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Nelsonville prepares for annual 4th of July festivities

Athens County Job and Family Services to lay off workers, lose money

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Hocking president might be removed

Despite receiving support from the Hocking College Board of Trustees during last June’s meeting, College President Ron Erickson is facing possible removal from his position just one year later.

Erickson faces possible removal from office

Between the Lines: Cap, gown evoke memories of town

Four years after first setting foot in Baker University Center, I waited last night to pick up my cap, gown and crimson tassel.

Tranquility surrounds 'best fest'

About 13,000 people descended upon an expanse of mud at the intersection of West Union Street and State Highway 557 Saturday for 8Fest, the eighth installment of the number-fests.

Soaking in the melody

NELSONVILLE — The lush field at Robbins Crossing at Hocking College was transformed into a confetti-covered mud pit yesterday after three days of music and torrential downpours during the Nelsonville Music Festival.

Recap of Day 1 of the Nelsonville Music Festival

Friday marked the first day of the seventh annual Nelsonville Music Festival, and might have inadvertantly marked the passing of a torch in country music.

Stuart's to present 30 'hand-picked' posters

In his Twitter bio, artist Clinton Reno describes himself as “husband, father and poster-maker,” however, his art extends far beyond simple poster designs. His original silk-screen posters represent some of the most epic musicians rocking airwaves today.

Simulation personifies poverty

Upon arriving at the Campus Involvement Center’s poverty simulation, students received a packet — inside the pouch was a new identification, residence, job, and a whole new life of poverty.

Report discloses earnings, gifts received by McDavis

Ohio University President Roderick McDavis earned about $3,000 in outside income and gifts in 2010, according to an earnings report he filed last week with the Ohio Ethics Commission.

Osteopathic clinic receives 'face-lift'

A ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday marked the unveiling of a facility Ohio University officials are calling an “investment” in the future of medicine.

Annual events rides into 10th year

The Athens Bicycle Club is hosting its 10th annual Athens Spring Ride tomorrow. According to its website, the club was founded in 1971.

Hocking readies for cuts

As colleges’ and universities’ budgets continue to shrink, nearby Hocking College will create an advisory committee to plan for a $2 million cut in funding.

Minorities make up most of county population gain

During the last 10 years, Athens County’s population has grown by about 4 percent, with minorities making up nearly 65 percent of that growth.

Running the climbing wall at Ping

Although the 36-foot climbing wall is limited to the inside of the Charles J. Ping Student Recreation Center, its more than 400 hand and foot holds offer climbers an endless amount of ways to reach the top.

Many residents fail to file for tax credit

More than 61 percent of Athens County residents who attend college are missing out on government tuition credit — a total loss of more than $4 million.

New local rapper brings rhythem, respect to town

          Terence Robertson performed his first rap song at his fifth-grade talent show using the moniker "T-Money." Now, though, Robertson performs as "Teuro."

No Extra Credit: Athens County school districts pass up opportunity to tap into federal funding

All five Athens County school districts declined to apply for part of Ohio's $400 million Race to the Top fund - but six surrounding counties received more than $4 million thanks to the program.