Fire in shelter sees no injuries
By Allan Smith | Apr. 7, 2014Athens City Fire responded to a call at a local homeless shelter Monday afternoon after a fire started in the building’s laundry room, according to officials.
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Glouster resident granted judicial release
By Kelly Doran | Apr. 2, 2014A Glouster man who pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery and burglary last January was granted judicial release last week.
OUPD officials to search Bush Hall for drugs
By Kelly Fisher | Apr. 2, 2014Ohio University Police Department requested a permission to search an East Green residence hall because police suspected someone in the hall was in possession of drugs, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
Ohio Capital Budget bill to bring $25 million to county
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 2, 2014Gov. John Kasich signed the Ohio Capital Budget bill Tuesday, a move that will allocate about $2.4 billion throughout the state for projects such as infrastructure repairs and higher education funding.
April flowers bring park prowlers
By Danielle Hale | Apr. 1, 2014There are many different ways to enjoy warm weather and the beauty of Athens this spring for little or no cost, with many of them within less than an hour drive from campus.
Ohio Sen. Brown co-sponsors student loan debt bill
By Lucas Daprile | Mar. 31, 2014Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio has added his support for a bill that proponents are saying would help improve students’ knowledge when taking out student loans.
Fluff owners await OK from the state
By Emma Ockerman | Mar. 30, 2014Fluff Bakery & Catering’s journey to mesh the serving of alcoholic beverages and sweet treats at its location on Court Street began about a year ago when part-owner Jessica Kopelwitz and her husband bid on a liquor license, among other things, from West Side Tavern, Inc.
County to pay two sheriff salaries
By Lucas Daprile | Mar. 30, 2014Athens County will pay for two sheriffs but receive the services of one, county officials have said, noting they aren’t completely sure how to pay both Interim Sheriff Rodney Smith and suspended Sheriff Pat Kelly.
Women lead the city in council positions
By Emma Ockerman | Mar. 30, 2014Athens’ leading lady might just be former city councilwoman Nancy Bain, who saw female majorities in council come and go in Athens for nearly 30 years.
A Civil Celebration
By William T. Perkins | Mar. 29, 2014Athens residents had an opportunity to relive the past this Saturday at a civil-war era themed fundraising event for the Athens County Historical Society and Museum.
Former football player to be sentenced to prison
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 27, 2014One of the two former Ohio University football players who pleaded guilty to drug charges in January will be sentenced to prison April 4, according to court documents.
Interim sheriff lays out goals
By Olivia Bower | Mar. 27, 2014Athens County Commissioners have appointed a former deputy to fill in for Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly while he is suspended, but the Athens County Democratic Party could overturn the decision early next month.
Damage to fest street properties abound
By Libby Bradford | Mar. 27, 2014After a day of festing, the last thing any reveler wants to add to hangover woes is a call to his or her landlord to report damage.
East State accident stalls daytime traffic
By Danielle Hale | Mar. 26, 2014Three cars were involved in a crash Wednesday afternoon on East State Street by the intersection of May Street near Athens Auto Repair.
Man could serve up to 33 years for charges
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 26, 2014A Little Hocking man pleaded guilty to multiple rape charges in the Athens County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday and could face decades in prison.
Athens County to seek interim sheriff with Kelly's suspension
By Kelly Fisher, Lucas Daprile | Mar. 26, 2014Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly has decided not to contest the preliminary decision by an Ohio Supreme Court-appointed commission to recommend his temporary suspension from duty.
Mulberry Street has been closed due to tunnel construction and may remain closed until after graduation
By Seth Archer | Mar. 24, 2014Mulberry Street, the short road which connects Richland Avenue to Park Place, might not be open for graduation.
Kittle arraigned in prostitution case
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 24, 2014An Athens man accused of exchanging money and drugs with a Glouster woman so he could have sex with her teenaged stepdaughter was arraigned Monday in Athens County Common Pleas Court.
