Chefs heat up local kitchens for Key Event
By XANDER ZELLNER | Sep. 12, 2012Athens residents are offering up their homes this weekend to accommodate Ohio chefs and local foodies for the Athens Foundation’s second annual Key Event.
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Canton man pleads guilty to rape charges
By Sam Howard | Sep. 11, 2012A Canton man pleaded guilty to raping two young boys and was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday.
Change in Casa Nueva tipping policy causes decrease in tips at Salaam
By Laura Scheer | Sep. 11, 2012Casa Nueva’s recent switch to a “no tipping” policy caused confusion and a drop in tips at Restaurant Salaam on West Washington Street.
Profits from tourism in Ohio soared into billions last year
By Colette Whitney | Sep. 11, 2012The Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau recently released a study showing that tourism in the area supports more than 10 percent of the county’s salaried employment.
Athens County comprises majority of state's false-identification citations
By Lucas Daprile | Sep. 9, 2012Editor’s note: Mark Williams’ name was changed to protect his identity.
Fracking activist fights for freedom of speech
By Adrienne Green | Sep. 9, 2012A local fracking activist argued her bond restricts her First Amendment rights after she was charged with inducing panic for allegedly chaining herself to barrels in June.
Craig Romney: 'Let's make this final push'
By Joshua Jamerson | Sep. 7, 2012Less than four hours before Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to take the stage at the Athens Community Center, Mitt Romney's son spoke to a crowd of more than 60 people at the Athens County Republican Headquarters on Station Street.
Healthier options make new food truck unique
By Allan Smith | Sep. 6, 2012The new food truck on the block, Not Guilty, plans on winning customers over with their innocent, healthy menu items.
Man faces up to 8-year sentence for bank robbery
By Marika Lee | Sep. 6, 2012A McConnelsville, Ohio, man could spend eight years in prison after pleading guilty to breaking into a bank in July.
OU College Democrats, Republicans prepare for Biden visit
By Lindsay Friedman | Sep. 6, 2012After a crazy day of ticket sales and preparation for Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to Athens, Ohio University’s College Democrats gathered together to watch and celebrate President Barack Obama’s nomination speech Thursday night.
Nation's Vice President to make appearence in Athens
By Lindsay Friedman | Sep. 5, 2012Vice President Joe Biden will be in Athens Saturday to discuss the implications of November’s election on the middle class.
New drilling regulations propose less of a threat
By Laura Scheer | Sep. 5, 2012Wayne National Forest’s decision to allow the leasing of land for horizontal drilling may not be as imminent a danger as anti-fracking advocates think.
Athens drug busts occur often as a result of users' traffic violations
By Laura Scheer | Sep. 5, 2012With one in five small-drug violations following traffic stops and a crackdown on drugs by Athens County law enforcement, driving with drugs may be an easy way to get caught.
Popular local restaurant expands business to second location
By Andrea Frazier | Sep. 4, 2012When he opened Kiser’s BBQ Shack more than three years ago, co-owner Sean Kiser saw the restaurant’s East State Street site as a startup location and knew he would expand the business when the time came.
City may be able to tame parties, fests
By Joshua Jamerson, Xander Zellner | Sep. 4, 2012The Athens Police Chief has called for additional consequences for repeat offenders of the “nuisance party” law to help combat the unlawful behaviors that he said have become part of the daily party culture at Ohio University.
Local treasury race heats up with low-cost campaigns
By Allan Smith | Sep. 4, 2012The candidates for Athens County Treasurer have not spent lavishly on their campaigns to handle the county’s money.
Candidates in new congressional district focus on economy
By Allan Smith | Sep. 3, 2012Ohio’s recently-redrawn 15th congressional district includes more than 450,000 new constituents, but the issues between the Republican and Democratic candidates are remaining inside party lines.
Unpredictable pipe causes gas leak
By Ryan Clark | Aug. 30, 2012A gas line separated from an Athens home Thursday evening but was safely shut off before any damage could occur.
