LOCAL
Obama calls government shutdown unfair
By Lucas Daprile | Oct. 1, 2013Many current Ohio University students were toddlers the last time the federal government shut down, 17 years ago.
PGA golfers prepare for course in Dublin
By Colin Hanner | Oct. 1, 2013On a global scale, the world’s most competitive golf will be showcased in Athens’ backyard this weekend at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio.
Mailman honored for public service
By XANDER ZELLNER | Oct. 1, 2013Veteran mailman Charlie Rose has lived by one motto that his parents taught him: “If you come across a situation where you can help someone, you either try to help them or get help for them.”
Free health clinics still remain relevant
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Oct. 1, 2013As a physician volunteering in Athens County, John Brose said he often gave first checkups to patients who were at least 50 years old.
Scammers exploit information from Care Act confusion
By Lucas Daprile | Sep. 30, 2013ust as Ohioans can start looking for health insurance on the federal government’s online marketplace, Ohio officials are warning consumers to be aware of phone scammers attempting to turn a profit.
Up in the Air
By Joshua Jamerson | Sep. 30, 2013If you live in a large metropolis like Columbus, getting seriously injured might mean being transported to one of the Level-1 trauma centers in the area. In Athens, there are no trauma centers, so the method of transport could be the difference between life and death.
OU honored by veteran's magazine for affability
By Olivia Hitchcock | Sep. 30, 2013Ohio University proved its rank with veterans and military personnel Monday, when it was recognized for the third-consecutive year for its “military friendliness.”
After decades' wait, bypass ready to welcome drivers
By Sam Howard | Sep. 30, 2013After half a century of anticipation, the Nelsonville bypass of U.S. Route 33 is finally set to open Tuesday.
Athens residents breathe easily despite Ohio's high emissions
By Hannah Yang | Sep. 29, 2013In a 2012 study by the Natural Resources Defense Council, Ohio was ranked the second most air-toxic state in the U.S., but some researchers say that Athens has low air pollution rates.
Persistent protestors hope messages reach passersby
By XANDER ZELLNER | Sep. 29, 2013Some use a microphone outside of Baker University Center.
Affordable Care Act to present multitude of exchange options
By Lucas Daprile | Sep. 29, 2013When the highly anticipated Affordable Care Act online health insurance marketplaces, otherwise commonly referred to as exchanges, open Tuesday, many users may find costs to be lower than expected, government officials said.
Nelsonville celebrates bypass with 5k event
By Sam Howard | Sep. 29, 2013Traffic was bad in Nelsonville on Saturday morning, but only because hundreds of people were celebrating that U.S. Route 33 will no longer include a long, slow trek through the city.
Medicaid expansion status still pending
By Sam Howard | Sep. 29, 2013“Obamacare” elicits a variety of responses from Athens County residents.
System set to change mental health coverage
By Sam Howard | Sep. 29, 2013The success stories are out there, you just have to be willing to look hard enough to find them.
Prisoners' last words, requests preserved in database
By XANDER ZELLNER | Sep. 26, 2013The executioner asked David M. Brewer, a felon convicted for aggravated murder who was executed in 2003, if he had any last words.
Nelsonville run, walk, bike premieres bypass
By Sam Howard | Sep. 26, 2013There has been talk of the U.S. Route 33 Nelsonville bypass for decades, and now it’s finally time to hit the pavement — in more than one way.
Raising children in meth lab leads to prison time for Athens residents
By Kelly Fisher | Sep. 26, 2013In the past fiscal year — Oct. 2012 to Aug. 24 — there were a total of 16 meth labs in Athens County, according to data from Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s office.
Writing meets hunger at Writer's Harvest
By Mikayla Liston | Sep. 24, 2013The mind does not often associate writing and hunger, but Athens has paired the two for 15 years with its annual “Writer’s Harvest.”
