City allows Mill Fest, others in limbo
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 30, 2012Less than an hour after Saturday’s house fire on Palmer Street was declared arson, Athens and Ohio University officials met to discuss the future of the spring fests.
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Number of homeless children on the rise in Athens, across Ohio
By Andrea Frazier | Apr. 29, 2012The number of homeless students attending Ohio public schools climbed to 21,000 during the 2010-11 school year, according to a report by the Ohio Department of Education, an increase of more than 2,000 students from the previous school year.
Former officer pleads guilty to drug charge
By Marika Lee | Apr. 26, 2012After waiving his right to a grand jury indictment, former Buchtel police chief Kelsie Lanning, Jr., pleaded guilty in the Athens County Court of Common Pleas.
Southeast Ohio native, OU grad returns to roots to help region battle hunger
By Andrea Frazier | Apr. 26, 2012After spending more than 10 years on the West Coast, the Community Food Initiatives’ new director has returned to her native Appalachia with the hope of ending hunger and promoting healthy food in the region.
Food film to trace Athens' food economy from hands to mouth
By Sara Lowenstein | Apr. 24, 2012A documentary about the food economy in Athens is in the works thanks to a Trout and Fisher team.
Athens near top of Appalachia in percentages of people with broadband access
By XANDER ZELLNER | Apr. 23, 2012Hundreds of people tuned in on their sofas last Friday morning to watch Connect Ohio’s live broadcast of the first quarter Technology Association meeting at the Vern Riffe Center in Columbus.
Officials upset over failed Buffett Rule
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 23, 2012Though the “Buffett Rule” was voted down in Congress April 16, President Barack Obama said he would push for the plan on the campaign trail — an effort to which several democratic Southeast Ohio officials have contributed.
Council yet to make decision on gas station
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 23, 2012With only three items on the agenda Monday night, Athens City Council members postponed making a decision on the abandoned Columbus Road gas station in a meeting that was adjourned in less than 30 minutes.
Athens Farmers Market celebrates its 40th year
By Sara Lowenstein | Apr. 22, 2012When the Athens Farmers Market debuted on a summer day in 1972, three farmers arrived to hawk their locally grown produce.
High Fest kicks off spring block parties with only 8 arrests
By Kaitlynn Grady | Apr. 22, 2012Rainy weather sent partygoers seeking cover under porches and ponchos during Saturday’s High Fest, contributing to a low-key celebration to kick off the final Spring Quarter fest season.
Accused sex offender claims Miranda warning given improperly
By Marika Lee | Apr. 19, 2012A local man accused of producing and possessing child pornography is asking the federal court to dismiss evidence and his interrogation because of alleged Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights violations.
Pi Kappas face possible eviction for drug activity
By Marika Lee | Apr. 19, 2012The landlord for the Pi Kappa Alpha house is asking the court to grant a partial summary judgment to avoid one count of his lawsuit from going to trial May 1.
Large-scale projects slated to save city thousands
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 17, 2012With more than $400,000 spent and more than a year’s worth of construction work almost complete, a major infrastructure enhancement project approved by Athens City Council last year is coming to a close.
Head-lice cases up as funding cut
By Allan Smith | Apr. 17, 2012Amid tough economic times, there is no doubt that cuts are being made around town. Whether cuts to funding head-lice prevention are resulting in an increase in cases of the parasitic bug, however, is up for debate.
Annual walk sets fundraising goal of $8,000 for multiple sclerosis
By Colette Whitney | Apr. 17, 2012This Saturday a group will walk three miles to raise money to fight for those who no longer can.
City Council: City rejects Bobcat Lane theory, mulls land receipt
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 16, 2012Monday night’s hour-and-a-half-long council meeting featured a Student Senate presentation about the controversial Bobcat Lane and closed with an executive session about the city’s possible takeover of a former gas station on Columbus Road.
Former OUPD captain files grievance to contest termination
By Brandon Carte, Brian Vadakin | Apr. 16, 2012Weeks after Mark Mathews was fired from his position as an Ohio University Police Department captain, he is still fighting to get his job back.
Athens activist jailed after Sunday incident
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 15, 2012Local environmental activist Chad Kister was arrested Sunday on burglary charges after allegedly forcibly entering a tenant’s residence.
Final decisions to be made about Bobcat Lane, abandoned gas station
By Joshua Jamerson | Apr. 15, 2012Tonight’s the night. Athens City Council is expected to make a decision about accepting an abandoned gas station and to hear arguments from Student Senate for opening the controversial Bobcat Lane.
Athens looks to 'round up' unpaid tickets
By Lucas Daprile | Apr. 15, 2012Delinquent parkers may return to their spots to find their cars missing as Athens commences its annual tow roundup this week to collect unpaid tickets.
