Fracking protester to pay fees in lieu of jail time
By Marika Lee | Dec. 3, 2012A local fracking activist avoided jail time Thursday, but will have to pay restitution for chaining herself to an injection well site in June.
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New pet store to offer charitable services
By Kelly Fisher | Dec. 3, 2012A soon-to-open downtown PetSmart will not only offer pet food and supplies to customers, but also provide adoption services for dogs and cats.
Non-union employees, councilmembers seek new pay increase
By Ben Mathes | Dec. 3, 2012Athens City officials have been trying to hammer out a benefits package for non-union city employees for weeks until city council members presented a plan to remove the nail altogether.
City officials review plans, outline future adjustments
By Allan Smith | Nov. 29, 2012Athens officials have succeeded in improving the city’s infrastructure, but have work to do to ensure the city meets the goals it painted in its blueprint by promoting the arts, changing the residential environment and becoming more green.
Stamped Out
By Sara Lowenstein | Nov. 29, 2012Bulk-size quantities of Easy Mac and a meal plan’s guarantee of food are simple luxuries most students take for granted, but some are unable to enjoy even those.
$3 million expected as budget carryover
By Sam Howard | Nov. 27, 2012Although many cities throughout Ohio are mired in economic instability, the city of Athens is planning the 2013 budget with a multi-million dollar surplus in its pocket.
Semesters offer students a chance to participate in holiday
By Kaitlynn Grady | Nov. 27, 2012Although the city of Athens is illuminated with Christmas lights every December, the recent switch from quarters to semesters at Ohio University will allow students to watch the town transform into a winter wonderland right before their eyes.
Last year's winter leaves Athens with salt to spare for 2013
By Ben Mathes | Nov. 27, 2012Both the city of Athens and Athens County will be well prepared when Jack Frost comes to town this winter.
Provisional and absentee ballots counted, rejected
By Joshua Jamerson | Nov. 26, 2012More than 20 days after Election Day, about 1,500 provisional ballots in Athens County will count toward deciding November’s candidates and issues.
Local food initiative hopes to foster a growing economy
By XANDER ZELLNER | Nov. 26, 2012The 30 Mile Meal Project has worked to bring food harvested in the Athens area to the tables of its residents since its inception almost three years ago.
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.
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.
