Athens agency assists job seekers with disabilities
By XANDER ZELLNER | Nov. 25, 2012An Athens County agency is working alongside people with developmental disabilities to find job opportunities and even careers with 40 area businesses.
LOCAL
Kroger banks $4.5 million in carryout liquor sales
By Ben Mathes | Nov. 25, 2012The Princeton Review ranks Ohio University No. 5 in the nation for “lots of hard liquor,” and with more than 20,000 students on campus, there is plenty of money to be made from thirsty scholars.
Alumni credit OU with international presence, success
By Allan Smith | Nov. 25, 2012Although Ohio University and Nigeria are separated by about 6,000 miles, a few longitudinal lines and an ocean, each has contributed to the achievements of the other.
Charities seek volunteers to curb 'desperate need'
By Adrienne Green | Nov. 19, 2012As many Ohio University students and local residents make their plans for Thanksgiving, area charity organizations are working to provide for struggling families in the region.
Proposal aims to simplify permits for food trucks sprinkled through city
By Ben Mathes | Nov. 19, 2012Athens City Council members discussed ordinances during their Monday meeting that would promote local businesses by protecting food vendors and removing parking fees for the holiday season.
Leaves in city truck catch fire 3 times
By Sam Howard | Nov. 18, 2012The leaves in a city truck caught fire three times before being put out by the Athens Fire Department Monday afternoon.
Chocolatier shuts down Uptown store
By Sara Lowenstein | Nov. 15, 2012Athens’ chocolate lovers might have to work a little harder to get their fix after O’Chocolate closes shop, but rest assured; the shop’s chocolatier will continue creating her confections.
Missing student from Hocking College found in Athens
By Joshua Jamerson | Nov. 14, 2012With the help of a friend, 17-year-old Megan Lea Morgan was found at a house in Athens after a 14-hour search.
Proposed tax, vending codes met with disapproval
By Sam Howard | Nov. 13, 2012Municipal tax codes and the sale of burritos both fell under the scrutiny of Athens City Council Tuesday night.
County 'fracking' report could reach state level
By Laura Scheer | Nov. 13, 2012The recommendations of an Athens County “fracking” committee about regulating the controversial drilling and injecting practices might soon reach the agenda of state legislators.
Female murderers higher than average in county
By Marika Lee | Nov. 13, 2012Ashley Young’s sentence to life in prison ended the only case involving a female murderer in Athens County in the past five years, but statistically, the county is above the national average for female murderers.
Grand jury indicts 3 men for alleged armed robberies
By Marika Lee | Nov. 12, 2012An alleged bank robber and two of his alleged accomplices in another armed robbery were indicted Thursday by a grand jury on a total of 10 charges.
Man pleads not guilty to robbery
By Marika Lee | Nov. 11, 2012A Glouster man already charged with involuntary manslaughter pleaded not guilty to an added robbery charge Oct. 31.
Market Mark-Ups: OU students call for change
By Laura Scheer | Nov. 7, 2012Ohio University students have a variety of places to shop for groceries, but some with meal plans wish they could swipe their cards at businesses throughout town.
Adkins wins commissioner seat after 'smart' campaign
By Sam Howard | Nov. 6, 2012Many people — even supporters — said Charlie Adkins would have a hard time winning the seat for Athens County commissioner over the Republican incumbent.
Athens voter turnout down from 2008 election
By Andrea Frazier | Nov. 6, 2012A little more than half of Athens’ 48,858 registered voters turned out to cast their vote Tuesday, down from 60 percent in 2008.
Stivers defeats Lang for seat in U.S. House of Representatives
By Allan Smith | Nov. 6, 2012The newly redrawn 15th Congressional District will have a familiar face as its first representative in Congress.
Election Day is here: ID, proof of residency needed to cast ballot
By Lucas Daprile | Nov. 5, 2012After all the political advertisements, social media rants and mudslinging, it is finally Election Day in Athens.
Historical Society remembers deadly 1930 mining disaster
By Andrea Frazier | Nov. 4, 2012Eighty-two years after a 1930 disaster in Millfield claimed the lives of 82 miners, the Athens County Historical Society and Museum will host the Millfield Mine Disaster Remembrance on Monday.
Police departments re-sign mutual-aid agreement
By Ben Mathes | Nov. 4, 2012Athens Police Department and Ohio University Police Department signed a mutual-assistance agreement with guidelines for joint efforts to more effectively enforce the law on campus and city property.
