Student arrested for "works bomb"
By Marika Lee | May 24, 2012An Ohio University student was arrested during the early morning hours Thursday for allegedly making an explosive device.
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Comic book fans convene for Athens' 1st convention
By Olivia Young | May 24, 2012Nowhere in rural Southeast Ohio looks anything like a scene out of Star Trek, but that doesn’t mean residents can’t pretend it does for a day.
Dairy Barn to host graphic novel show
By Ian Ording | May 24, 2012The Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Center will showcase the work of graphic novel artists from around the globe Friday.
City allocates $50,000 after sewage pipe fails at treatment plant
By Joshua Jamerson | May 23, 2012Sewage flows uphill in Athens, but city officials are taking steps to ensure that none hits the fan.
City creates commission on environment
By Kaitlynn Grady | May 22, 2012A commission of Athens residents will soon be able to bring environmental concerns directly to city officials in an attempt to meet growing local interest in green practices.
Pipe progress, park project proceed as planned for city
By Joshua Jamerson | May 21, 2012Receiving an about $980,000 loan from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is all that stands between Athens and new piping along several roads in the city.
Landlords not perturbed by street fests
By Allan Smith | May 21, 2012Though Ohio University and Athens officials have met to discuss the future of street fests in the city, Palmer Street landlords do not see the need to evict the spring parties.
Commissioners recommend changes to state senate bill regarding fracking regulations
By Lucas Daprile | May 21, 2012Athens County Commissioners wrestled with providing recommendations to Ohio legislators about potential state regulation of hydraulic fracturing during Tuesday’s meeting.
Canines to let loose at annual dog party
By Sara Lowenstein | May 21, 2012Athens dog owners will parade their pooches June 2 to raise funds for the Athens County Humane Society.
Attendance, as well as arrests, increase from 8Fest to 9Fest
By Stefan Malmsten | May 20, 2012Despite setting new Number Fest records for attendance totals and arrest totals, Saturday’s 9Fest was a relatively peaceful day for local law enforcement.
9Fest to see added police presence on party edges
By Joshua Jamerson | May 17, 2012Saturday’s 9Fest will see a beefed-up law enforcement presence compared with previous Number Fests in a push to keep the party raging without interruption.
Disability awareness event gives locals experience of everyday challenges
By Stefan Malmsten | May 16, 2012About 10 Athens residents and Ohio University students could be seen portraying characteristics of various disabilities during the third annual Challenge by Choice event Thursday.
Athens panel proposes extras for 'fracking' bill
By Laura Scheer | May 16, 2012Pending regulatory legislation for hydraulic fracturing in Ohio was in the hot seat during an Athens County committee meeting Wednesday.
New study reveals least-costly way to buy textbooks
By Jillian Bloemer | May 15, 2012A study released by a Maryland-based book company suggests that the cheapest way for college students to purchase textbooks is not to buy and rent online, but to simply buy and sell cheap.
County officials debate allocation of funds for projects, cost of dog licensing fees at meeting
By Lucas Daprile | May 15, 2012Tuesday’s county commissioners meeting came amid the settling of several ongoing issues, from dog rescuing to retiring pay to infrastructure improvements.
City, Rotary Club at odds on how to finish park renovation
By Joshua Jamerson | May 15, 2012Two years after a push to make Southside Park completely accessible for handicap citizens, the project is still awaiting its finishing touches.
Health-inspection violations rife in uptown eateries
By Marika Lee | May 15, 2012Uptown restaurants and bars received more than 350 health-code violations from 2007 to 2011, but health inspectors say there’s nothing to worry about.
Mild fest weekend on par with 2011 Oak and Mill arrest tally
By Ryan Clark | May 14, 2012This weekend’s calm Oak and Mill fests garnered similar arrest numbers to last year — but twice as many were apprehended at Palmer and Palmer Place fests.
9Fest tickets stolen in D.P. Dough's 3rd break-in
By Lindsay Friedman | May 14, 20129Fest tickets worth about $5,250 were stolen during a break-in at D.P. Dough early Wednesday morning.
Council requests Wayne do 'fracking' analysis
By Joshua Jamerson | May 14, 2012After conducting an in-house review, Wayne National Forest could partake in an environmental impact study regarding hydraulic fracturing — a precaution that Athens City Council has formally called for.
