Kasich budget proposal to divert welfare funds to youth job programs
By Sam Howard | Feb. 13, 2013Earlier this month, Gov. John Kasich introduced his Jobs Budget 2.0 –– a move that has divided the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services.
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County to treat gypsy moth invasion
By Laura Scheer | Feb. 12, 2013Athens County might avoid a harmful invasion as one of several Ohio counties slated to receive aerial pesticide treatments for gypsy moths.
Voting districts to change in Athens
By Marika Lee | Feb. 11, 2013More than 900 Athens city residents will be represented by a different councilperson after City Council approves new voting precincts.
Street fest, Moms Weekend overlap could have positive effects
By Kaitlynn Grady | Feb. 7, 2013During this year’s Mill Fest, Ohio University moms might be among the partiers playing beer pong on porches.
Hocking College's enrollment has fallen in past 2 years
By Allan Smith, Kelly Fisher | Feb. 7, 2013Hocking College has lost a third of its student body since Spring 2010 and is losing millions of dollars as a result.
Inman given life without parole for deadly crime
By Marika Lee | Feb. 6, 2013A Ross County jury decided Wednesday afternoon that William “Bill” Inman will spend life in prison for murdering his daughter-in-law.
Drug-related arrests increase throughout county
By Sam Howard | Feb. 5, 2013Since taking office in 2009, Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly has been in the business of “taking down drug dealers.”
Cutback: U.S. Postal Service eliminates mail delivery on Saturdays
By Marika Lee | Feb. 5, 2013In response to years of decline in usage, snail mail will become even slower this August.
County Sheriff asks for more aid
By Lucas Daprile | Feb. 5, 2013Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly requested more funds from Athens County commissioners Tuesday, saying that his office felt overwhelmed.
Coolville man pleads guilty of robbery, assault
By Marika Lee | Feb. 4, 2013The third of four men charged with attacking and robbing an elderly woman last year changed his plea to guilty Monday and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Program teaches, enforces healthy life
By Andrea Frazier | Feb. 3, 2013Suzanne Theodoras lost 40 pounds while her husband Basil shed about 20, and none of it would’ve been possible without the completion of a health education program that has reached Athens.
New commissioners adjust to roles
By Lucas Daprile | Feb. 3, 2013It was election night, and after what some might call the longest job interview one will ever have — Chris Chmiel and Charlie Adkins prepared to take on the roles of Athens County Commissioners.
Uptown businesses prepare for Super Bowl Sunday crowd
By Sam Howard | Jan. 31, 2013While Athens residents enjoy the big game this Sunday, Uptown bartenders and managers will enjoy their big day of business.
Athens' popular food buggies help promote local business
By XANDER ZELLNER | Jan. 31, 2013Without the worry of making the monthly rent or being anchored in a poor location, Ali Baba’s Kitchen and the Burrito Buggy have had the luxury of moving their restaurant to wherever is most convenient.
Fracking, drilling in Athens face prohibition
By Laura Scheer | Jan. 31, 2013Oil and gas companies might have to pay to “frack” and drilling activities could be banned completely within city limits come November.
Uptown businesses benefit from OU closure, class cancellations
By Cassie Kelly, Sam Howard | Jan. 30, 2013Although Ohio University students went to town with hashtags like #FugitiveFest and #GundayFunday, Wednesday was not a party for local law enforcement officials.
City to revamp 'rough' roads
By Sam Howard | Jan. 29, 2013Athens is on the road toward becoming a more bike-friendly city.
OU grad seeks to spice up Athens
By Marika Lee | Jan. 28, 2013After graduating with a master’s degree in financial economics from Ohio University, Samer Daou wanted to invest in the town he loved.
Donkey series buys local food for needy
By Kaitlynn Grady | Jan. 28, 2013Last weekend marked the end of a month-long fundraiser organized by Donkey Coffee and Espresso and Rural Action to help provide fresh, local food to those in need.
Athens Co. jobs face relocation
By Ryan Clark | Jan. 28, 2013COLUMBUS — Ohio Sen. Lou Gentile, D-Steubenville, is adding his voice to calls for Gov. John Kasich and his administration to consider alternatives to closing 13 Ohio Department of Job and Family Services regional offices.
