Fire erupts in Nelsonville Public Square on Saturday night
By Emma Ockerman | Apr. 11, 2015A fire has ravaged Nelsonville's Historic Public Square, according to posts on social media.
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Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of K9 Ryder
By Julia Fair | Apr. 10, 2015The Athens County Sheriff’s Office commemorates the loss of their K9 Unit Ryder after a house fire took his life.
Lawsuit against OU awaiting decision from District Judge
By William T. Perkins | Apr. 9, 2015After a lawsuit from a former OU professor, the university waits to hear from a district judge as to whether its legal response will be kept.
APD warns of misinterpreting law while drinking with moms
By EMILY BOHATCH | Apr. 9, 2015Though underage students can spend the weekend in the bars with their moms, Athens Police Department warns students to stay with their moms.
Pat Kelly seeks appeal, suspension of sentence
By Nora Jaara | Apr. 9, 2015Former county sheriff is seeking an appeal after receiving 18 charges.
UPDATE: Tornado warning no longer in effect for Athens, Southeast Ohio
By Emma Ockerman | Apr. 9, 2015The National Weather Service has placed the Southeast Ohio region, including Athens, under a tornado warning until 5:45 p.m. Thursday. The warning came shortly after 5:00 p.m. There is also a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until the same time.
K-9 Deputy dies in house fire
By Jeremy Hill | Apr. 9, 2015Richland Fire Department responded to a call of a fire on a property on Luhrig Road Thursday shortly after 1 p.m.
Lightning strike probable cause for small, outlet fires inside homes
By Julia Fair | Apr. 8, 2015No injuries or significant damages reported at this time.
Former sheriff owes county $85,406 from suspension period
By Julia Fair | Apr. 8, 2015Athens County filed a civil law suit against former sheriff Pat Kelly, seeking a $85,406 reimbursement for salary and benefits paid to Kelly during his suspension.
The Over Hang owner: City construction caused me to pull food service
By Jeremy Hill | Apr. 8, 2015The Over Hang stopped serving food in late 2015, in part because construction on a roundabout cost the owner $65,000 in lost sales.
Athens Chipotle has regained Carnitas, for now
By Jeremy Hill | Apr. 8, 2015Athens’ lone Chipotle restaurant has resumed serving carnitas amid a nationwide shortage of the pork filling, though its unclear how long it will stay.
City officials are concerned about sanitation at Number Fest
By Luke Furman | Apr. 8, 2015Numbers Fest organizers said there will be nearly twice as many bathrooms as last year in order to create a sanitary environment for the large event.
Broken gas line leaves more than 100 residents without service
By EMILY BOHATCH | Apr. 8, 2015A gas line broke beneath Richland Avenue early Wednesday afternoon leaving 130 to 150 Athens residents without service.
The weather is disgusting right now in Athens; We have a severe thunderstorm warning
By Samuel Howard | Apr. 8, 2015Take cover this afternoon.
Powdered alcohol is coming to a store near you, but not if some legislators can help it
By Matt Cudahy | Apr. 7, 2015APD Chief Pyle says he wouldn't be surprised if over-eager revelers start snorting to get drunk.
Resident offers to pay to fill Uptown with children’s art
By EMILY BOHATCH | Apr. 6, 2015Athens resident Barb Kostohryz pushed for the city’s approval to create and display banners containing local children’s artwork during Athens City Council’s Monday night meeting.
Week’s reports include graffiti, arson and criminal damaging
By Joshua Lim | Apr. 6, 2015The phrase, “Don’t listen to your mother” was spray painted on Glidden Hall
The Fluff Bakery owners to sell business
By William T. Perkins | Apr. 6, 2015Owners of The Fluff Bakery and Catering announced Monday morning they would be selling the property, and that the new owners would have control of the business.
New ordinance outlines guides for distributing pay raises
By EMILY BOHATCH | Apr. 5, 2015Council will discuss an ordinance that would outline who would be allowed to dole out pay raises within the City Building
Applebee's on East State closed for remainder of the day due to fire
By William T. Perkins | Apr. 5, 2015The Applebee's on 547 E. State St. caught fire early Sunday afternoon for reasons that are still unknown.Damage appeared to be contained near the back of the restaurant. There are a number of charred seats and tables outside, and employees said Applebee's would be closed for the rest of the day.There was one Athens Fire Department pumper truck at the scene around 3:15 p.m.An area manager for the chain drove to the restaurant from West Virginia, arriving at around 4:30 and leaving shortly after 5.Employees were unable to comment on the occurrence but said more information would likely be available Monday morning. @wtperkinswp198712@ohio.edu
