OU student pleads not guilty to burglary
By Kelly Fisher | May 1, 2013An Ohio University student charged with stealing from dorm rooms this semester entered a not guilty plea this week.
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Courtside stabbing suspect indicted for felonious assault
By Allan Smith | Apr. 25, 2013An ongoing feud between fraternities led to the stabbing outside of Courtside in February.
OU police close office, bank after discovery of suspicious letter
By Sam Howard | Apr. 25, 2013More than a week after deadly ricin was intercepted at off-site mail facilities for the United States Capitol Building and White House, an Ohio University office and local bank had a similar scare Thursday morning.
Education chancellor appointed
By Ryan Clark | Apr. 24, 2013COLUMBUS—Gov. John Kasich named a former state representative and Ohio University alumnus to lead Ohio’s higher education system Wednesday, saying his “job creation mindset” will further the governor’s plans for the state’s economy.
Glouster man gets 5 years in prison for possession
By Kelly Fisher | Apr. 23, 2013A 51-year-old Glouster man was sentenced to five years in prison at a hearing in the Athens County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday.
Athens officers take measures to prevent on-duty injuries
By XANDER ZELLNER | Apr. 23, 2013Although Athens law enforcement takes every precaution necessary to patrol fest season and track down criminals, each department only takes general precautions to protect its deputies.
Company proposes energy pooling for Athens residents
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 23, 2013When voters cast their ballots in November, they might be asked whether or not they would like to pool energy costs with other residents in the hope of saving money.
County's violent crime rate exceeds benchmarks
By Kelly Fisher | Apr. 22, 2013Although Athens County Sheriff’s Pat Kelly has said he considers the county to be safe, a recent study shows the violent crime rate is higher in Athens than in surrounding counties.
FDA-approved: minors able to purchase Plan B
By Kelly Fisher | Apr. 22, 2013The Food and Drug Administration will make the “morning-after pill” available to all women, including minors, over the counter, as ordered by a federal judge earlier this month.
Palmer & Palmer Place Fest arrests down because of rule changes, police
By Sam Howard | Apr. 21, 2013Members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Special Response Team were mobilized at the foot of Palmer Street Saturday afternoon, waiting in riot-response gear for orders from Athens Police Chief Tom Pyle.
11Fest arrests stay steady
By Allan Smith | Apr. 18, 2013Despite record crowds, arrests at 11Fest remained consistent with past years.
Uptown to host worldwide cuisines, cultures
By Emily Bamforth | Apr. 17, 2013A banner hangs over Court Street that reads “International Street Fair 2013” in anticipation of Saturday, and soon the main road will be filled with organizations sharing their cultures with Athens locals.
Council members, candidates eye city's infrastructure in tour
By Sam Howard | Apr. 16, 2013Between bricks and blacktop, Athens infrastructure underwent scrutiny and study from government officials Saturday morning.
Barbecue-inspired buggy to serve up southern food for Uptown perusers
By Sam Howard | Apr. 15, 2013A new food buggy is bringing southern hospitality to West Union Street.
City plans new well to prevent future water problems
By Laura Scheer | Apr. 9, 2013After this past summer’s power outage and a recent water-main break that left Athens residents without water, the city will build a new production well in preparation for similar events in the future.
Final accomplice in Coolville case given more prison time
By Kelly Fisher | Apr. 8, 2013A Belpre man was sentenced to 20 years in prison by an Athens County Court of Common Pleas judge Monday for breaking into an 82-year-old Coolville woman’s home and beating her.
Unoccupied beds in regional jail cause unforeseen costs
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 8, 2013County officials are trying to combat extra costs caused by the disparity between the beds Athens County budgets for the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail and the number of people actually using them.
Lack of transportation leads to host of problems for impoverished
By Sam Howard | Apr. 7, 2013Rising costs of transportation mean fewer job opportunities and fewer trips to the doctor, according to a county report released Friday.
