Josh Vanbibber, assistant warden for SEORj said those individuals would receive the same treatment as every other prisoner, but concerns surrounding mental health of the trans identifying person arise.
Bella Run Equine, a horse rehabilitation center in Athens, saves horses from being sent to slaughterhouses in Canada and Mexico.
Students advised not to purchase non-prescription colored contacts for their Halloween costumes.
The regional jail — the holding ground for many Athens offenders — doesn't have any official policies on residential placement for trans-identifying individuals.
Even after shots were fired at last year's block party, Athens Police will not increase security.
The incident was one of four Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous crimes of the month for November. Other crimes included two separate stolen Jeep Cherokees.
Law enforcement agencies across the country work with survivor advocates to make the process of reporting a sex-crime smoother for those affected.
Parking is available toward the back of the Wal-Mart Parking lot, at the city parking garage, or at Athens County Fairgrounds. Bus routes will be altered due to the block party.
Some landlords put up extra funding and time to beef up security during Halloween weekend.
The trial for a September sexual assault has been rescheduled for next week.
Members of the Athens City Council, administration and residents weighed in on the proposal aiming to solve the excess of vacation time accrued by some non-union city employees.
Despite the price tag, local law enforcement believes K9 units are essential for keeping Athens safe.
Over the weekend it was determined that a cannon was stolen from a barn in Athens County. Also, a man was found in possession of methamphetamine after being stopped while driving for expired registration.
On Monday in Athens County Common Pleas Court, Nickolaus Russell waived his right to a pretrial.
Rape suspect John Hyland will appear in Municipal Court on Tuesday.
Athens City Council ready to talk Christmas for new holiday parking.
Animal Cage Productions, PartyEDU and Red Cup Nation begin fall festivities with #OaktoberFest.
For the first time, Athens hosted a Race for the Cure event and has raised more than $38,000 so far.
Several city officials are concerned with the travel website Airbnb because its users do not have to follow local safety regulations.
Nickolaus D. Russell will appear in Athens County Municipal Court early this week.
Solutions by The State News