Minorities make up most of county population gain
By Wesley Lowery | Mar. 28, 2011During the last 10 years, Athens County’s population has grown by about 4 percent, with minorities making up nearly 65 percent of that growth.
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City Council: Ordinances proposed
By Emily Bowman | Mar. 28, 2011Representatives from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Center proposed three possible ordinances to Athens City Council at yesterday’s meeting.
Athens Police swears in temporary captain
By Kelly Gifford | Mar. 28, 2011Former Athens Police Lt. David Williams was sworn in yesterday as the temporary department captain.
Commissioner charged after domestic dispute
By Wesley Lowery | Mar. 28, 2011Athens County Commissioner Mark Sullivan, 51, will face a misdemeanor domestic violence charge stemming from an incident between himself and his wife this weekend.
Student arrested for assaulting peace officers
By Rachel Snively | Mar. 28, 2011An Ohio University student was arrested over the weekend for assaulting officers of the law after resisting arrest.
Eventful break keeps police occupied
By Alex Stuckey | Mar. 27, 2011While Ohio University students were on spring break, Athens law enforcement officials remained busy.
Women report early-morning assaults
By Alex Stuckey | Mar. 27, 2011A male sexually assaulted a female yesterday morning in Athens.
Bracing For Cutbacks
By Wesley Lowery | Mar. 27, 2011The two-year budget proposal released this month by Ohio Gov. John Kasich relies heavily on a trifecta of local government funding cuts to plug the state’s $8 billion budget hole.
Public school funding faces setbacks
By Marika Lee | Mar. 27, 2011Athens area schools and a local agency will take hits in state funding if Gov. John Kasich’s proposed budget for Ohio is passed by the Ohio House and Senate.
Athens auditor commences 4th term
By Emily Bowman | Mar. 10, 2011The Athens County Auditor was the first auditor to ever be sworn into office by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit precedes license transfer
By Alex Stuckey | Mar. 10, 2011When East State Street Kroger shoppers walk through aisles seven and eight Wednesday, they won’t find loaves of bread. Instead, the shelves will be stocked with high-proof liquor.
City debates benefit of armory updates
By Tyler Borchers | Mar. 9, 2011About 30 people gathered at the City Building, 8 E. Washington St., yesterday to discuss potential renovation plans to the armory on Carpenter Street despite the lack of city funds to renovate the building.
Athens man no longer missing
By Wesley Lowery | Mar. 9, 2011A 66-year-old Athens man who hadn't been seen since yesterday is no longer considered missing, according to Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly.
Act serves up healthy meal plan
By Kelly Gifford | Mar. 8, 2011With the passage of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, school lunch programs throughout the nation are about to drastically change for the better.
State of the State: 'Big changes' on horizon
By Laura Service | Mar. 8, 2011COLUMBUS — Amid pro-labor protests yesterday, Gov. John Kasich said in his first State of the State address that big changes are ahead for Ohio and that lawmakers should not be scared off by the conflict that will arise from shaking things up.
Robber takes plea agreement
By Marika Lee | Mar. 8, 2011A 24-year-old man who took a plea agreement after robbing a man at gunpoint was sentenced to more than two years in prison yesterday.
University denies responsibility for meningitis death
By Marika Lee | Mar. 8, 2011Ohio University issued a response to a negligence complaint filed by the father of a student who died last year.
Man arrested with 158 balloons of heroin inside jail
Mar. 7, 2011A Logan man currently detained in the Southeast Ohio Regional Jail was found to be in possession of heroin over the weekend.
