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Police Searching For Suspects In On-Campus Robbery
ATHENS, Ohio — Athens Police are seeking the public’s help in locating two suspects wanted for an alleged aggravated robbery that took place on Ohio University’s campus. At approximately 3:30 a.m…. Read More
Former OU Student Accused of Rape, Sexual Battery In Custody
ATHENS, Ohio – A former Ohio University student indicted on rape, sexual battery and other charges is now in custody. Cameron M. Wilson, 23, of Austin, Texas, turned himself over to the… Read More
Man Found Dead In Hocking River
An investigation is ongoing into the death of a man found in the Hocking River. The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report from of a missing person, Gregory W…. Read More
OUPD Crime Alert Released After Rape Reported
Ohio University police have released a description for a suspect who allegedly raped a student in her dorm room. Investigators were notified by the female, who is not named in… Read More
Nelsonville Man Indicted on Rape Charges
A Nelsonville man is facing multiple counts of rape and domestic violence after an Athens County grand jury indicted him Monday. James Michael Barr, 33, was indicted on three counts… Read More
One Dead, One Injured In Hocking County Incident
LAURELVILLE — One person was found dead in a Laurelville residence and another is injured after an incident, according to Hocking County law enforcement. A caller reported a possible robbery at… Read More
College Gate Returns To OU Campus
Construction fences will come down as a ribbon goes up before College Gate on the campus of Ohio University re-opens to the public this fall. Officials will hold a formal… Read More
More Than 100 Marijuana Plants Found At Stewart Residence
An investigation led to the discovery of more than 100 marijuana plants Monday in Stewart and the arrest of resident of the home. The Athens County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction… Read More
Athens Police Investigate Alleged Student Drug Trafficking
The Athens Police Department raided a Washington Street residence on Friday as part of an investigation into alleged drug trafficking by Ohio University students, a report stated. A search warrant… Read More
Student Found Dead in Athens
Athens police are investigating the death of a 21-year-old found in an Athens residence on Wednesday. Police responded to a residence on East State Street at 9:12 a.m. after a… Read More
Woman Found Dead in The Plains
Law enforcement are investigating the death of a woman found at a residence in The Plains on Tuesday night. Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call of an… Read More
Federal Agency Removes More Than 70 Animals From Gallia Co. Home
More than 70 dogs and three horses were removed from a Gallia County home by the Humane Society of the United States, according to officials. The Gallia County Sheriff’s Office… Read More
Federal Funding For Zika Detection Headed To Ohio
Ohio is set to receive more than half-a-million dollars in federal funding to help detect Zika virus birth defects, according to Senator Sherrod Brown, D-OH. The $560,000 in funding will… Read More
Businesswoman Joins OU Board of Trustees
A Ohio University alum and businesswoman is the newest member of the university’s Board of Trustees. Diane Smullen was appointed by Governor John Kasich, effective July 27, according to a… Read More
Child Hit By Car in Trimble
A child riding a bicycle was hospitalized after being struck by a car Saturday afternoon. The child was reportedly crossing State Route 329 when a Honda Civic traveling northbound on… Read More
Decomposed Body Found in Nelsonville
A man discovered a decomposing body at a residence in Nelsonville on Friday while checking on his friend. Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to 13029 Carr Road when they… Read More
Couple Indicted On Child Endangerment Counts
Two people accused of using “excessive discipline” on two children have been indicted by an Athens County grand jury. David A. Wright, 36, of Pleasant Hill Road in Athens and… Read More
Man Indicted In River Park Towers Shooting
ATHENS — A man connected to a shooting at River Park Towers was indicted by an Athens County grand jury in the death of another alleged attempted robber. John Michael Fults-Ganey,… Read More
Ohio Reports New Zika Case
A Lucas County woman is the first case of Zika reported in Ohio to be acquired through sexual transmission, according to officials. The 61-year-old woman’s name was not released in… Read More
Inmate Walks Off Logan Work Site
An inmate from a correctional facility in Nelsonville walked off a work site Monday, and is still at large, according to law enforcement. Logan police confirmed that Rodney Landis, of… Read More
Hillary Clinton To Return To Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Hillary Clinton plans to return next week to presidential battleground Ohio. The presumptive Democratic presidential candidate is expected to hold an event Tuesday in the Columbus… Read More
Nelsonville Man Gets Four-Year Prison Sentence For Child Abuse
A Nelsonville man was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to charges regarding abuse to his infant son. Nathan T. Pyke was charged after an investigation by… Read More
One Injured in Alexander School Bus Crash
A Shade woman was injured in a single-vehicle school bus crash Friday morning, according to authorities. The driver of the school bus, Kayleigh Stotts, 27, was traveling westbound on State… Read More
Cincinnati Man Dies In Athens Shooting
A Cincinnati man has died as a result of a shooting at Riverpark Towers, according to police. Officers from the Athens Police Department responded to report of a robbery that… Read More
Gas Prices on the Rise
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gas prices around Ohio have continued to increase heading toward the Memorial Day weekend. Prices are up 14.1 cents per gallon since last week, according to GasBuddy’s… Read More
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