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.
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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.
Athens politicians congregate for debate
By Sam Howard | Oct. 3, 2012Democratic politicians, Ohio University students and Athens residents joined together with a common interest Tuesday night — to cheer on President Barack Obama as he squared off against Republican nominee Mitt Romney in the first presidential debate.
The Plains woman pleads no contest in stepdaughter murder case
By Marika Lee | Oct. 2, 2012A 26-year-old woman pleaded no contest Tuesday to killing her 4-year-old stepdaughter in May 2011.
Commissioners talk job growth at forum
By XANDER ZELLNER | Oct. 2, 2012Athens County Commissioner candidates answered questions about fracking, balancing the budget, transportation and job creation Tuesday night at the first of six Candidates’ Forums.
Alleged sexual assault, more citations reported for 10Fest
By Marika Lee | Oct. 2, 2012Despite attendance being down for the first fall Number Fest, the Ohio Investigative Unit issued more citations at 10Fest than in the spring’s 9Fest, and a student reported an alleged attempted sexual assault.
Little Hocking resident sentenced to 16 years for bank robbery charges
By Marika Lee | Oct. 2, 2012A Little Hocking man was sentenced to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to 10 felony charges stemming from a 2008 bank robbery.
Area Democrats focus on political positivity
Oct. 1, 2012A group of local Democrats has worked in recent months to infuse positivity into what has become a negative campaign season through eye-catching Obama artwork.
Brown's priority student debt, aid during visit
By Ryan Clark | Sep. 30, 2012Though few students came to see him Saturday, SenatorSherrod Brown said he is still fighting for financial aid.
Four men indicted on 14 felony counts
By Marika Lee | Sep. 29, 2012Four men were indicted on 14 felony counts each after allegedly robbing and stabbing an elderly woman in Coolville in January.
