House shows haven for music, despite potential legal problems
By Jeremy Hill | Feb. 11, 2015Some choose to head to house shows in Athens as opposed to Uptown bars, although these shows are occasionally shut down by the police for noise levels
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Athens known as a haven for "fair trade" coffee
By Jeremy Hill | Feb. 10, 2015But some experts say that label doesn’t always mean what consumers think it means.
Possible ballot initiative with Athens ties could legalize weed
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 10, 2015But another legalization measure in the Statehouse is on the table, too.
Following Union fire, Uptown Dog reopens
By Jeremy Hill | Feb. 10, 2015It marks the first reopening of an Uptown business completely affected by the West Union Street fire.
New visitor center looking to find a home on Court Street
By Matt Cudahy | Feb. 10, 2015Athens County Commissioners met Tuesday morning to discuss the possibility of installing a visitor’s center on Court Street.
Closing arguments heard in Kelly trial, five rebuttal witnesses called to the stand
By Allan Smith | Feb. 10, 2015Jury now tasked with reaching a verdict.
Waterline break beneath Richland Avenue repaired
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 10, 2015A six-inch waterline burst beneath Richland Avenue around 7 a.m. Tuesday, Andy Stone, city engineer and director of public works, said.
Blackburn will not pursue charges against school district employees in sexual relationship case
By Will Drabold | Feb. 9, 2015Concern with "statute of limitations problems" means employees who had heard allegations against the teacher who pled guilty last Friday to having a sexual relationship with a student will not be charged with failing to report, a misdemeanor in Ohio.
Athens City Council members might move to support fire-damaged West Union Street buildings as historic
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 9, 2015Athens City Council members might move to support fire-damaged West Union Street buildings as historic.
Blackburn will not pursue charges against school district employees in sexual relationship case
By Will Drabold | Feb. 9, 2015Concern with "statute of limitations problems" means employees who had heard allegations against the teacher who pled guilty last Friday to having a sexual relationship with a student will not be charged with failing to report, a misdemeanor in Ohio.
Commissioners to review revamping land near county community center
By Matt Cudahy | Feb. 9, 2015The Athens County Commissioners will be hosting their weekly meeting tomorrow morning to discuss training for emergency service workers, a new parking lot near community center and building a new driveway for ACDJFS.
Marijuana proposal lists Athens County as testing site for weed
By Samuel Howard | Feb. 9, 2015The weed measure is expected to be on the Ohio ballot this November.
OUPD finds drunken man in someone else’s dorm room
By Joshua Lim | Feb. 9, 2015A drunk man was found in someone else’s dorm room; urinated in the bed in the process
Suspended Sheriff Pat Kelly takes stand as final witness in trial
By Emma Ockerman | Feb. 9, 2015Suspended Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly told the jury in his trial Monday morning he had dreamed of being sheriff even in his boyhood, when he would don a plastic badge and declare "I'm the sheriff! I'm the sheriff!" to his siblings.
Defense witnesses to continue taking stand in third week of Kelly trial
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 8, 2015Pat Kelly’s trial hits week three and could wrap up in the coming days.
Chmiel: “Athens is going to win the $5 million prize” in national energy competition
By M.C. Tilton | Feb. 8, 2015Successful new energy efficiency initiatives in Athens have made the county eligible for a competitive award from Georgetown University.
Police in Athens able to investigate cybercrime to certain extent
By Joshua Lim | Feb. 8, 2015Victims of cybercrime in Athens can seek help from OUPD and APD
Council to discuss garage repairs, pools, and essence of Athens
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 8, 2015Athens City Council will discuss repairs to the Washington Street parking garage, upgrades to Athens pool and the Essence of Athens
AHS teacher sentenced to five years in prison after sexual relationship with student
By Samuel Howard | Feb. 6, 2015Thomas taught social studies and coached soccer at Athens High.
Former city attorney, sheriff's lieutenant testify on missing wire in Kelly case
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 6, 2015A former attorney at the Athens County Prosecutor's office said Friday morning at the Athens County Common Pleas Court that someone would have to be “deaf, dumb and blind" to not know there was tension between suspended Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly and Athens Country Prosecutor Keller Blackburn.
