Wiater's family intensifies search
By Allan Smith | Apr. 10, 2014When Trina Wiater heard news Thursday that a body was found in a local creek, she panicked.
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Interim Sheriff Smith sworn in
By Hannah Yang | Apr. 9, 2014Standing in the sunlight with his right hand raised, Interim County Sheriff Rodney Smith recited an oath swearing to protect Athens County citizens Wednesday morning in front of the Sheriff’s Office.
Commissioners discuss website revamp, grant application
By Hannah Yang | Apr. 8, 2014Athens County might soon replace the virtual bricks and green background that line its website for something a little more accessible and mobile.
Cider bar will open its doors in late May
By Emma Ockerman | Apr. 8, 2014The West End Ciderhouse, set to open in late May, will be the second alcohol manufacturer to hit Athens since Jackie O’s Pub and Brewery.
City gains in parking ticket revenue
By Allan Smith | Apr. 7, 2014The city of Athens gained about $900,000 after issuing roughly 22,000 tickets last year, according to the Athens Police Department’s Annual Report.
Underclassmen start early hunt for off-campus digs
By Libby Bradford | Apr. 7, 2014Gentry 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.
Roadwork needs city negotiations
By Emma Ockerman | Apr. 7, 2014West 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.
Plans for the Capital Budget
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 7, 2014Within 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.
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.
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.
