O'Bleness therapy dogs comfort patients and staff
By Nolan Simmons | Apr. 15, 2019Halle and Jazz visit OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital on alternating Tuesdays.
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Here’s a look at the candidates for the Democratic Primary
By Courtney Perrett | Apr. 14, 2019There are 18 people in the running as of April 14.
City Council: Members to discuss Bailey’s Trail Council and street closures
By Abby Miller | Apr. 14, 2019The council would help implement plans for the 88-mile trail.
OU’s private planes offer quick but costly travels
By Abby Miller | Apr. 14, 2019The cost for a one-way trip can exceed $1,000.
DeWine signs ‘heartbeat bill’ into law
By Logan Moore | Apr. 11, 2019In signing the bill, DeWine broke tradition from his predecessor former Gov. John Kasich who vetoed the bill several times.
World War II hero inducted into Ohio ROTC Hall of Fame
By Kyra Leckrone | Apr. 11, 2019Army Captain Robert C. Hess Jr became the 20th inductee last month.
Goody’s to become Gordmans store
By Hardika Singh | Apr. 11, 2019Another store to close down in Athens Mall.
Marshalls files sign permits for East State Street strip mall
By Taylor Johnston | Apr. 10, 2019A new department store may be coming to the East State Street strip mall.
Ohio House, Senate approve 'Heartbeat Bill,' must now be signed by DeWine
By Logan Moore | Apr. 10, 2019The Republican-controlled Ohio House approved the controversial “Heartbeat Bill” in a 56-39 vote Wednesday.
Why most sexual assaults in Athens aren’t prosecuted
By Maggie Campbell | Apr. 10, 2019In cases that aren’t prosecuted, there is often insufficient evidence or the survivor doesn’t respond or cooperate.
Ohio is Home opens on Court Street
By Hardika Singh | Apr. 10, 2019The owner of the 5-year-old apparel and accessories store moves his store from Columbus Road to Court Street to increase sale.
Police Blotter: Lawn mower hits neighbor’s car; woman steals sister’s vape
By Megan Carlson | Apr. 10, 2019The neighbors agreed to resolve the issue themselves, and the vape was returned to the sister.
Athens Police Department to receive new body cameras and Tasers
By Ellen Wagner | Apr. 9, 2019APD is trying to deploy the Tasers and body cameras in the fall.
County Commissioners passed a resolution to celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
By Hardika Singh | Apr. 9, 2019Athens County Board of County Commissioners proclaim April 14-20 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
City Council: Athens considers joining committee to plan trail system
By Madeline Butina | Apr. 8, 2019Bailey’s Trail is a proposed 88-mile trail system that would run through surrounding cities and townships.
Former priest says he was forced to plead guilty
By Logan Moore | Apr. 8, 2019Foxhoven, former priest of Holy Cross church in Glouster, claimed there was insufficient evidence to charge him.
City Council: Committees to discuss Bailey’s Trail agreement
By Madeline Butina | Apr. 7, 2019Bailey’s Trail is a mountain biking trail that will run through Wayne National Forest.
How a former coal town is finding new life
By Bennett Leckrone | Apr. 3, 2019As coal as declined as a source of income in the region, some former coal towns are finding new life
News deserts continue to plague southeast Ohio residents without broadband
By Jillian Craig | Apr. 3, 2019A lack of local news outlets in southeast Ohio is only one element of a pervasive problem in the region.
Appalachian Recovery Project receives grant to repurpose prison
By Bennett Leckrone | Apr. 3, 2019The Appalachian Regional Commission announced a $1,100,000 grant Wednesday for the repurposing of an old prison near Nelsonville.
