Event emphasizes disabilities
By Marika Lee | May 15, 2011Athens residents gathered at the Athens Community Center Friday for the second annual Challenged by Choice event — an event that allows people to experience being disabled for a day.
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Composite pictures stolen from Pi Kappa Alpha
By Alex Stuckey | May 12, 2011An Ohio University student was arrested early this morning for stealing a fraternity composite from the Pi Kappa Alpha house.
Police venerate fallen officers
By Bentley Weisel | May 11, 2011Police officers and spectators gathered for a memorial service honoring Athens County fallen law enforcement officers on College Street in Athens. They saluted in silence as the flag was raised, the national anthem was sung, and a prayer was said for the local officers who have lost their lives.
A The Plains man accused of molestation
By Rachel Snively | May 11, 2011An Athens County man appeared in court yesterday for sex crimes against two children.
Sexual offense reports continue to plague OU
By Alex Stuckey | May 10, 2011A female student reported she was a victim of gross sexual imposition Easter weekend by an unknown male, the city’s fifth reported sexual offense in about three weeks.
A state loan could bring 70 new jobs to Athens County
By Marika Lee | May 10, 2011Aided by an $800,000 state loan, a local company’s expansion will bring 70 new jobs to Athens County.
Global Cooling to heat up local economy
By Marika Lee | May 10, 2011Aided by an $800,000 state loan, a local company’s expansion will bring 70 new jobs to Athens County.
Fests lead to more than 150 arrests
By Marika Lee, Rachel Snively | May 9, 2011Law enforcement officials stayed busy this past weekend, as 60 Ohio University students were arrested at the two street festivals.
Calmerfest
By Kelly Gifford, Wesley Lowery | May 8, 2011Despite more than 100 arrests and rain showers scattered throughout the day, partygoers considered Palmerfest a success.
Athens man charged in auto attack
By Marika Lee | May 8, 2011An Athens man was charged with felonious assault after allegedly hitting another man with his car Thursday.
Roofing company denies claims about underpaying
By Marika Lee | May 8, 2011A roofing company contracted by Ohio University filed a response denying they underpaid workers while renovating two dorm halls.
Autotech celebrates grand reopening after fall storms
By Rachel Snively | May 8, 2011As students celebrated spring festivities on Palmer Street, another kind of celebration was occurring on the other side of Athens for a business wiped out by the September tornado.
Breaking: Deputy charged with 8 felonies resigns
By Marika Lee | May 5, 2011An Athens County Sheriff’s Deputy, who pleaded not guilty to eight felony counts, resigned from his position today, according to the Sheriff’s office.
Palmer Place complex owner must pay city more than $130K
By Marika Lee | May 5, 2011A local apartment complex owner will have to pay the city more than $130,000 after the court ruled he had to pay the city’s mandated water and sewer permit fees.
Small leak requires gas line repair
By Ryan Clark | May 5, 2011A gas line repair and a reported natural gas leak kept firefighters busy yesterday, though neither posed immediate danger to passers-by.
Incumbent Butler takes 1st Ward Democratic nomination
By Pat Holmes | May 3, 2011Donning the “lucky” Irish sweater his parents gave him after a visit to the Emerald Isles, Kent Butler celebrated his Athens City Council primary victory last night at Casa Nueva.
Inmate reaches plea deal
By Marika Lee | May 3, 2011A Logan man pleaded guilty to possession of heroin after he was found with 158 balloons of heroin in jail.
Districts consider response to cuts
By Ryan Clark | May 2, 2011Athens City Schools could see a more than $1 million loss in state funding if Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s proposed budget passes in the state legislature.
