Athens man sentenced to prison for manufacturing meth
By Kelly Fisher | Feb. 24, 2014An Athens man changed his plea to guilty of illegally manufacturing methamphetamine Tuesday, landing him in prison for years.
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Athens City Council met to discuss the possibility of a new microbrewery as well as recent pollution
By Emma Ockerman | Feb. 24, 2014Athens County could soon be home to a microbrewery by the city’s bike path that’s “similar to Jackie O’s” but just outside of the city limits, Athens officials said.
A local house fire is being investigated by the state, and as a result, there are suspicions of arson
By Allan Smith | Feb. 24, 2014The cause of an early Sunday morning fire at 68 Stewart St. remains undetermined and the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office is still working with local authorities, officials said.
'Pumpkin' becomes a Bobcat
By Olivia Bower | Feb. 24, 2014His fur is orange, he wears a blue collar with a bell attached and he will steal pens if you set them down near him.
Winter weather advisory in effect for Athens
By Joshua Jamerson | Feb. 24, 2014Athens County is under a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect until at least 11 a.m. Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service and the Athens County Emergency Management Agency.
Columbus area man dies after fall behind local bar
By Lucas Daprile | Feb. 23, 2014A man from the Columbus area died early Sunday morning after he fell down a flight of steps and hit his head behind a Court Street bar.
Bone marrow drive to return to Baker
By Anjelica Oswald | Feb. 23, 2014Kevin Feinberg had his cheek swabbed during his freshman year, and by his sophomore year, he had saved a life.
Council Pres. Sands expected to return from two week hiatus
By Emma Ockerman | Feb. 23, 2014Athens City Council will convene tonight at Athens City Hall, 8 E. Washington St., for its biweekly committee meeting, of which Council President Jim Sands is expected to return after a two week hiatus.
GOP raised 22 times as much as Dems in last 6 months
By Lucas Daprile | Feb. 23, 2014Ohio, where some Republicans who control the legislature are out-fundraising Democrats by about $3.7 million, might be true-to-form with the age-old saying “you vote with your dollar.”
Gahanna man pronounced dead
By Lucas Daprile | Feb. 22, 2014A manwho fell and hit his head behind a Court Street bar was pronounced dead at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital early this morning. Ohio University officials said he was not an OU student.
Nearly-naked students run mile for charity
By Dina Berliner | Feb. 22, 2014Ohio University students took advantage of the warm weather Saturday by stripping down to their skivvies for the fifth annual Bare on the Bricks.
OU Inn to celebrate 50th anniversary
By Dina Berliner | Feb. 22, 2014Homecoming 2014 won’t be the only celebration in the fall.
Fire at 68 Stewart St. causes $225,000 in damages, displaces students
By Allan Smith | Feb. 22, 2014A house fire early Sunday morning, contained mostly to the first floor of a multi-story rental complex on Stewart Street, left the property partly charred and Ohio University officials financially assisting students.
Educators highlight needed changes in education
By Suhyeon Park | Feb. 22, 2014After President Barack Obama emphasized improving public education in his State of the Union address, local education officials are discussing which changes they would like to see.
Athens City Council almost finished with meeting chamber renovations
By Emma Ockerman | Feb. 22, 2014The Athens City Council chambers have been home to its fair share of eyesores.
Panel to determine Sheriff suspension
By Lucas Daprile | Feb. 20, 2014Ohio Supreme Court Justice Maureen O’Connor has appointed three retired justices to serve on a panel that will determine whether Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly should be suspended from office.
OU Press celebrates 50th anniversary
Feb. 20, 2014From a hit book about The Ridges to series of books about Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia, the Ohio University Press has spent the last 50 years publishing books to satisfy any kind of reader.
Highway Patrol, Sheriff have better relationship than in other counties
Feb. 20, 2014Gov. John Kasich has referred to the feud between branches of the Ohio State Highway Patrol and County Sheriff’s Offices as the “Hatfield and McCoys,” according to an article in the Columbus Dispatch.
Booze and barbecue
By Kelly Doran | Feb. 20, 2014Sean Kiser has always been in the restaurant business.
Cloud 9 spa event to bring 'R&R' for stressed-out OU students
Feb. 20, 2014Complimentary manicures and pedicures will be offered in the middle of Baker University Center Friday evening.
