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Sheriff's deputies investigating reported rape of a Hockingport 15-year-old female

By Alex Stuckey | May 24, 2011

Athens County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating the rape of a 15-year-old Hockingport female.

Armed burglars get nothing

By Pat Holmes | May 24, 2011

An aggravated burglary on West State Street yesterday resulted in nothing taken and no injuries, according to an Athens Police press release.

Man arraigned on gross sexual imposition charges

By Marika Lee | May 24, 2011

A 39-year-old man was arraigned yesterday on three counts of gross sexual imposition for molesting two children in 2009.

Blackburn appointed acting prosecutor

By Marika Lee | May 23, 2011

Assistant Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn was appointed acting county prosecutor today.

City court case closes after 2-year dispute

By Rachel Snively | May 23, 2011

A nearly two-year-long legal battle came to a close last week as a local rental company dismissed its lawsuit against the city.

2 relatives indicted in Summer Inman's death

By Ryan Dunn | May 22, 2011

Charges have been filed against Summer Inman's estranged husband and her father-in-law in connection to the Logan woman's death.

Athens man pleads guilty to threatening ex-girlfriend

By Marika Lee | May 22, 2011

An Athens man charged with threatening his ex-girlfriend’s life pleaded guilty Thursday and could spend up to 18 months in prison.

Two men report they were assaulted uptown

By Alex Stuckey | May 20, 2011

Two 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, 2011

After 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, 2011

Uncertainty 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, 2011

An 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, 2011

Despite 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, 2011

An 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, 2011

A 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, 2011

A 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, 2011

The 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, 2011

Beginning 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, 2011

A 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