LOCAL
City Council: Members pass dump-truck purchase, discuss block grants
By Pat Holmes | June 13, 2011In addition to approving the purchase of a new dump truck, Athens City Council members held the first of two public hearings about how to use the next round of block grants awarded to the city.
OU graduate's father found at home
By Alex Stuckey | June 12, 2011An OU graduate's father, who was reported missing Saturday, has been found at his Cleveland home.
OU graduate's dad reported missing
By Alex Stuckey | June 11, 2011An Ohio University graduate reported his father missing yesterday.
Plains woman pleads not guilty to aggravated murder, endangering children
By Alex Stuckey | June 6, 2011A woman indicted in the murder of her stepdaughter entered a plea of not guilty to aggravated murder and endangering children today.
Employee reports assault at West Union Street gas station
By Alex Stuckey | June 3, 2011A West Union Street gas station employee reported being assaulted by a customer today.
Accused rapist formally charged
By Rebecca McKinsey | June 2, 2011A man arrested for allegedly raping a 13-year-old in May was indicted yesterday for rape, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and gross sexual imposition.
Two assaults reported June 2
By Alex Stuckey | June 2, 2011Athens Police officers responded to two reported assaults yesterday.
Alleged rapist of a 13-year-old girl indicted
By Alex Stuckey | June 1, 2011A man arrested for allegedly raping a 13-year-old in May was indicted for rape, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and gross sexual imposition today.
Suspect in truck theft still unknown
By Ryan Clark | June 1, 2011A pick-up truck was reported stolen outside an Athens residence Tuesday morning after the keys were left inside.
Funds allocated for damages
By Ryan Clark | June 1, 2011Prompted by May flooding, more than $700,000 in state assistance will be sent to relief efforts in Southern Ohio — but Athens County will have to rely on separate outlets to fund damage totals.
Car strikes cyclist near South Beach
By Ryan Clark | June 1, 2011A woman riding her bike in front of South Beach was hit by a car today.
Convicted rapist files new appeal
By Marika Lee | May 31, 2011A Philadelphia man convicted of rape and three other charges in Athens County filed a new appeal brief this past Thursday, asking the court to overturn his conviction. Charles H. Nguyen, 32, was convicted of one count of rape, kidnapping, burglary and tampering with evidence at his trial August 2010, after he raped an Athens woman he met over the Internet.
Budget amendment could raise alcohol content in Ohio beers
By Pat Holmes | May 31, 2011Inspired by a visit to Jackie O’s Pub and Brewery last year, Ohio Sen. Jimmy Stewart (R-20th) has proposed an amendment in the current budget that would nearly double the amount of alcoholic content of beer in Ohio.
Athens man arraigned for Dollar General robbery
By Marika Lee | May 31, 2011An Athens man charged with robbery after shoplifting from Dollar General this weekend was arraigned in the Athens County Municipal Court yesterday.
Ford F-150 reported stolen from West State Street yesterday morning
By Ryan Clark | May 31, 2011A pick-up truck was reported stolen outside an Athens residence yesterday morning after the keys were left inside.
West Virginia man arrested for rape
By Marika Lee | May 30, 2011After a warrant was issued for Jimmy P. Haddox’s arrest last week for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl, police arrested Haddox early Friday morning in West Virginia.
