Child porn case proceeds to next level court
By Julia Fair | Mar. 8, 2015Ohio University employee Jeffrey Shira faces multiple second-degree felony charges related to child pornography at the Athens Court of Common Pleas.
LOCAL
Council to vote on garage repairs and parking fee raises
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 8, 2015At its weekly meeting, Athens City Council will vote to authorize construction on the East Washington Street parking garage, a project expected to be financed by a meter fees hike.
OU student sues university for suspending him for his text messages
By Emma Ockerman | Mar. 6, 2015An Ohio University student is suing the university, Ryan Lombardi, OU Vice President for Student Affairs, and Dianne Bouvier, interim executive director of the Office of Institutional Equity in federal court on the grounds that he was wrongfully suspended following a stream of texts allegedly harassing a female student.
Former OU prof's attorneys hope to strike university's late response to lawsuit
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 5, 2015Though lawyers representing Ohio University in a lawsuit filed by a former faculty member were a day late filing a response, they said it shouldn’t affect the case's outcome.
Athens Police Department warns of Ohio Avenue rental scam
By Emma Ockerman | Mar. 4, 2015The Athens Police Department has received multiple reports stemming back to a home on Ohio Avenue that has been falsely advertised as being available for rent by individual(s) that are suspected to be from out of the country.
Possible bar in Kroger stirs controversy with Athens residents and officials
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 4, 2015After Kroger officials mentioned the possibility of a bar in their store in January, Athens residents and officials have voice their concerns.
Despite students' Spring Break absence, Council asks that sidewalks be cleared
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 2, 2015While students are away for summer break, Athens City Council reminded landlords that it is their responsibility to clean sidewalks.
Athens law enforcement seizes more than 200 doses of LSD
By Emma Ockerman | Mar. 2, 2015The Athens County Major Crimes Unit served a search warrant Friday, Feb. 27 at a North Lancaster Street apartment and seized suspected LSD evidence in both liquid and "blotter paper" form, according to a news release.
OU employee dies in highway car crash
By Lucas Daprile | Feb. 27, 2015Shane Gilkey, Ohio University's assistant vice president for Research, was killed in a car accident Friday morning.
Athens Fire responds to apparent trash fire outside Lindley
By Lucas Daprile | Feb. 27, 2015Athens Fire Department responded to an apparent dumpster fire outside Lindley Hall on Friday morning.
Athens County to file civil suit against Pat Kelly
By Matt Cudahy | Feb. 26, 2015County commissioners decide to take action against former sheriff Pat Kelly to receive compensation for money spent during Kelly’s suspension.
OUPD officer allegedly assaulted in the course of arrest
By Emma Ockerman | Feb. 26, 2015An Ohio University Police officer sustained injuries to his face and received a bloody nose.
Prosecutor’s office appropriates more than $1,000 to community programs
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 26, 2015The prosecutor’s office gives ten percent of their Law Enforcement Trust Fund to community programs each year
Homeless search for winter housing
By Julia Fair | Feb. 26, 2015Homeless individuals in Athens County look for various places to stay in the cold winter months. Some find beds at homeless shelters, but some find a place to stay at Southeastern Regional Jail for the night.
Though local agencies have been denied grant funding, beneficial programs continue
By Emma Ockerman | Feb. 25, 2015The Athens County Sheriff’s Office, Athens Police Department and My Sister’s Place have recently been denied grant funding for programs benefiting survivors of sexual assault and domestic abuse, but are still pushing forward
GSS members to fill in for vacant city council liaison position
Feb. 25, 2015GSS members to fill in for vacant city council liaison position
Prostate and Cervical cancer rates in Athens County are among highest in region
By Luke Furman | Feb. 25, 2015A high smoking rate and lack of vaccination are possible explanation for Athens County’s high prostate and cervical cancer incidence rates.
Flower shop struggling to attract business in new location
By Jeremy Hill | Feb. 25, 2015Jack Neal Floral reopened in late December after its former building was destroyed in the West Union Street Fire. But the city’s unwillingness to approve its sign is hurting business.
Athens County vacant planner position to be filled soon
By Matt Cudahy | Feb. 25, 2015Athens County Commissioners will meet Thursday morning for their weekly meeting to discuss possible renovations to the EMS station, filling county planner position and hiring a new position at the 911 offices.
Athens is named one of 'coolest' towns in the nation
By Samuel Howard | Feb. 25, 2015An independent travel website is reaffirming what many locally have argued for years: Athens is one of the coolest towns in the United States.
