Middleport man arrested, charged with aggravated murder of man in Athens
By Ian McKenzie | May 25, 2019The man’s body was found Thursday, May 23.
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Official tally finds Alexander Local School District levy passes by one vote; votes will be recounted next month
By Nolan Simmons | May 24, 2019Because the levy passed by such a small margin, the ballots will have to be recounted.
Baseball: Rudy Rott becomes Ohio's all-time hits leader
By Anthony Poisal | May 24, 2019Rudy Rott became Ohio’s all-time leader in hits with his 287th hit Friday in the MAC Tournament.
Baseball: How Ohio has fared through two games in the MAC Tournament
By Scott Thomas | May 24, 2019Rudy Rott needs one hit to break the all-time hits record.
Men's Basketball: Teyvion Kirk transfers to Colorado State
By Matt Parker | May 24, 2019Kirk will transfer to Colorado State.
Four finalists for new director of fraternity and sorority life announced
By Ian McKenzie | May 23, 2019The candidates will have open forums starting May 28.
TV Review: Alba and Jorge tie the knot on ‘Jane The Virgin’
By Riley Runnells | May 23, 2019The episode is complete with a musical number about Alba’s sex life.
Mohammed Nasser Rashid Hamed Al-Mashrafi to serve mandatory nine years
By Ellen Wagner | May 22, 2019Al-Mashrafi was arrested in December 2018 for rape and abduction charges. He will serve a mandatory four-year term in the state penal system along with a mandatory five-year term of post-release control.
Son of former OU trustee pleaded guilty to killing his father
By Ian McKenzie | May 22, 2019It took investigators almost 18 months to piece together the information.
Baseball: Rudy Rott wins second straight MAC Player of the Year
By Scott Thomas | May 22, 2019Rott is just two hits shy of tying the Ohio career hits record.
Men's Basketball: Coach Jeff Boals' salary, contract information
By Anthony Poisal | May 22, 2019Boals will receive $581,000 per year at Ohio.
Album Review: Tyler, The Creator is at his absolute best with ‘IGOR’
By Riley Runnells | May 21, 2019‘IGOR’ is quite possibly the best album of the summer.
City Council: Discussion on entering into new grant agreement; city code changed about outdoor fires
By Ian McKenzie | May 21, 2019The grant from the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council could mean up to $25,000 for Athens.
TV Review: Contestants are already falling in love on ‘The Bachelorette’
By Madyson Lewellyn | May 20, 2019PSA: the red flags have been raised.
Film Review: ‘The Sun Is Also a Star’ laughably fails to live up to its potential
By Riley Runnells | May 20, 2019Charles Melton is by far the film’s saving grace.
Baseball: Ohio clinches spot in MAC Tournament with series win over Western Michigan
By Anthony Poisal | May 19, 2019The Bobcats are heading to the MAC Tournament.
Ohio early voters will experience slight changes under House Bill 41
By Paige Miller | May 17, 2019A ballot application is no longer required for early voters.
Researchers have created a smartphone app that can detect ear infections; ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is set to become the highest-grossing film of all time
By Riley Runnells | May 17, 2019Your daily Athens newsletter.
Athens County has highest food insecurity rate in the state
By Abby Miller | May 17, 2019About 19.3 percent of all Athens County residents face food insecurity.
New Honors Tutorial College dean announced
By Abby Miller | May 16, 2019The new dean will begin July 15.
