Former student takes plea agreement to serve 2 years
By Marika Lee | Apr. 26, 2011A former Ohio University student was sentenced to two years in prison after taking a plea agreement last week.
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City police chief proposes noise law compromise
By Joe Fox, Marika Lee | Apr. 26, 2011A compromise between an Ohio University Student Senate group and Athens Police could lead to possible changes to the city’s noise ordinance.
Petition seeks signatures for citizen's vote on SB5
By Pat Holmes | Apr. 26, 2011After Senate Bill 5 was signed into law last month, many unions and interest groups sought to put the law to a citizen’s vote in the November elections.
Stephens steps down upon Ogles' request
By Wesley Lowery | Apr. 25, 2011For the fifth time since 2001, Ohio University is searching for a new chairman of the Department of African American Studies.
Officers nab wanted man at O'Bleness
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 24, 2011A man with five warrants out for his arrest was spotted in Athens Saturday night and taken to jail.
County prosecutor announces resignation
By Marika Lee | Apr. 24, 2011Athens County Prosecutor C. David Warren announced today he will resign from his position.
Canton man pleads not guilty to rape, kidnapping charges
By Marika Lee | Apr. 20, 2011A Canton man charged with raping two young boys pleaded not guilty at his arraignment yesterday.
Police receive 3rd report of weekend sexual assault
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 20, 2011Athens Police are investigating a reported sexual assault at Riverpark Towers late Friday night — one of three sexual assaults reported this weekend.
Crystal resumes legal liquor sales post-suspension
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 20, 2011The Crystal reopened Tuesday after late-filed tax returns showed the state owed the bar more than $14,000 — after it was shut down last week because of unpaid taxes.
Students and locals discuss diversity
By Marika Lee | Apr. 19, 2011About 100 Ohio University students and Athens residents gathered at last night’s Athens Town Hall meeting to talk about diversity in the area.
The Crystal reopens after 11-day tax-induced hiatus
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 19, 2011The Crystal reopened yesterday after late-filed tax returns showed the state owed the bar more than $14,000 — after only last week it was shut down because the state said it owed more than $19,000.
Competency check next step for man charged with twin counts of child rape
By Marika Lee | Apr. 19, 2011A Canton man charged with two counts of rape will have his competence checked to determine if he is able to stand trial.
Woman reports sexual assault at Riverpark
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 19, 2011Athens Police are investigating a reported sexual assault at Riverpark Towers late Friday night — one of three sexual assaults reported this weekend.
The Crystal reopens after being issued an order from the Liquor Control Commission
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 18, 2011Although The Crystal was shut down last week because it was operating for three years under a suspended liquor license, the bar reopened today.
Student arraigned on weekend assault charge
By Rachel Snively | Apr. 18, 2011An Ohio University student was arraigned in Athens County Municipal Court for assault stemming from an incident Saturday night.
Narcotics officer pleads not guilty to 8 charges
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 18, 2011The head of the Narcotics Enforcement Team pleaded not guilty yesterday to all eight charges stemming from several incidents last year — and will remain on paid leave.
OU employee injured in car crash
By Ryan Dunn | Apr. 18, 2011A three-car collision early Friday evening resulted in three individuals being injured and sent to a Columbus hospital — including Ohio University’s assistant director of benefits.
Coffee Cup restaurant destroyed by fire
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 18, 2011The Coffee Cup restaurant in Nelsonville was destroyed by fire early this morning — causing about $220,000 worth of damage.
City Council: Officials explore loans to fund new fire truck
By Emily Bowman | Apr. 18, 2011Athens City Council members could purchase a $1.03 million fire ladder truck if they vote to pass two ordinances introduced at last night’s meeting.
Athenians convene to clean in yearly spring beautification day
By Rachel Snively | Apr. 17, 2011Despite adverse weather conditions Saturday, a record number of Ohio
