometown of Middletown Monday after being announced as Republican Nominee Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick.
Trump announces J.D. Vance as his vice president pick on Monday–the first day of the Republican National Convention. The pair were officially nominated to the GOP at the RNC.
This week, article writer Jude Hannahs reviews “The Bikeriders,” “Jim Henson Idea Man,” “The Watchers” and “A Quiet Place: Day One.”
The suspected shooter who fired shots at former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally Saturday night has been identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
This week, article writer Jude Hannahs reviews filmmaker Ti West’s highly anticipated “MaXXXine” (2024).
Hosting his first solo news conference of the year, President Biden addressed concerns from lawmakers and shared plans for his second term. Marked by a few notable errors from the event, Biden still argued he’s delivered results over rhetoric.
Former President Donald Trump was rushed off the campaign stage in Butler, Pennsylvania after popping noises.
Continuing increases in class sizes make it difficult for students to obtain parking passes on campus. Although passes are set aside for commuters, freshman, staff and resident students, the demand still presents.
A roof collapsed at The Ridges in 2019. The Athens community expressed concerns on an Instagram post from April about the collapse.
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