An Athens man pleads guilty to producing child pornography
By Marika Lee | Aug. 26, 2012An Athens man could spend 25 years in prison after pleading guilty in a federal court Friday to producing child pornography.
LOCAL
Summer months relatively quiet for police compared to busy school year
By Kaitlynn Grady | Aug. 20, 2012Like many of Athens’ businesses, local law enforcement reported that the summer was slow, featuring different types of crimes than when school is in session.
Council's summer agenda busy with power outage, infrastructure
By Joshua Jamerson | Aug. 20, 2012After most of Ohio University’s students have left for summer, Athens City Council members are still meeting regularly — well, at least for most of the summer.
Court Street construction could finish before Sept. 14 deadline
By Colette Whitney | Aug. 20, 2012The construction project that has North Court Street closed to traffic is slated to be finished ahead of schedule and under budget.
Local hubs that boast CHIP-approved menus include Kaiser's; Casa; Louie, Louie; Farmacy
By Andrea Frazier | Aug. 20, 2012In many ways, the opening of a new semester parallels the crazed beginning of Spring Quarter with its epidemic of New-Year’s-resolution health consciousness, resulting in all of Ping Center’s elliptical machines being constantly occupied.
Summer months shift focus for Athens businesses, residents
By Kelly Gifford | July 25, 2012When Ohio University students left their campus dwellings to enjoy their summer in June, Athens transformed from rowdy college town into a calm, family-oriented city — as it does every summer.
Late night partiers bring big profits, challenges for local businesses
By Kristin Salaky | May 31, 2012On any given weekend night, there are hundreds of intoxicated party-goers scouring uptown for a quick bite, and while many businesses might be grateful for these late-night eaters, they can cause a headache for others.
Following simple guidelines can prevent renter-landlord disputes
By Pamela Engel | May 30, 2012Editor’s Note: This is the final in a three-part series investigating Athens rental housing.
Athens' Lords of Liquor
By Michael Thrasher | May 30, 2012Three Olives Loopy Vodka — mixed or straight — became a Court Street craze in the early months of 2012, but Jameson Irish Whiskey remained Athens’ best-selling liquor.
Landlords, students battle over maintenance problems
By Pamela Engel | May 29, 2012Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series investigating Athens rental housing.
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.
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.
