Drew Hoffmaster
From Athens to Washington: Trump’s East Wing demolition sparks outrage
By Drew Hoffmaster | Nov. 24Photos and reports from the Associated Press, released Oct. 23, showcased excavators tearing through the White House's East Wing. The demolition is making way for President Donald Trump’s 90,000 square feet State Ballroom.
SNAP overhaul reduces benefits, tightens access for students
By Drew Hoffmaster | Oct. 14President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed July 4, bringing changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Police Blotter: Mystery knocker, storage wars
By Drew Hoffmaster | Sep. 23Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports of a mystery knocker, property disputes, kids refusing to go to school and more for the week of Sep. 12-18.
Twenty One Pilots concludes decade-long saga with ‘Breach’
By Drew Hoffmaster | Sep. 16Twenty One Pilots brings the decade-long narrative they have been telling through their music with their new album “Breach.”
OU embraces AI in the classroom, concerns remain
By Drew Hoffmaster | Aug. 21With the rise of artificial intelligence, Ohio University faculty have changed their teaching styles and incorporated it into their classrooms. Professors have been using AI for research, organizing and modeling ideas, and checking grammar.
Police Blotter: Chores stink, that First Amendment right
By Drew Hoffmaster | Aug. 20Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports of a neighborly dispute, noise complaints from a dog, car crashes and more for the week of August 6-12.
Police Blotter: Bee attack, K9 Cody
By Drew Hoffmaster | Aug. 5Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports of possible break-ins, a man being attacked by bees, a traffic stop and more for the week of July 23-29.
Police Blotter: My leg, ‘breaking’ news
By Drew Hoffmaster | June 29Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports of a man accidentally shooting himself in the leg, multiple break-ins, a copperhead snake and more for the week of June 18-24.
