Man indicted on 2 rape counts
By Marika Lee | Apr. 12, 2011A Canton man accused of raping two juveniles in Albany was indicted by a grand jury Monday.
LOCAL
Crystal runs dry on taxes
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 12, 2011A suspended liquor license due to more than $38,000 in back-owed taxes didn’t stop The Crystal from selling alcohol for the past three years.
At-large council candidates look to stand out from crowded field
By Wesley Lowery | Apr. 12, 2011Six Democratic candidates for Athens City Council’s three at-large seats looked to differentiate themselves from a crowded field at a candidate forum last night.
Nelsonville man arrested for break-in
By Rachel Snively | Apr. 11, 2011A Nelsonville man was arrested over the weekend for breaking into a home of an elderly neighbor.
City Council: Fire truck funds stalled
By Emily Bowman | Apr. 11, 2011While discussions about a new fire ladder truck continue for Athens City Council, members are hindered from moving forward because of economic uncertainty.
Court issues warrant for no-show at hearing
By Marika Lee | Apr. 11, 2011A warrant was issued for a Nelsonville man charged with corrupting a minor with drugs after he failed to appear in court yesterday.
Suspension results in Crystal's closure
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 11, 2011The Crystal was shut down indefinitely this past weekend after a complaint revealed the bar had been illegally selling alcohol for nearly three years.
Former OU student takes plea agreement
By Rachel Snively | Apr. 11, 2011A former Ohio University student pleaded guilty to abduction in the Athens County Court of Common Pleas Friday.
Student wins lawsuit, OU to pay $525
By Marika Lee | Apr. 10, 2011Ohio University has to pay more than $500 in damages to an OU student as part of a lawsuit settled Thursday.
The Crystal shut down indefinitely
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 10, 2011Liquor enforcement agents shut down The Crystal this weekend indefinitely.
Athens now home to learning museum
By Rachel Snively | Apr. 10, 2011A children’s museum offering hands-on activities opened its doors Saturday to area families.
Candidates name litter, noise as top concerns
By Rachel Snively | Apr. 5, 2011Two competing Democrats contending for Athens City Council’s First Ward seat faced off yesterday in an open forum to discuss their stances on key issues and constituents’ concerns.
Taco Bell incident leads to paroled man's arrest
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 5, 2011Local police have arrested an Amesville man Monday for attempting to run his ex-girlfriend off U.S. Route 50 and threatening to kill her in an East State Street parking lot.
Man arraigned for robbery of OU student
By Rachel Snively | Apr. 4, 2011An Athens man who was arrested Saturday for robbing an Ohio University student was arraigned in court yesterday.
City council candidates pledge to throw out litter in Athens
By Wesley Lowery | Apr. 4, 2011Both Democratic candidates vying for Athens City Council’s First Ward seat say litter is the name of the game.
City Council: Ordinance sets green standards
By Emily Bowman | Apr. 4, 2011Future construction projects in Athens could be more energy efficient if City Council members pass an ordinance to adopt greener building standards.
Adults arrested for drug corruption charge
By Rachel Snively | Apr. 4, 2011Two Nelsonville individuals were arraigned in court yesterday for corrupting a juvenile with drugs.
Local initiative continues cultivating seed giveaway
By Emily Bowman | Mar. 30, 2011Athens area residents can now plant their own food supply because of a seed giveaway started by a local nonprofit.
Ohio House revises, passes Senate Bill 5
By Laura Service | Mar. 30, 2011A revised Senate Bill 5, which would limit collective bargaining rights for public sector unions, passed yesterday in the Ohio House of Representatives by nine votes.
