Center helps entrepreneurs enter food industry
By Andrea Frazier | Oct. 17, 2012A local business incubation site provides industrial-grade cooking space and equipment to help keep local food and farm entrepreneurs in the kitchen.
LOCAL
Hours of preparation pave Obama's path to College Green
By Ryan Clark | Oct. 17, 2012Days of planning and hours of waiting on sidewalks preceded President Barack Obama’s half-hour speech in Athens Wednesday, but many said it was well worth the effort.
Collaboration with other departments a key part of Athens police chief's job
By Allan Smith | Oct. 16, 2012The Athens police chief has been a part of the department for the past 13 years, and colleagues maintain they are nothing but lucky to have Tom Pyle on the force.
Presidential hopefuls battle over education, jobs
By Joshua Jamerson | Oct. 16, 2012Less than 24 hours from his campaign stop in front of thousands of people on College Green Wednesday, President Barack Obama engaged in a lively debate with Republican challenger Mitt Romney in an intimate setting with a small group of undecided voters.
Athens County sheriff race begins with first debate
By Joshua Jamerson | Oct. 16, 2012Four years after their first go-around, the same candidates sat down in the same room to debate their qualifications for the same position.
Open forum gives sheriff candidates chance to debate
By Joshua Jamerson | Oct. 15, 2012Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly will walk into Tuesday night’s Candidates’ Forum amid allegations of assault and misspent funds for a campaign rematch four years in the making.
Abandoned Bi-Lo gas station acquired by city
By Sam Howard | Oct. 15, 2012Athens City Council members had been weighing the pros and cons of acquiring an abandoned Athens gas station for months, but a tiebreaking vote by Council President Jim Sands sealed the deal Monday night.
Parade a success despite route change
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Oct. 14, 2012Ohio University’s new Homecoming parade route did not deter current students and alumni from watching as it zigzagged from Factory Street to Park Place.
Past & President
By Brandon Carte | Oct. 14, 2012During the past century, 10 United States presidents have spoken in Athens, and Wednesday will mark the 11th.
Sen. Rand Paul visits Athens
By Allan Smith | Oct. 14, 2012Amid an election season with campaign visits from both members of the Democratic presidential ticket, an appearance from a high-profile Republican senator went relatively unnoticed Friday.
OU employee charged with marijuana cultivation
By Marika Lee | Oct. 11, 2012An Ohio University janitor pleaded not guilty to cultivating 12 marijuana plants at his Athens residence.
Former student changes plea
By Marika Lee | Oct. 11, 2012A former Ohio University student charged with false voter registration changed his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity.
Athens City to include health care policies for domestic partnerships
By Sam Howard | Oct. 10, 2012In 2004, Ohio University revised its health care policy to provide benefits to domestic partners of its employees. Eight years later, the City of Athens is following suit.
Appalachian festival to celebrate region
By Colette Whitney | Oct. 10, 2012Residents from across Appalachia will gather for a new festival that aims to celebrate the region’s diverse history and culture with nature’s fall colors.
Fracking dominant topic of candidates' forum
By Allan Smith | Oct. 9, 2012Hydraulic fracturing, government spending and qualifications of Republican Randy Mace and Democrat Chris Chmiel were main concerns brought up by Athens County voters Tuesday night at the third of six Candidates’ Forums.
Trimble students raise money for man's best friend
By XANDER ZELLNER | Oct. 9, 2012Three interns for the Athens County Dog Shelter met with the Athens County Commissioners Tuesday to request a proposal to raise money for the shelter.
Tropical Tanning Salon still closed
By Kaitlynn Grady | Oct. 8, 2012Before the Tropical Tanning Salon was closed off to staff and patrons in April, it was open for months without a license from the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology.
Local wedding planner captures 'soul' in her wedding
By Andrea Frazier, Sara Lowenstein | Oct. 8, 2012Editor’s note: this is the first of a four-part series examining the weddings in Athens.
City Council discusses property development and historic preservation
By Ben Mathes | Oct. 7, 2012The future of a former Columbia Gas property on East State Street was addressed at Athens City Council on Monday night, as well as a comprehensive plan to create historic districts in the city.
Sales heat up for salsa maker
By Andrea Frazier | Oct. 6, 2012An Athens health-foods store has begun to spice up its shelves by selling locally made salsa.
