LOCAL
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.
Thefts accumulate over long weekend
By Alex Stuckey | May 30, 2011While Athens residents and Ohio University students enjoyed an extended weekend, Athens Police officers responded to six thefts.
Police look into 2 possible arsons
By Alex Stuckey | May 29, 2011Athens Police officers are investigating two possible arsons that occurred early yesterday morning at separate BP gas stations.
Athens man arrested and charged with strong armed robbery
By Alex Stuckey | May 28, 2011An Athens man was arrested and charged with strong armed robbery after punching a Dollar General clerk.
Sen. Stewart recalls time in office after resignation
By Alex Stuckey | May 26, 2011COLUMBUS — Cruising down the highway in his maroon four-door, each mile bringing the car closer to 542,000 miles, Ohio Sen. Jimmy Stewart (R-20th) reflected back on his nearly 14 years in public office.
Accused rapist arrested in West Virginia
By Marika Lee | May 26, 2011A 33-year-old man accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in Hockingport, Ohio was arrested early this morning by police in West Virginia.
Coolville girl reports sexual assault, rape
By Ryan Clark | May 26, 2011A 13-year-old Coolville girl reported that a 33-year-old male sexually assaulted her Wednesday night in Hockingport, Ohio.
