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.
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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.
Voter turnout in Baker remains low
By Kelly Gifford | May 2, 2011Student turn out for the primary election proved to be as dismal as the weather with only 9 students coming out to vote as of 4 p.m. today.
'Post' business manager submits petition to run for Council 3rd Ward seat
By Alex Stuckey | May 2, 2011Michele Papai will now have an opponent this November in the race for the Athens City Council 3rd Ward seat.
Bain steps down after decades of service on Athens city council
By Wesley Lowery | May 2, 2011For the first election in decades, Democratic voters won’t see the name Nancy Bain when they visit the ballot box today.
Clippinger Hall fire causes $200,000 in damages following alarm mix-up
By Alex Stuckey | May 2, 2011A fire early Saturday morning left Clippinger Hall with an estimated $200,000 worth of damage, and Athens Fire officials said the extensive damage was due to a failed fire alarm.
SB5 protestors gather signatures to repeal bill
By Ryan Clark | May 2, 2011Athens County volunteers fighting to repeal Senate Bill 5 reached more than 800 signatures last week — more than the minimum amount needed from the county.
City Council: Truck plan speeds up
By Emily Bowman | May 2, 2011Athens City Council members can now move forward with purchasing a custom-made, $1.03 million fire truck after passing two ordinances at last night’s council meeting.
