Democratic 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.
A 26-year-old woman pleaded no contest Tuesday to killing her 4-year-old stepdaughter in May 2011.
Athens County Commissioner candidates answered questions about fracking, balancing the budget, transportation and job creation Tuesday night at the first of six Candidates’ Forums.
Despite 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.
A Little Hocking man was sentenced to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to 10 felony charges stemming from a 2008 bank robbery.
A 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.
Though few students came to see him Saturday, SenatorSherrod Brown said he is still fighting for financial aid.
Four men were indicted on 14 felony counts each after allegedly robbing and stabbing an elderly woman in Coolville in January.
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.
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