LOCAL
Elections: Mayoral hopefuls set eyes on student voters
By Phil Morehead | Sep. 21, 2011With more than a full month left until Athens’ mayoral race, both candidates are already making their platforms known and are reaching out to student voters — an electoral demographic that recycles every four years.
Alexander Local School Board selects new elementary school principal
By Ryan Clark | Sep. 21, 2011The Alexander Local School Board chose an elementary school principal to fill a veteran’s shoes after the current superintendent retires at the end of the year.
Ohio investigates lack of quality Appalachian Housing
By Stefan Malmsten | Sep. 20, 2011Vinton County is set to receive $50,000 to conduct a housing research project that will span 32 counties in Appalachia and conclude in February 2013.
Redrawn Ohio map will dilute Athens County Democrats' sway
By Ryan Clark | Sep. 20, 2011Ohio legislators passed a bill establishing new congressional districts yesterday, raising concerns from local politicians about gerrymandering that could dilute Athens County’s liberal voting habits.
Hocking College aims to brake distracted-driving epidemic
By Will Drabold | Sep. 19, 2011NELSONVILLE — Distracted driving is one of the biggest scourges of the road, but Hocking College is looking to beat back distracted driving.
Convicted rapist claims unlawful court sentencing
By Marika Lee | Sep. 18, 2011A Nelsonville man serving 15 years in prison for rape and kidnapping filed an appeal last week, claiming he was sentenced unlawfully.
'Immediate need' for treatment leads to transfer of accused child molester
By Marika Lee | Sep. 18, 2011A The Plains man charged with molesting two children in 2009 has been transferred to Athens Behavioral Health Center for court-ordered treatment.
Athens farmers accept food assistance
By Marika Lee | Sep. 18, 2011Although the use of food assistance issued by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has become a trend among Ohio farmers markets this year, the Athens market has been ahead of the pack for some time now.
$2.4M Oxbow Bridge reconstruction slated for summer
By Kaitlynn Grady | Sep. 15, 2011A 60-day reconstruction of the Oxbow Bridge on Richland Avenue is scheduled for this summer, which, if the project falls behind schedule, could keep a major campus road closed during the start of the fall 2012 semester.
Athens City Council eyes grant money for long-term parks, recreation plan
By Kelly Gifford | Sep. 13, 2011Though past long-term city council initiatives have produced community centers and youth soccer fields in Athens, the latest aims to bring in grant money rather than create new infrastructure.
State officials to consider public input on coal mine
By Will Drabold | Sep. 13, 2011Athens County residents are hoping to bring a meeting to the surface in order to keep coal mining under the surface.
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.
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.
