AHS teacher sentenced to five years in prison after sexual relationship with student
By Samuel Howard | Feb. 6, 2015Thomas taught social studies and coached soccer at Athens High.
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Former city attorney, sheriff's lieutenant testify on missing wire in Kelly case
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 6, 2015A former attorney at the Athens County Prosecutor's office said Friday morning at the Athens County Common Pleas Court that someone would have to be “deaf, dumb and blind" to not know there was tension between suspended Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly and Athens Country Prosecutor Keller Blackburn.
Sen. Gentile “skeptical” of budget’s effects on SE Ohio
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 5, 2015Some say Governor Kasich’s budget plan will make Ohio more competitive and allow job growth for small businesses in Southeast Ohio. Others remain unconvinced.
Prosecution wraps up on day nine of Pat Kelly trial
By Chelsea Sick | Feb. 5, 2015Prosecution wraps up during the ninth day of Pat Kelly’s criminal trial.
Officials are Uptown food junkies, just like students
By Julia Fair | Feb. 5, 2015Every city, county official has his or her favorite.
Kelly misused county funds, forensic investigator said
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 5, 2015Michael Kaizar, a forensic accountant for the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation said Thursday that suspended Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly’s actions weren’t just a case of “bad bookkeeping.”
20 candidates register to run for city positions
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 4, 2015Wednesday was the last day for potential candidates to file petitions to be on the ballot. The list includes three students, two bike shop owners and the regional vice president of a yearbook production company.
Sheriff’s trial continues with testimony from lead investigator
By Julia Fair | Feb. 4, 2015The lead investigator in the state’s case against suspended Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly took the stand Wednesday, when he testified for nearly four hours about Kelly’s alleged negligence to produce a series of important documents over the last two years.
Animals and traffic accidents most common causes for power outages, says AEP
By Chelsea Sick | Feb. 4, 2015After 900 were without power Monday night after an electrical fire on Richland Avenue, AEP discusses the most common causes of power outages in Ohio and how they are working to prevent them.
Sheriff's trial continues with testimony from BCI investigator
By Emma Ockerman | Feb. 4, 2015Updates from the Pat Kelly trial Wednesday Feb. 4.
Many Athens residents still haven't applied for expanded Medicaid
Feb. 3, 2015Many in Athens may be unaware they even are able to apply.
New council president calls meeting with Student Senate a priority
Feb. 3, 2015It's been years since the two bodies have met in session.
Kelly trial continues, tales of supposed mishandling of money told
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 3, 2015Witness testimony continued in sheriff’s trial with local investigators, law enforcers.
Sheriff's trial continues with testimony from Clermont County Sheriff
By Julia Fair | Feb. 3, 2015Suspended Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly’s trial began Tuesday with Ohio Assistant Attorney General James C. Roberts presenting video footage that revealed missing sheriff’s office files being unearthed at a local garbage dump in Hocking.
Power restored near Richland Avenue after late-night fire
Feb. 2, 2015Two power lines had fallen Monday night, authorities had said.
Essence of Athens program going to find its way uptown
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 2, 2015Athens City Council wants to purchase vinyl wraps to cover uptown traffic switchboards.
Police departments in Athens still trying to recruit officers of diverse backgrounds
By Joshua Lim | Feb. 2, 2015Diversity in police departments in Athens still fall below average, does not reflect community they serve.
Police respond to reports of intoxicated females and an altercation at Hoover House
By Joshua Lim | Feb. 2, 2015Have you ever been so mad that you struck your roommate with a shirt?
Commissioners testify to sheriff’s illegal disposal of county records
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 2, 2015Athens County Commissioners took the stand Monday afternoon to testify against Pat Kelly
Commissioners to discuss controversial spray use in Wayne National Forest
By Matt Cudahy | Feb. 2, 2015The Athens County Commissioners will meet Tuesday to discuss possible policy changes for the Athens County EMS.
