Gentry Bennett is only a freshman at Ohio University and has to live on campus for another before she can live off campus, but she is already on the search for possible houses in town for her junior year.
West Union Street and South Richland Avenue will be rid of their cosmetic and structural faults this summer during the city’s multi-million dollar effort to restore the busy streets.
Within the $2.4 billion Capital Budget passed last week, there is about $26 million set aside for development in Athens County, which state and local officials say will see a boon for local projects and non-profits.
Athens 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.
A Glouster man who pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery and burglary last January was granted judicial release last week.
Ohio 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.
Gov. 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.
There 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.
Sen. 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 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.
Athens 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.
Athens’ 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.
Athens 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.
One 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.
Athens 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.
After 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.
Three cars were involved in a crash Wednesday afternoon on East State Street by the intersection of May Street near Athens Auto Repair.
A Little Hocking man pleaded guilty to multiple rape charges in the Athens County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday and could face decades in prison.
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