With the election 40 days away, community members can get involved in the race by attending the Candidates’ Forums sponsored by the Athens Public Library and the Athens County League of Women Voters.
Three weeks after his father’s stop in Athens, Beau Biden visited the local Obama for America office Wednesday to encourage and thank volunteers for their efforts.
Recent national figures showing increased employment nationwide are leading to a decline in federal unemployment funding, but some Athens County residents might still need the help.
Many students endure cracks, bumps and flooding while using the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway for transportation and exercise, but a section of the path will soon see repairs after a recent washout.
A Citizens Bank branch in Nelsonville was robbed at gunpoint at around 2 p.m. Thursday, and the suspect is still armed and at large.
Athens County residents will not be able to vote in the upcoming election to determine whether a local bait and tackle business should be able to sell alcohol on Sundays because of a recently dismissed lawsuit.
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.
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