Ohio senator introduces bill that would send 'stolen' money from ECOT to public schools
By George Shillcock | Sep. 3, 2018The money would have originally been sent to the U.S. Treasury.
POLITICS
What some experts are saying about Tobacco 21
By Bennett Leckrone | Aug. 30, 2018Experts and advocates for raising the sale age of tobacco products to 21 say it would improve health. Athens City Council members heard a presentation about the movement in June.
Student Senate: New members appointed, budget discussed at the first meeting of Fall Semester
By Ellen Wagner | Aug. 30, 2018Senate passed 10 resolutions, three of which were formalities to set Senate protocol.
Sen. Sherrod Brown visits campus to energize Democrats and encourage voting
By George Shillcock | Aug. 29, 2018The Democratic senator from Ohio was surrounded by local and campus politicians and down ballot candidates while speaking to a sizable crowd in Baker Center.
Student Senate: Body to fill positions and introduce new members
By Ellen Wagner | Aug. 28, 2018It will also approve budgets to prepare for the Student Senate retreat on Saturday.
City Council: Driverless vehicles could eventually come to Athens
By Bennett Leckrone | Aug. 27, 2018Athens City Council members authorized an agreement with DriveOhio, a smart vehicle organization.
How the Athens-based People’s Justice League is working to combat harassment culture
By Sarah M. Penix | Aug. 27, 2018After seeing a spike in hate crimes around the country, the non-profit organization created an app called the PJL Incident Reporter and re-launched the Active Bystander Coalition this year.
City Council: Members to discuss government funding
By Bennett Leckrone | Aug. 26, 2018The meeting will be held Monday at 7 p.m. in the city building.
You may see some political candidates in Athens before the election
By George Shillcock | Aug. 23, 2018Candidates from the top of the ballot to the bottom are campaigning in Athens ahead of elections.
What you missed from city council during the summer
By George Shillcock | Aug. 22, 2018Councilmembers dealt with infrastructure, food trucks and tobacco age restrictions over summer.
Rep. Steve Stivers’ Opioid and Addiction Roundtable produced 17 legislative recommendations
By Sarah M. Penix | Aug. 16, 2018The sixth-annual roundtable took place Wednesday in Lancaster.
City Council: Members discuss school levy and driverless vehicles
By George Shillcock | Aug. 14, 2018Athens residents will vote on the levy in November.
City Council: Members approve ordinances for multiple road repairs
By Jackie Osborne | Aug. 7, 2018Flooding in early spring has caused many problems for the city of Athens.
Trump tweets support for Stivers for wrong election
By George Shillcock | Aug. 3, 2018The tweet was later deleted.
Obama endorsed Ohio Democratic candidates ahead of the midterm elections
By George Shillcock | Aug. 1, 2018Sappington is running against Republican incumbent Jay Edwards.
Ohio University finalizes policies on campus expression
By Sarah M. Penix | July 27, 2018Here's how we got there and how it will impact students, faculty, staff and community members.
Rhinegeist cuts ties with Broney's over offensive message
By George Shillcock | July 22, 2018A message on a Rhinegeist-branded chalkboard in Broney's Alumni Grill caused the Cincinnati-based brewery to end their relationship with the bar.
Charges against Stormy Daniels dropped following arrest at Columbus strip club
By Sarah M. Penix | July 12, 2018She was charged with three misdemeanor counts for allegedly touching patrons.
President Trump signs executive order days after many Ohio lawmakers and candidates condemn the 'zero-tolerance' policy
By George Shillcock | June 20, 2018Ohio politicians from both political parties have made statements against the president’s policy of separating children from families at the border.
City Council: Members approve a bikeway extension and a bridge construction project
By George Shillcock | June 20, 2018City council members approved construction projects for a bridge and a bike-way spur on their last session before a July break.
