Sen. Stewart announces future position
By Ryan Dunn | May 25, 2011Ohio Sen. Jimmy Stewart, R-20th, told The Post today he will be resigning to become president of the Ohio Gas Association.
LOCAL
Injuries kill 4-year-old Plains girl
By Kelly Gifford | May 25, 2011A 4-year-old girl from The Plains who was the victim of a reported assault has died.
Court hears testimony, could transfer Bebb to civil hospital in Athens
By Ryan Clark | May 25, 2011Mental health experts testified in a hearing yesterday to determine whether a man found not guilty of his father’s murder by reason of insanity should be moved from a maximum security mental institution to a minimum security civil hospital, which could result in his return to Athens.
Ohio Sen. Stewart denies SB5 backlash caused resignation
By Alex Stuckey | May 25, 2011Just a day after Ohio Sen. Jimmy Stewart, R-20th, announced his resignation, state and local Democrats said they were not surprised by the announcements given his controversial Senate Bill 5 vote.
Plains woman charged with attempted murder of 4-year-old
By Ryan Dunn | May 24, 2011An Athens County woman was charged with attempted murder in the physical assault of a four-year-old girl and is being held on a $1 million bond.
State, local Democrats cite Sen. Stewart's SB5 vote as reason for his resignation
By Alex Stuckey | May 24, 2011Ohio House Rep. Debbie Phillips (D-92nd) said she was not surprised by Ohio Sen. Jimmy Stewart (R-20th)'s resignation announced yesterday.
4-year-old girl from The Plains dies after assault
By Alex Stuckey | May 24, 2011A 4-year-old girl died this afternoon from assault related injuries.
Sen. Stewart to leave public office for 'private sector'
By Alex Stuckey | May 24, 2011Ohio Senator Jimmy Stewart (R-20th) will be resigning from his seat on the Ohio Senate effective in July.
Sheriff's deputies investigating reported rape of a Hockingport 15-year-old female
By Alex Stuckey | May 24, 2011Athens 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, 2011An 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, 2011A 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, 2011Assistant Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn was appointed acting county prosecutor today.
City court case closes after 2-year dispute
By Rachel Snively | May 23, 2011A 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, 2011Charges 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, 2011An 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, 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.
