Signs at the Athens Wal-Mart that declared the store to be the “Fest Supplies Headquarters” were taken down because of potential confusion about who sponsored the controversial block parties.
The Athens County Economic Development Council wants to give away $15,000 in grant money, but the organization is having difficulty finding someone to take it.
Ohio University and Athens city officials are already thinking about keeping annual Halloween festivities safe, even though the event is more than a month away.
An Athens couple who have incorporated marriage into a business partnership will soon own and manage a new restaurant on Court Street.
Athens residents are offering up their homes this weekend to accommodate Ohio chefs and local foodies for the Athens Foundation’s second annual Key Event.
A Canton man pleaded guilty to raping two young boys and was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday.
Casa Nueva’s recent switch to a “no tipping” policy caused confusion and a drop in tips at Restaurant Salaam on West Washington Street.
The 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.
Editor’s note: Mark Williams’ name was changed to protect his identity.
A 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.
Less 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.
The new food truck on the block, Not Guilty, plans on winning customers over with their innocent, healthy menu items.
A McConnelsville, Ohio, man could spend eight years in prison after pleading guilty to breaking into a bank in July.
After 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.
Vice President Joe Biden will be in Athens Saturday to discuss the implications of November’s election on the middle class.
Wayne 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.
With 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.
When 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.
The 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.
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