Mother-in-law charged with murder in Inman case
By Marika Lee | Sep. 13, 2011A third Inman family member has been charged with murder and two other charges in connection to the death of a Logan woman.
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Athens County poverty rates dwarf national average
By Marika Lee | Sep. 13, 2011Athens County’s last-recorded poverty rate doubles the percentage released by the U.S. Census Bureau yesterday — the highest in 18 years — and local residents are worried about the area’s financial future.
Alleged shooter seeks resentencing
By Marika Lee | Sep. 13, 2011An appeals court decided Monday that one of three men serving 28 years to life in prison for murder will go back to trial court for
Athens eatery offers 24-hour service for hungry students
By Sara Lowenstein | Sep. 13, 2011Under new ownership for the first time in 14 years, the diner on Union Street, known for its bountiful breakfasts, will now be open 24 hours a day to cater to late-night student food cravings.
Visiting high-school student hit by CATS bus outside Baker
By Will Hoffman | Sep. 12, 2011About 3:15 p.m. today a girl on a college visit at Ohio University was struck by a bus while crossing the street.
Resigned deputy asks for dismissal of 1 of 8 felonies
By Marika Lee | Sep. 12, 2011The former head of the Narcotics Enforcement Team filed a motion yesterday asking the court to dismiss one of the eight felony counts against him.
Mother-in-law charged with murder in Summer Inman case
By Marika Lee | Sep. 12, 2011A third family member has been charged with murder and two other charges in connection to the death of a Logan mother-of-three.
Sullivan makes his case, prepares for race
By Ryan Clark | Sep. 12, 2011Mark Sullivan has faced a barrage of domestic and legal troubles over the past year, and now the Athens County Commissioner is facing a slew of opponents who have announced their candidacy for next fall’s election.
OU default rate lower than national average
By Will Drabold | Sep. 12, 2011Even though defaults on federal college loans have jumped nationally during the past year, Ohio University has remained well below the average, as it has for several years.
Deputies seize crack, arrest 4 in Marietta raid
By Ryan Clark | Sep. 12, 2011Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested four suspects after discovering 18 grams of crack cocaine in a Marietta residence yesterday morning.
Mosquito-borne diseases down in Ohio
By Stefan Malmsten | Sep. 12, 2011Nearly a decade ago, there were more than 400 reported cases of West Nile virus in Ohio.
Councilwoman Coon reflects on term
By Kelly Gifford | Sep. 10, 2011After an expeditious two-term stint as an Athens City Council member, Sherry Coon will call it quits after she wraps up her current term. Looking back on her work, one can’t help but noticed it was built around preserving Athens and keeping residents safe.
Bain leaves 'green' mark on Council
By Kelly Gifford | Sep. 8, 2011With recycling bins in every residence-hall room at Ohio University and many local businesses running on solar energy, the effect of Athens City Councilwoman Nancy Bain will be felt long after her retirement.
OU to help defray cost of Athens new fire truck
By Ryan Clark | Sep. 7, 2011During the next five years, the city of Athens will receive payments totaling $250,000 from Ohio University for the city’s purchase of a new fire and ladder truck.
OU senior joins 2 others bidding for Sullivan's seat
By Ryan Clark | Sep. 7, 2011The list of those who are challenging embattled Athens County Commissioner Mark Sullivan for his seat just got even longer, with the election still more than a calendar year away.
Wings chain roosts on Court
By Will Hoffman | Sep. 7, 2011After quitting his job at a chain restaurant in Massachusetts, Pat Daly and his business partner, Harold Tramazzo, decided to start their own chicken-wing shop, Wings Over.
Halloween decision drove Bias' City Council career
By Kelly Gifford | Sep. 7, 2011Athens’ Halloween extravaganza sparked Bill Bias’ political career and, consequently, led to the Athens City Council president’s shaping much of the city’s culture.
Ohio University to give $250,000 for new city fire truck
By Ryan Clark | Sep. 6, 2011During the next five years, the city of Athens will receive payments totaling $250,000 from Ohio University for the city's purchase of a new fire and ladder truck.
Albany man gets 4 years for crimes
By Marika Lee | Sep. 6, 2011An Albany man took a plea agreement and will spend four years in prison after he tried to steal $5,000 worth of farming equipment over the summer.
