Drug-related arrests increase throughout county
By Sam Howard | Feb. 5, 2013Since taking office in 2009, Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly has been in the business of “taking down drug dealers.”
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Cutback: U.S. Postal Service eliminates mail delivery on Saturdays
By Marika Lee | Feb. 5, 2013In response to years of decline in usage, snail mail will become even slower this August.
County Sheriff asks for more aid
By Lucas Daprile | Feb. 5, 2013Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly requested more funds from Athens County commissioners Tuesday, saying that his office felt overwhelmed.
Coolville man pleads guilty of robbery, assault
By Marika Lee | Feb. 4, 2013The third of four men charged with attacking and robbing an elderly woman last year changed his plea to guilty Monday and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Program teaches, enforces healthy life
By Andrea Frazier | Feb. 3, 2013Suzanne Theodoras lost 40 pounds while her husband Basil shed about 20, and none of it would’ve been possible without the completion of a health education program that has reached Athens.
New commissioners adjust to roles
By Lucas Daprile | Feb. 3, 2013It was election night, and after what some might call the longest job interview one will ever have — Chris Chmiel and Charlie Adkins prepared to take on the roles of Athens County Commissioners.
Uptown businesses prepare for Super Bowl Sunday crowd
By Sam Howard | Jan. 31, 2013While Athens residents enjoy the big game this Sunday, Uptown bartenders and managers will enjoy their big day of business.
Athens' popular food buggies help promote local business
By XANDER ZELLNER | Jan. 31, 2013Without the worry of making the monthly rent or being anchored in a poor location, Ali Baba’s Kitchen and the Burrito Buggy have had the luxury of moving their restaurant to wherever is most convenient.
Fracking, drilling in Athens face prohibition
By Laura Scheer | Jan. 31, 2013Oil and gas companies might have to pay to “frack” and drilling activities could be banned completely within city limits come November.
Uptown businesses benefit from OU closure, class cancellations
By Cassie Kelly, Sam Howard | Jan. 30, 2013Although Ohio University students went to town with hashtags like #FugitiveFest and #GundayFunday, Wednesday was not a party for local law enforcement officials.
City to revamp 'rough' roads
By Sam Howard | Jan. 29, 2013Athens is on the road toward becoming a more bike-friendly city.
OU grad seeks to spice up Athens
By Marika Lee | Jan. 28, 2013After graduating with a master’s degree in financial economics from Ohio University, Samer Daou wanted to invest in the town he loved.
Donkey series buys local food for needy
By Kaitlynn Grady | Jan. 28, 2013Last weekend marked the end of a month-long fundraiser organized by Donkey Coffee and Espresso and Rural Action to help provide fresh, local food to those in need.
Athens Co. jobs face relocation
By Ryan Clark | Jan. 28, 2013COLUMBUS — Ohio Sen. Lou Gentile, D-Steubenville, is adding his voice to calls for Gov. John Kasich and his administration to consider alternatives to closing 13 Ohio Department of Job and Family Services regional offices.
Council hears updates on housing agreement, transit accessibility
By Ben Mathes | Jan. 28, 2013Athens City Council acknowledged the rights of transgender individuals amongst others during Monday night’s meeting.
Estate tax abolished in Ohio
By Allan Smith | Jan. 27, 2013The only certainties in life are death and taxes. On Jan. 1 of this year, Ohio eliminated the certainty of death taxes.
State program seminars prep for school shootings
By Marika Lee | Jan. 27, 2013Though the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting brought school security to the forefront of public interest, the topic has been on Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s mind for much longer.
Local app contest names winner over weekend
By Hannah Yang | Jan. 27, 2013Over the weekend, six teams competed in the second annual Startup Weekend in Athens, where a duo was declared winners of a $1,000 prize.
OU presence fosters local employment rates in 2012
By XANDER ZELLNER | Jan. 27, 2013The unemployment rate of Athens tends to be significantly lower than in surrounding counties solely because of the presence of a large, public university.
Alcohol sales may indicate improving economy
By Ben Mathes | Jan. 27, 2013Rising liquor sales in Ohio may be a sign of a growing state economy. The Ohio Department of Liquor control recorded $825 million dollars in sales in 2012, marking a 7 percent increase from last year.
