Two-car accident results in death
By Joshua Lim | Jan. 16, 2014A Guysville man was killed and two others were hospitalized Thursday in a fatal two-vehicle collision on Old Route 33 near the Athens Boarding Kennel, authorities said.
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Reflecting on LBJ's 'War on Poverty'
By Lucas Daprile | Jan. 16, 2014Fifty years ago, former President Lyndon B. Johnson made a promise to the American people to end the nation’s poverty.
Inside Athens' 'high crime areas'
By Lucas Daprile | Jan. 15, 2014Where there are people, there is crime.
Don't worry, Bobcats. We are living in one of the safest cities in Ohio.
By Allan Smith | Jan. 15, 2014A safety blog recently named Athens as one of the 50 safest cities in Ohio, as well as the safest college town in the state.
City, county officials plan years' projects
By Emma Ockerman | Jan. 15, 2014Both Athens County and City officials entered 2014 with resolutions of their own: see improvements at the local wastewater treatment plant, renovate the city’s parking garage, implement electric aggregation county-wide and seek a new location for the county sherriff’s office. But budgets can be sparse, more pressing issues can arise and projects can be put on the backburner. That’s why officials are now planning for the likelihood (or unlikelihood) of some of the area’s largest projects coming to light.
Commissioners hear request from Athens County Courthouse to replace its unreliable X-ray machine this year
By Olivia Bower | Jan. 14, 2014The Athens County Commissioners could cough up as much as $20,000 over the next five years to replace an outdated X-ray machine in the county courthouse.
A woman from North Carolina was found with a lot of cocaine and sentenced to six years in prison.
By Kelly Fisher | Jan. 14, 2014A North Carolina woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to two felony drug charges after she was pulled over in The Plains and found with 198 grams of cocaine.
150 Athens County residents lose unemployment benefits with the lapse of an emergency aid program
By Kelly Fisher | Jan. 14, 2014Along with 1.3 million other Americans, 150 Athens County residents lost unemployment benefits when Congress allowed the benefits for many long-term unemployed people across the county to expire last month, a state official said.
Ex-employee accused of stealing bones from Ohio University
By Kelly Fisher | Jan. 14, 2014A second former Ohio University employee was indicted in connection to the theft and sale of bones and preserved human remains from a university anatomy lab.
Donors give three local families holiday gifts
By Emma Ockerman | Jan. 14, 2014Three families The Post showcased in December spent their holidays with a few more gifts under their tree and in their wallets.
Bobcat bouncing back
By Lucas Daprile | Jan. 13, 2014Once considered locally extinct but now boasting a resilient population growth since their recent resurgence, the bobcat is making a comeback in Ohio.
Third person indicted in connection to Glouster murder case
By Kelly Fisher | Jan. 13, 2014A third person affiliated with an October murder case was indicted Tuesday for allegedly receiving stolen property that belonged to the deceased.
Council discusses roadway extensions
By Emma Ockerman | Jan. 13, 2014Ohio University students might return in the fall to find several on- and near-campus streets connected, extended or rerouted, city officials said.
Robberies may spike for off-campus housing
By Allan Smith | Jan. 12, 2014Many Ohio University students returning to their off-campus housing before the Spring Semester kicks off Monday might be shocked to see their TVs, DVD players or other belongings have gone missing.
Authorities release photo of suspect linked to Walmart fire
By Allan Smith | Dec. 17, 2013Athens Police released an image, captured from video surveillance, of a suspect believed to be connected to an early morning fire at a local Walmart late last month.
Leaders mourn loss of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela, who passed away at 95
By Allan Smith | Dec. 5, 2013Nelson Mandela, the first black president in South Africa’s history and the man
Calling in Crime
By Allan Smith | Dec. 5, 2013An uptick in reported rapes, a progressive downfall in noise and party complaints and a whole lot of thefts from Wal-Mart highlighted the crimes called in to Athens Police during Ohio University’s 2013 Fall Semester, according to police reports obtained by The Post.
SantaFest will be held Uptown on Saturday to kick-off the holiday season in Athens
By Suhyeon Park | Dec. 5, 2013Christmas is still more than two weeks away, but Santa Claus will be hitting Court Street on Saturday.
City prepares to tighten the purse strings with budget
By Emma Ockerman | Dec. 4, 2013As students prepare for tedious finals and nights spent studying, Athens City Council will pore over estimates for next year’s budget.
Athena Grand to foster Christmas spirit with new RiffTrax production
By William Ashton | Dec. 4, 2013Returning to bring some Christmas cheer, the RiffTrax boys will be providing a festive commentary track for the holiday turkey Santa Claus Conquers the Martians at the Athena Grand, 1008 E. State St.
