Athens County Commissioners request freeze on new injection wells
By Alisa Warren | July 6, 2015County Commissioners passed a resolution requesting that state officials halt the issuance of injection well permits in the state of Ohio.
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Bill of Rights Committee files petition to ban injection wells, increase county power
By William T. Perkins | July 2, 2015The 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, Athenians rejoice at Supreme Court marriage ruling
By M.C. Tilton | June 26, 2015Ohioans and Athenians give us their thoughts on the Supreme Court marriage ruling.
How Athens responded: SCOTUS on same-sex marriage
By Seth Archer | June 26, 2015The 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.
EPA fracking report draws local criticism
By Alisa Warren | June 25, 2015A recent Environmental Protection Agency study on fracking has locals skeptical about the study’s findings denouncing fracking’s effects on water.
Patterson left unopposed in Athens mayor race after Ohio University student withdraws
By William T. Perkins | June 24, 2015Ohio University rising senior Andrew Looker has withdrawn has candidacy for mayor of Athens, leaving Patterson as the only candidate.
Statewide energy forum to make final stop in Athens
By Alisa Warren | June 23, 2015An Athens County project is a semifinalist in an energy conservation competition, which boasts a $5 million prize for the winning community.
Athens City Council to hold extra meetings to approve garbage disposal contract
By William T. Perkins | June 22, 2015The city estimated the new garbage disposal service will cost it about $1,058,000 per year.
VIDEO: Man canoes down Stimson Avenue after Athens saw heavy rain
By Jeremy Hill | June 21, 2015While Athens was pounded with rain over the weekend, one man took advantage of the opportunity to canoe down Stimson Avenue.
Sexual assault on East Carpenter Street reported
By William T. Perkins | June 20, 2015Athens Police officers are investigating an alleged rape that occurred on East Carpenter Street early Saturday morning.
Gov. Kasich’s possible presidential bid leaves some local leaders skeptical
By William T. Perkins | June 18, 2015Ohio 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.
Feasibility study could call for new service-safety building
By EMILY BOHATCH | June 15, 2015Athens 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.
Athens teen survives bear attack in Smokies
By Alex Meyer | June 11, 2015Alexander 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.
Ballot proposal for weed legalization acquires 550,000 petition signatures
By William T. Perkins | June 10, 2015ResponsibleOhio has received well over the required number of signatures for its marijuana legalization proposal before turning it in to the Attorney General next month.
Athens City Council discusses city poet laureate, Halloween Block Party date
By William T. Perkins | June 8, 2015The 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.
Number Fest still a topic of concern for some citizens, annexation is a possibility
By William T. Perkins | June 4, 2015A couple of citizens spoke about Number Fest at Monday night's meeting.
T-shirt shop closes its doors for good after eviction
By William T. Perkins | June 4, 2015Jerry Ski, of Ski’s Teases and Collectibles, cleared out his merchandise this weekend after disputes with the landlord.
Crimes of the month find theme of break-ins and theft
By William T. Perkins | May 27, 2015The Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous released their list of Crimes of the Month this week.
Athens Superintendent to retire after being on paid leave
By William T. Perkins | May 22, 2015After 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 will be working to pay off court costs in prison
By William T. Perkins | May 22, 2015Former sheriff Pat Kelly was transferred to the Allen Oakwood Correctional Facility last week where he will work to pay off his court costs.
