Dryer-fire forces Ping evacuation; center reopened shortly after
Ping Center was evacuated today at 2:45 p.m. after a dryer accidently caught on fire.
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Ping Center was evacuated today at 2:45 p.m. after a dryer accidently caught on fire.
The Zanesville Police Department is still looking for a man suspected of committing Saturday's fatal drive-by shooting in the parking lot of the Dairy Mart.
After an expeditious two-term stint as an Athens City Council member, Sherry Coon will call it quits after she wraps up her current term. Looking back on her work, one can’t help but noticed it was built around preserving Athens and keeping residents safe.
With recycling bins in every residence-hall room at Ohio University and many local businesses running on solar energy, the effect of Athens City Councilwoman Nancy Bain will be felt long after her retirement.
Athens’ Halloween extravaganza sparked Bill Bias’ political career and, consequently, led to the Athens City Council president’s shaping much of the city’s culture.
After its annual August recess, Athens City Council returned last night with a session in which 13 ordinances were adopted, many of which were motioned to bypass normal ordinance rules because of urgency.
Although Saturday’s midnight shift included all of 49 incidents — including fights, noise violations and other drunken misconduct — Capt. Ralph Harvey of the Athens Police Department said in terms of the first weekend back to school, everything was “business as usual.”
While other universities finish classes and move their students out for the summer, Ohio University students gear up each spring for their favorite time of year — fest season.
Starting at the end of this month, Columbia Gas of Ohio will begin their Athens Gas Pipeline Replacement Project, which will replace the natural gas pipeline system throughout Athens.
With nearly one third of the Athens’ population living under the poverty level and a steadily increasing unemployment rate, there is no surprise to why City Council continues to put forth efforts to bring in and create jobs in Athens.
The Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities has served Athens for over 50 years as one of the state and nation’s top education, support and employment services providers for individuals with developmental disabilities.
A 4-year-old girl from The Plains who was the victim of a reported assault has died.
Beginning July 1, individuals arrested for a felony offense will not only have to give a fingerprint, but also a saliva DNA sample during the intake process.
State Rep. Debbie Phillips (D-92nd) voted Wednesday in favor of a bill to legalize licensed gun holders bringing their firearms into bars, restaurants and open-air arenas, one of only three Democrats in the Ohio House to do so.
More activities, entertainment and a new location helped the Relay for Life event raise $42,000 Friday.
Athens Police officers arrested an Ohio University student early Friday morning for stealing a composite photo from the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity house.
Two parking meters worth $300 were stolen Saturday on West Union Street.
Despite more than 100 arrests and rain showers scattered throughout the day, partygoers considered Palmerfest a success.
Student turn out for the primary election proved to be as dismal as the weather with only 9 students coming out to vote as of 4 p.m. today.
Although Athens is not home to any Internet cafés, a push by Ohio legislators to regulate gambling in these cafés prompted city officials to look into stricter guidelines.