Search for local man is ongoing
By Joshua Jamerson | Mar. 16, 2014State and local authorities are still conducting a search for Samuel J. Wiater, the Athens man who was reported missing Thursday night by his mother.
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Hikers urged to take caution
By Kelly Doran | Mar. 16, 2014As Ohio awkwardly begins the transition into spring, hikers face unique challenges to stay safe on historically dangerous trails in the area.
Drug-use awareness brings change
By Suhyeon Park | Mar. 16, 2014Ohio has been fighting the war of prescription painkiller abuse among teens for years. However, a recently published survey suggests those numbers are improving.
Search for local man is ongoing
By Joshua Jamerosn | Mar. 16, 2014State and local authorities are still conducting a search for Samuel J. Wiater, the Athens man who was reported missing Thursday night by his mother.
Public meeting opens discussion on bike path spur
By William T. Perkins | Mar. 16, 2014The city of Athens held a public meeting Friday to discuss the development of a new bike path spur which will connect the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway to Columbus Road.
Local schools to receive new computers from county official
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 16, 2014In between the court cases it sees in Athens County Common Pleas Court each week, Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn’s office plans to donate computers to local school districts in the area.
Arrests down in ‘peaceful’ Mill Fest
By Joshua Jamerson | Mar. 16, 2014You stand a greater chance of getting slapped with a citation from Ohio University Police for peeing at an off-campus fest than for underage drinking or public intoxication.
APD will attempt to complete variety of goals over next calendar year
By Allan Smith | Mar. 15, 2014From continuing its enforcement of the city’s noise nuisance party laws to updating its field training program, the Athens Police Department has set forth a diverse portfolio of goals for the next calendar year in its most recent annual report.
Athens prepares for first fest weekend
By Allan Smith | Mar. 13, 2014Though it’s not officially spring until March 20, it’s already spring fest season in Athens.
New faces, more badges
By Joshua Lim | Mar. 13, 2014Ohio University students would see more cops around campus under an OU Police Department proposal to hire an additional five sworn officers, a notion that has received support from top university administrators.
Purim party at OU's Hillel
By Anjelica Oswald | Mar. 13, 2014Costumes, drinks and shouts will abound in Hillel at Ohio University, as the Jewish community observes the festive Purim celebration.
After Mill Fest, OU officials not worried about St. Patrick's Day
By Dina Berliner | Mar. 13, 2014Despite the desire to shed Ohio University’s proclaimed party image, administrators did not consider pushing spring break back two weeks to fall during St. Patrick’s Day.
Glouster man who accepted a plea deal in a robbery case files for judicial release
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 13, 2014A Glouster man who pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery last January filed a motion for judicial release with the Athens County Common Pleas Court Tuesday. If granted, he would be released early from prison.
Bond raised for local man who attempted to assault cop
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 13, 2014A Nelsonville man who was sentenced to four years in prison after trying to assault a police officer with his car in June 2012 was placed on a higher bond Tuesday and is on judicial release, according to jail booking documents.
City prepares for first fest weekend
By Allan Smith | Mar. 13, 2014Though it’s not officially spring until March 20, it’s already spring fest season in Athens.
Chauncey man found guilty of multiple felonies
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 12, 2014A Chauncey man was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday after attempting to hide items in his car during a traffic stop and for attempting to use his son’s urine during a drug test.
OU students come forward voluntarily for arson
By Allan Smith | Mar. 12, 2014Both men charged with setting a house fire on Stewart Street have voluntarily turned themselves in.
Voter Expansion Project reignites political struggle
By Lucas Daprile | Mar. 11, 2014As former President Bill Clinton launches a campaign to change requirements to vote, another political battle between the Democrats and Republicans has ignited yet again.
Joint application could increase grant funding
By Emma Ockerman | Mar. 11, 2014The city of Athens is considering collaborating with Athens County and the city of Nelsonville on a grant that could rehabilitate several low-to-moderate income homes and rental properties throughout the city.
Chauncey man receives prison term for tampering with evidence
By Kelly Fisher | Mar. 11, 2014A Chauncey man was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday after attempting to hide items in his car during a traffic stop and for attempting to use his son’s urine during a drug test.
