The Athens County Bill of Rights Committee filed a petition Wednesday that would give county commissioners the ability to write ordinances and ban injection wells.
Ohioans and Athenians give us their thoughts on the Supreme Court marriage ruling.
The Supreme Court of the U.S. ruled Friday that all states would have to recognize same-sex marriages. The response on Twitter was large and immediate nationwide. Here is what Athens had to say about the decision.
A recent Environmental Protection Agency study on fracking has locals skeptical about the study’s findings denouncing fracking’s effects on water.
Ohio University rising senior Andrew Looker has withdrawn has candidacy for mayor of Athens, leaving Patterson as the only candidate.
An Athens County project is a semifinalist in an energy conservation competition, which boasts a $5 million prize for the winning community.
The city estimated the new garbage disposal service will cost it about $1,058,000 per year.
While Athens was pounded with rain over the weekend, one man took advantage of the opportunity to canoe down Stimson Avenue.
Athens Police officers are investigating an alleged rape that occurred on East Carpenter Street early Saturday morning.
Ohio Governor John Kasich has hinted a possible run for president. Local political leaders have differing opinions on what effect this might have for the state.
Athens City Council discussed an ordinance Monday night that would allow the city to apply for a grant that would fuel a feasibility study to look at the possibility of housing city, county and university safety services under one roof.
Alexander Gabriel, a 16-year-old Athens resident, is in recovery after being attacked by a bear on a backpacking trip in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
ResponsibleOhio has received well over the required number of signatures for its marijuana legalization proposal before turning it in to the Attorney General next month.
The city might have a new poet laureate by the end of this year — a position that would likely cost the city between $1,500 and $2,000 a year.
A couple of citizens spoke about Number Fest at Monday night's meeting.
Jerry Ski, of Ski’s Teases and Collectibles, cleared out his merchandise this weekend after disputes with the landlord.
The Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous released their list of Crimes of the Month this week.
After three months on paid administrative leave, Athens City Schools Superintendent Carl Martin is set to retire after his contract ends July 31.
Former sheriff Pat Kelly was transferred to the Allen Oakwood Correctional Facility last week where he will work to pay off his court costs.
The Athens Police Department received a call of a break in Friday morning and found a naked man sleeping in an upstairs bedroom.
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