City officials plan for Halloween block party
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 22, 2014Athens officials offer their advice for the Halloween Festivities
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Director of Athens County Job and Family Services announced retirement at commissioners meeting
By Matt Cudahy | Oct. 22, 2014Jack Frech, director of the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services, announced his retirement at Tuesday's county commissioners meeting, after 33 years on the job.
Sheriff’s Office brings French dog on board
By Julia Fair | Oct. 22, 2014High price paid for a new Belgium Malinous dog trained in narcotics detection
Athens residents speak out at City Council meetings in opposition to trash warnings
By William T. Perkins | Oct. 21, 2014After more than a month of dispute among city officials, Athens residents got in on some of the trash talk Monday night at Athens City Council.
Police Blotter: A couple scary situations with knives
By Matt Cudahy | Oct. 20, 2014This week yielded a couple scary situations for local law enforcement, both involving women wielding knives.
Athens County home to seven injection wells
By Heather Hare | Oct. 20, 2014There are more injection wells in Athens county alone compared to neighboring states.
Athens City Council Preview: Comments expected on trash ordinance
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 20, 2014Nuisance party ordinance also expected to be passed Monday night.
Monarch butterflies may be disappearing at irreplaceable rates due to the development of harmful new pesticides
By M.C. Tilton | Oct. 19, 2014Future on shaky wings for potentially endangered monarch butterflies
From a cabin in the woods to Athens councilwoman
By EMILY BOHATCH | Oct. 19, 2014After living in and dabbling in politics throughout the U.S., Athens City Councilwoman Chris Fahl’s foray into the Athens political scene was campaigning for Mayor Paul Wiehl’s election bid in 2007.
Athens paying to maintain lawns of non-mowing residents
By M.C. Tilton | Oct. 19, 2014For Athens residents who let their grass grow higher than eight inches, fines and city-funded lawn care may be right around the corner.
Ohio creates 24-hour-per-day Ebola hotline
By Joshua Lim | Oct. 17, 2014Ohio is concerned about the Ebola virus.
Athens residents unsure of WV fracking proposal
By Bethany N. Bella | Oct. 16, 2014Fracking upstream underneath the Ohio River has Athens residents worrying about their water supply.
About 200 turn out to vote early in Athens County
By Nora Jaara | Oct. 16, 2014Few turning out to vote early in Athens County
Candidate FitzGerald visits Athens County
By William T. Perkins | Oct. 16, 2014Gubernatorial candidate Ed FitzGerald stopped by Athens Thursday
OUPD to create ride-along program
By Joshua Lim | Oct. 16, 2014Ohio University Police Department is considering launching a ride-along program.
Man accused of multiple rape counts pleads not guilty
By Suhyeon Park | Oct. 15, 2014Dedrick Peterson, 31 pleaded not guilty Wednesday morning to all 10 felony charges he faces.
With worry of Ebola in Ohio, Athens prepares
By Emma Ockerman | Oct. 15, 2014Athens health officials will meet with O’Bleness Memorial Hospital to review Ebola procedures
Man accused of Homecoming rape pleads innocent
By Suhyeon Park | Oct. 15, 2014The Ann Arbor man appeared in Athens County Common Pleas Court Wednesday morning.
Ohio minimum wage to increase by 15 cents in January
By Heather Hare | Oct. 15, 2014In January, all workers earning minimum wage in Ohio will receive a 15-cent raise.
Michigan man indicted for rape
By Suhyeon Park | Oct. 15, 2014A Michigan man who was charged with rape and sexual battery charges regarding 2013 homecoming incident was indicted by Athens County Grand Jury on Tuesday.
