Athens man pleads guilty to threatening ex-girlfriend
By Marika Lee | May 22, 2011An Athens man charged with threatening his ex-girlfriend’s life pleaded guilty Thursday and could spend up to 18 months in prison.
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Two men report they were assaulted uptown
By Alex Stuckey | May 20, 2011Two men reported to Athens Police officers they were assaulted early this morning at the intersection of South Court Street and West Union Street.
Middle-school archers shoot to 3rd place in championships
By Ryan Clark | May 18, 2011After trekking more than 250 miles to Louisville, Ky. this past weekend for the national archery championships, the Logan-Hocking Middle School archery team came home with a third-place title.
Uncertainty slows down Scripps move
By Pamela Engel | May 18, 2011Uncertainty surrounding the state’s capital budget bill is leaving some Ohio University construction projects, including renovations to the Old Baker Center, up in the air.
Felony charges land local behind bars for 11 years
By Marika Lee | May 18, 2011An Athens man pleaded guilty yesterday to charges stemming from two bank robberies and will spend more than a decade in prison.
Athens welcomes 1st fitness store
By Rachel Snively | May 18, 2011Despite hard economic times, a new business opens its doors today and gave Athens its first fitness store.
Student strikes another with car over Chubb parking-space spat
By Alex Stuckey | May 18, 2011An Ohio University student was arrested Tuesday night after striking another student with her vehicle three times because of a disputed parking space.
Passion over profit makes business thrive
By Bentley Weisel | May 18, 2011A quaint crowd of local residents gathered in the dining area of Della Zona on East State Street for a workshop on how to run a values-based food business.
Woman kidnapped at Chauncey gas station
By Alex Stuckey | May 17, 2011A woman reported Monday night to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office that she was kidnapped from the parking lot of the Marathon gas station in Chauncey.
Lengthy brief averts appeal of conviction
By Marika Lee | May 17, 2011The appeal of a Philadelphia man convicted of raping an Athens woman he met online was denied Monday because it exceeded the legal length.
Saliva-swab bill requirement sparks ACLU questions about DNA privacy
By Kelly Gifford | May 16, 2011Beginning July 1, individuals arrested for a felony offense will not only have to give a fingerprint, but also a saliva DNA sample during the intake process.
Chauncey woman reports she was kidnapped by ex-boyfriend
By Alex Stuckey | May 16, 2011A Chauncey woman reported last night to Athens County Sheriff's Office deputies she was kidnapped from the parking lot of the Marathon Gas Station.
OU student hits male with vehicle 3 times in front of Chubb Hall
By Alex Stuckey | May 16, 2011An Ohio University student was arrested for striking a male with a vehicle three times in front of Chubb Hall tonight.
Man pleads not guilty to assault
By Marika Lee | May 16, 2011An Athens man was arraigned Friday for allegedly hitting another man with his car.
Weekend fest arrests continue
By Marika Lee | May 16, 2011Local law enforcement and Liquor Control agents arrested a total of 58 people at the two street fests this past weekend.
Ruling strips red tape for club's creation
By Rachel Snively | May 15, 2011A court ruling last week reaffirmed a previous decision that overturned a Board of Zoning Appeals ban on a Stimson Avenue strip club.
Oak Fest stays cool during poor weather
By Rachel Snively | May 15, 2011Local police officers arrested five partiers at a rainy and calm Oak Fest Friday.
Rain maintains mild Mill Fest
By Bentley Weisel | May 15, 2011Although Saturday’s Mill Fest remained tame, partiers crowded yards and porches, partaking in games of Frisbee, mud wrestling and swimming in inflatable pools as music echoed loudly from houses.
Ohio House gives approval for guns in bars, restaurants
By Kelly Gifford | May 15, 2011State Rep. Debbie Phillips (D-92nd) voted Wednesday in favor of a bill to legalize licensed gun holders bringing their firearms into bars, restaurants and open-air arenas, one of only three Democrats in the Ohio House to do so.
OU student admits stealing frat photo
By Kelly Gifford | May 15, 2011Athens Police officers arrested an Ohio University student early Friday morning for stealing a composite photo from the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity house.
